College of Engineering

WELCOME TO THE COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

We are dedicated to creating engineers who can transform ideas into reality to solve society's problems and improve the quality of life. We cultivate leaders with a strong sense of global awareness, an entrepreneurial spirit, and exceptional communication skills. LSU Engineering students are immediately successful after graduation due to experiences that yield increased opportunities in the workforce.
 
Companies hire LSU Engineering graduates because our program is designed to prepare future industry leaders in a variety of disciplines. We do this through award-winning programs, faculty, and research opportunities. The LSU College of Engineering is also closely aligned with LSU’s Scholarship First Agenda, a guiding framework that capitalizes on the university’s strengths in agriculture, biomedicine, coastal studies, defense, and energy.
 
 

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Median starting salary of last three graduating classes.

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College of Engineering News

Professor Rahul Shah

LSU CSE Professor Awarded $300,000 NSF Grant

LSU Division of Computer Science and Engineering Professor Rahul Shah was recently awarded a $300,315 National Science Foundation grant for his research involving parameterized pattern matching and compressed data structures. Shah's research will affect how text data is stored and will balance compression with fast query performance.

Silicon Bayou Awards

LSU to Host Inaugural Silicon Bayou Gala, Launch Louisiana Technology Awards

BATON ROUGE, LA - The LSU Division of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) is proud to announce the inaugural Silicon Bayou Gala set to take place on September 19, 2025, at the historic Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center. This formal evening event will bring together leaders in technology, business, and higher education to celebrate innovation, recognize outstanding achievement, and raise funds to support the future of tech in Louisiana.

National Academies

LSU Engineering Dean Leads National Academies Committee

To maintain global leadership in nanotechnology and fully realize its benefits to the economy and national security, the United States must act swiftly to renew and expand its investments, according to a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. The report, titled Quadrennial Review of the National Nanotechnology Initiative, was written by a committee chaired by LSU College of Engineering Dean and Bert S. Turner Chair Vicki Colvin.

 

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