Louisiana State University sedimentary geologist Dr. Samuel Bentley has secured a $3.8 million grant to co-lead a 15-member consortium known as The Mississippi River Delta Transition Initiative. Dubbed MissDelta, the $22 million project will actively study underwater mudslides threatening energy infrastructure. Its primary objectives include predicting the future of the Mississippi Delta, addressing socio-economic concerns, fostering workforce diversity, and tackling environmental challenges in the region for the next century.

LSU mathematics senior Lillian Powell and her advisor Dr. James Madden are tackling the post-game traffic congestion after LSU football games using math.

LSU College of Science welcomes new members to our science community this fall.

The LSU College of Science is among the select group of 14 universities that received the prestigious Beckman Scholars Award in 2023. The program provides a unique opportunity for exceptionally talented undergraduate students to engage in cutting-edge research projects under the guidance of renowned faculty mentors for two summers and one academic year.