Louisiana Academy of Sciences

Today was the 90th Annual Louisiana Academy of Sciences meeting in Alexandria, LA.  I took several students down there for the meeting; some to see what a conference is like and some to present on their research.  They did a great job representing Tech and the Newman lab!  Erik receiving 1st place for a graduate oral presentation in biomedical sciences and Katie received 1st place for an undergraduate poster presentation in biomedical sciences.  Great job to everyone who participated today!!!

Katie (above) and Demi (below) present their posters at LAS

Erik presenting his work in an oral presentation at LAS

Ngozi presenting her research in an oral presentation at LAS

Newman Lab at LAS




Winners!  Abitha (Dr. Caldorera-Moore's lab), Erik, and Katie were first in each of their respective categories



University of Louisiana Academic Summit

Following ANS Day on Thursday Demi and Katie drove down to Nicholl's State University to represent Louisiana Tech at the annual Academic Summit.  They were selected from the University Research Symposium to present posters at this multidisciplinary conference showcasing the best of the University of Louisiana system schools.  We were proud to have them there representing us!!  I was not able to attend, but a colleague made sure to take pictures.

Demi presenting her poster (above and below)

 

 

Katie presenting her poster (above and below)

ANS Day

Yesterday was the College of Applied and Natural Science's annual research and recognition event.  Three of the lab members gave oral presentations and one did a poster presentation.  After the talks and posters there was a lunch and an awards ceremony.  The ceremony recognized featured students, including our own Erik Beadle and Katie Whitehead, and honored faculty where I was awarded the colleges Research Award.  It was great to see the students recognized and be able to share their research and an honor for me to receive that award.

Katie presenting her research in the oral presentations at ANS Day

Erik getting ready to present his research in the oral presentations at ANS Day

Demi presenting her work in the oral presentations at ANS Day

Ngozi explaining her research in the poster session at ANS Day

Katie receiving her Featured Student Award from Dean Gary Kennedy

Erik receiving his Featured Student Award from Dean Gary Kennedy

Dr. Newman's Research Award from the College of Applied and Natural Sciences

Research Symposium Awards

Today was a proud day for the Newman Lab at the Research Symposium Awards Ceremony.  All winners and academic summit representatives were honored today at a reception with the University President.  Our lab was the only lab to receive more than 1 award, receiving a total of 4 recognitions.  When asked how we did that, I had to say what was true - the students work really hard.  I am so proud of them and sad to see a few graduate but so happy with what they will be doing next.  Congratulations Erik, Ngozi, Demi, and Katie!!

Demi receiving recognition for her poster.  She will be representing the University at the University of Louisiana Academic Summit meeting this weekend.

Katie receiving her plaque for 2nd place in the undergraduate poster presentations.  She will also be representing Louisiana Tech at this weekend's Academic Summit

Ngozi receiving her plaque for 3rd place in the graduate oral presentations.

Erik receiving his plaque for 1st place in the graduate oral presentations.



All of the students with University President, Dr. Guice

Art & Science Exhibit and Auction

I have been involved in an awesome collaboration with Dr. Mary Caldorera-Moore in Biomedical Engineering and Mr. Nick Bustamante in Studio Art this past year and on Thursday it culminates in an exhibit and auction showcasing the work of 14 art students who created medical illustrations for next year's New Frontier's in Biomedical Research Seminar Series.  I started the series 4 years ago and it has become incredibly popular and successful.  The addition of this collaboration has been an amazing experience and with the success of the program so far, we think this is certainly something that will continue and grow over time.  Many thanks to everyone who has been involved!  Looking forward to Thursday! 

For more information on the collaboration and event visit: http://news.latech.edu/2016/04/04/fine-arts-biosciences-faculty-join-forces-to-highlight-student-creativity/