Office of Research & Economic Development

Did you know a good egg can remain a good egg for twice as long if coated with water-soluble chitosan, a natural substance derived from the shells of Louisiana shrimp, crab, and crawfish? Also, learn how LSU researchers are transforming dementia care in rural Louisiana and studying shipwrecks to learn about underwater landslides.

Our researchers are on the hunt for the evolutionary reason humans can’t regrow limbs, a new method for producing clean hydrogen, and the larger-than-life Smokey Bear.

LSU rises in national rankings and renown through innovation, team work and discovery in agriculture, health, coastal research, cybersecurity and defense and energy—and by bringing rural America a little bit closer.

Walking into uncharted territory takes preparation, commitment, and guts. In this issue, meet five LSU students who are first on the field in research and service to Louisiana. From agriculture to energy to health, the statewide university develops leaders in every field.

Being competitive and working as a team is not only paramount in athletics. It is just as important in research. In this issue, learn how LSU teams are improving lives for people in every parish in Louisiana and everywhere, from better food and better health to being more secure in our homes, in energy and in cyber.

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.