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About the Graduate Student Council

The Graduate Student Council (GSC) is the official representative body for graduate students within Louisiana Tech’s College of Engineering and Science (COES). We work directly with the graduate studies office to host events that benefit the student body, and we serve as the primary advocates for student concerns, ensuring your voices are heard by the administration.

Our main focus is planning and hosting events for academic and professional development, such as the annual Graduate Research Symposium and the 3-Minute Thesis competition. All graduate students in the COES are automatically members of the GSC and are encouraged to participate, vote in meetings, and run for officer positions.”

Our Mission

To faithfully and effectively serve as representatives of the student body to the administration; to help propel and develop professional skills as well as academic progress. To lift everyone up and ensure everyone is heard and has a chance to succeed regardless of their background.

Academic & Professional Growth

We host workshops, seminars, and competitions like the Graduate Research Symposium to support scholarly activities

Student Representation

We act as a liaison between students and the COES administration, advocating for student needs and concerns.
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Community Building

We organize cultural and recreational events to foster a strong and supportive graduate student community.
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Advisor and Officials

Daniela Mainardi

 
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Associate Dean for Graduate Studies, COES, Louisiana Tech University

Dr. Daniela Mainardi is the Associate Dean for Graduate Studies and a Professor of Chemical Engineering at Louisiana Tech University, where she also oversees the Graduate Student Council (GSC).

Her research focuses on molecular modeling and computational chemistry. As Associate Dean, she is dedicated to overseeing all graduate programs in the College of Engineering and Science, focusing on student recruitment, academic success, and professional development.

Office: BMEB 111
Phone: 318.257.5126

Dr. Sai Deepthi Chappidi

Lecturer, Chemistry
Faculty Advisor, COES GSC

327, IESB,
418 Dan Reneau Dr,Ruston, LA-71270.
Phone # 318-257-2393
Email: [email protected]

Alexis Wyles

Graduate Recruitment and Retention Coordinator
Department: Associate Dean for Graduate Studies
Office: BOGH 222
Phone # 318-257-4302
Email: [email protected]

Diana Bryan

Administrative Coordinator 3

Graduate Studies Office
Bogard Hall #222
Phone # 318-257-2762

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