Texting while driving increases the risk of a vehicle crash by 23 times. In this always-connected world, the temptation to check a notification or send a quick text while driving constitutes an ever-present danger. At LSU, forensic psychology major Hannah Hauck is working to find solutions to this problem through research that blends psychology, engineering, and cutting-edge technology.Read more about this collaborative work: lsu.edu/blog/2024/12/11hauck-distracted-driving.php

LSU and Tulane are leading the Mississippi River Delta Transition Initiative to chart a new course for the future of the region where the Mississippi River meets the Gulf of Mexico, an area both crucial to commerce and among the most vulnerable in the world.Read more ➡️ https://www.lsu.edu/blog/2024/12/18-missdelta-trip-video.php

LSU starts off the holiday season with celebration and the lighting of the magnolia tree outside the student union!

Infancy is the most vulnerable time of life. Globally, 2.3 million children died in 2023 in the first 20 days of life, with approximately 6500 newborn deaths every day, according to the World Health Organization. Sibei Xia, an assistant professor in LSU’s Department of Textiles, Apparel Design, and Merchandising, is leading pioneering research aimed at alleviating the stress of new parents. Collaborating with LSU human ecology professor Chuanlan Liu and Ph.D. student Yanbo “Bonnie” Zhang, the team is developing wearable technology that could redefine infant care.Learn more: lsu.edu/blog/2024/12/2-smart-yarn-tech.php

A team from the LSU AgCenter is transforming rice farming to be more sustainable and efficient. Through innovative techniques, they’re helping farmers produce more rice with fewer resources, protecting both the land and Louisiana’s vital agricultural industry.Read more about this groundbreaking research and see how LSU is paving the way for a more resilient future in rice production: https://www.lsu.edu/winning-teams/2024-25/rice-research.php.