Office of Research & Economic Development

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$285M

LSU Baton Rouge campuses grants & contracts in FY22

- of $369M for LSU statewide

15

Centers & Institutes

- to help facilitate advanced interdisciplinary research

6

NSF CAREER Awards in FY23

- National Science Foundation

Research Highlights

Learn how LSU secured the largest NSF award in history to transform the future of energy in Louisiana, received two Under Secretary visits to campus in just one week, and created real buzz in a Louisiana prison (by teaching inmates beekeeping).

Delve into remarkable advances in coastal and energy research, historic achievements in research activity and patenting, and just a little bit of mystery.

Wound healing technology made from trees and new patents: One for gummy ball baits to put the wild pig pandemic on snooze, and one for water-powered lights to make it easier to grow algae, which can be used to make biofuels and biodegradable plastics.

Working for Louisiana

LSU builds teams that win, including in energy. Learn how LSU built a statewide team to go after the largest National Science Foundation award in history—NSF Engines—and won, having recently secured an Economic Development Administration Tech Hubs designation for the state and more.

It’s cybersecurity awareness month and LSU is on the frontier of the fight against cyberattacks on schools, state and local government, our military, critical infrastructure, industry and small businesses and residents across Louisiana, all while becoming the best in educating cyber talent.

LSU is a talent development engine for Louisiana. Meet seven LSU alumni who are leaders and innovators in their fields and changing lives throughout the state.

Upcoming Research Events

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