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SUMMARY:2026 Graduate Research Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The College of Engineering and Science invites you to the 2026 Graduate Research Symposium. This annual event highlights the diverse and innovative research conducted by our graduate community\, ranging from Post-Quantum Cryptography and Machine Learning to Counseling Psychology and the Fine Arts. \n🕒 Event Schedule\nThe symposium features a full day of presentations and interactive sessions: \n\n10:00 AM – 11:00 AM: Morning Poster Session 1.\n11:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Lunch Break.\n12:00 PM – 1:30 PM: Oral Sessions 1A & 1B.\n12:30 PM – 1:30 PM: Oral Session 1C.\n1:30 PM – 2:00 PM: Coffee Break.\n2:00 PM – 3:30 PM: Oral Sessions 2A\, 2B\, and 2C.\n3:30 PM – 3:45 PM: Coffee Break.\n3:45 PM – 4:45 PM: Afternoon Poster Session 2.\n5:30 PM: Winners Announcement by Dr. Daniela Mainardi.\n\n\n📍 Location & Venue\nAll activities will take place at the Louisiana Tech Prescott Memorial Library. \n\nRoom A (1st Floor Electronic Classroom): Oral Sessions 1A & 2A.\nRoom B (3rd Floor Conference Room): Oral Sessions 1B & 2B.\nRoom C (3rd Floor Reading Room): Oral Session 1C & 2C.\nLibrary Main Floor: Poster Sessions P1 & P2.\n\n\n\nCome engage with our researchers as they present their findings. This is a fantastic opportunity to see the impactful work being done across our various concentrations\, including Cyberspace Engineering\, Molecular Sciences\, and Computational Analysis. \nSee The PDF: Agenda- Graduate Symposium 2026 FINAL
URL:https://coesgsc.org/event/2026-graduate-research-symposium/
LOCATION:Prescott Memorial Library
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SUMMARY:From Idea to Publication
DESCRIPTION:Turn your research ideas into a publishable paper! \nEvent Description: Louisiana Tech University’s Graduate Student Council (COES GSC) invites you to attend From Idea to Publication\, an interactive workshop designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of academic research and publishing. This session will guide participants through the early stages of research\, from identifying appropriate research topics to understanding how and where to publish scholarly work. \nThis workshop is an excellent opportunity for students who are new to research or looking to strengthen their understanding of the research paper process\, academic writing\, and publication pathways. \nAudience Participation: Open to all graduate students\, especially incoming and early-stage Master’s and Ph.D. students. Attendees are encouraged to participate\, ask questions\, and engage in discussion throughout the workshop. \nEvent Details:Date: Friday\, February 13\, 2026Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PMLocation: IESB 112 (Integrated Engineering and Science Building) \nFree & Open to All \nAbout the Workshop: From Idea to Publication covers key topics including different types of research papers\, how to select a research topic\, strategies for writing and publishing\, and effective use of Louisiana Tech library resources. The workshop will be led by Lindsay Zack\, Engineering and Science Librarian at Prescott Memorial Library\, who brings expertise in research support and academic resources. \nOrganized By: COES Graduate Student Council \nFollow Us for Updates: \nWebsite: http://www.coesgsc.org/ \nInstagram: @latechcoesgsc \nFacebook: latechcoesgsc
URL:https://coesgsc.org/event/2026-from-idea-to-publication/
LOCATION:Biomedical Engineering\, Biomedical Engineering Building\, Room 112\, Ruston\, 71270\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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SUMMARY:2025 Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition
DESCRIPTION:Watch our graduate students present their research in just 3 minutes! \nEvent Description: Louisiana Tech University’s Graduate Student Council (COES GSC) invites you to attend the 2025 3MT Competition. Join us for an inspiring afternoon where graduate students take on the challenge of presenting their complex research in strictly three minutes\, using language appropriate for a non-specialist audience. \nThis is a fantastic opportunity to learn about the cutting-edge research happening right here at Louisiana Tech. \nAudience Participation: The audience is welcome and encouraged to attend! Join us to support your peers and cast your vote for the People’s Choice Award. \n Event Details: \nDate: Monday\, December 8\, 2025\nTime: 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM\nLocation: IESB 318 (Integrated Engineering and Science Building) \nFree & Open to All \nAbout 3MT: Not familiar with 3MT? The Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) is an academic research communication competition developed by The University of Queensland (UQ)\, Australia. It celebrates the exciting research conducted by Ph.D. and Master’s students. \nOrganized By: COES Graduate Student Council \nFollow Us for Updates: \nWebsite: www.coesgsc.org\nInstagram: @latechcoesgsc\nFacebook: latechcoesgso
URL:https://coesgsc.org/event/2025-3mt-competition/
LOCATION:IESB\, Ruston\, LA\, 71270\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:3 Minute Thesis Workshop with Ron Cathey
DESCRIPTION:Turn your research into a story worth hearing! The Graduate Student Council invites all graduate students planning to compete in Louisiana Tech’s annual 3-Minute Thesis (3MT) competition to an essential workshop designed to help you craft a 1st place presentation. \nThis engaging workshop\, led by seasoned 3MT coach Ron Cathey\, will equip you with the skills and strategies needed to excel. \nWorkshop Highlights Include: \n\nInsights directly from an experienced 3MT coach.\nCrucial rules for effective visuals\, precise timing\, and impactful stage presence that will keep you competitive.\nStrategies for clearly and confidently explaining your complex research to a non-academic audience.\n\nWho Should Attend: Attendance is mandatory for all graduate students planning to compete in the 3MT competition\, which is scheduled for early December. \nImportant Notes: \n\nThe content of each session (Session 1 and Session 2) is identical. Please choose the session that best fits your schedule.\nRefreshments will be served at both sessions.\n\nHost/Organizer: Graduate Student Council (GSC) \nDate & Time: \n\nSession 1: Wednesday\, November 5\, 2025 | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM\nSession 2: Thursday\, November 6\, 2025 | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM\n\nLocation: \n\nSession 1: IESB 205\, Louisiana Tech University\nSession 2: IESB 228\, Louisiana Tech University
URL:https://coesgsc.org/event/3-minute-thesis-workshop-with-ron-cathey/
LOCATION:IESB\, Ruston\, LA\, 71270\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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SUMMARY:Event Spotlight: COES GSC Presents "Industrial AI for Manufacturing\, Agriculture\, and Healthcare
DESCRIPTION:The COES Graduate Student Council is thrilled to host an exciting and insightful seminar on one of technology’s most dynamic frontiers! Join us for “Industrial AI for Manufacturing\, Agriculture\, and Healthcare\,” featuring Louisiana Tech’s own Dr. Abdur Rahman. \nThis is a fantastic opportunity for graduate students to explore how robust\, explainable\, and adaptive AI solutions are actively reshaping key industries and to connect with a leading expert in the field. \nMeet the Speaker\nWe are honored to feature Dr. Abdur Rahman\, Ph.D.\, an Assistant Professor of Industrial Engineering at Louisiana Tech University. Dr. Rahman also serves as the Director of the Intelligent Systems and Optimization (ISO) Lab. \nHis research focuses on a critical need: creating AI solutions for industrial applications that are not only powerful but also robust\, explainable\, and adaptive. He has led impactful projects funded by major organizations\, including the USDA\, DHS\, NIH\, and Cotton Incorporated\, and his work has been published in top journals such as Expert Systems With Applications and Computers in Biology and Medicine. \nAbout the Seminar\nDr. Rahman will discuss the cutting-edge applications of industrial AI across three vital sectors: manufacturing\, agriculture\, and healthcare. \nThe seminar will conclude with a forward-looking discussion on the future directions for: \n\nHuman-AI collaborative systems\nResilient and explainable industrial intelligence\nUnified learning approaches across these diverse environments\n\nRefreshments will be served! \nWe look forward to seeing you there for an afternoon of learning and discovery. \nHere’s a draft for the event blog post\, formatted for the COES Graduate Student Council (GSC) website. \nEvent Details\nDon’t miss out on this engaging presentation and the chance to network with fellow students and faculty. \n\nDate: Wednesday\, October 29th\nTime: 4:00 PM\nLocation: IFM 101
URL:https://coesgsc.org/event/event-spotlight-coes-gsc-presents-industrial-ai-for-manufacturing-agriculture-and-healthcare/
LOCATION:IFM Auditorium\, The Institute for Micromanufacturing (IFM)\, LaTech\, Ruston\, LA\, 71272\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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SUMMARY:GSC Hosts LSU’s Dr. Kunlun Ding for Research Seminar on Catalysis
DESCRIPTION:The College of Engineering and Science (COES) Graduate Student Council (GSC) is thrilled to invite all students and faculty to an engaging research seminar this Friday\, October 24th. \nWe are honored to host Dr. Kunlun Ding\, the Chevron Endowed Professor from the Department of Chemical Engineering at Louisiana State University (LSU). \nDr. Ding will present his talk titled\, “Interfacial Confinement Effects in Heterogeneous Catalysis.” \n  \nAbout the Talk\nSupported metal catalysts are essential in many industrial processes\, from petrochemicals to biomass conversion. In his seminar\, Dr. Ding will explore how the performance of these catalysts is determined by their electronic and geometric properties. He will discuss a general synthesis approach for creating metal/zeolite interfaces and share recent discoveries in the field\, including an unintended confinement effect in Pd-catalyzed reactions that could have broad implications. \nAbout the Speaker\nDr. Kunlun Ding is an associate professor at LSU. He received his Ph.D. from the Institute of Chemistry\, Chinese Academy of Sciences\, and conducted postdoctoral studies at UC Santa Barbara and Northwestern University before joining LSU in 2016. His research focuses on developing site-specific techniques to understand and rationalize the active sites of heterogeneous catalysts for a wide range of renewable energy applications\, including CO2 conversion\, H2 production\, and plastic recycling. \nThis is a fantastic opportunity to connect with and learn from a leading expert in a critical field. We encourage everyone to attend! \nSee you there\, The COES Graduate Student Council
URL:https://coesgsc.org/event/gsc-hosts-lsus-dr-kunlun-ding-for-research-seminar-on-catalysis/
LOCATION:IFM Auditorium\, The Institute for Micromanufacturing (IFM)\, LaTech\, Ruston\, LA\, 71272\, United States
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SUMMARY:Upcoming Seminar: Process-Oriented Adaptive Multi-Scale Engine for Catalysis and Reaction Engineering (PAME-CARE)
DESCRIPTION:The COES Graduate Student Council invites all graduate students\, faculty\, and interested members of the university community to an insightful seminar. \nWe are honored to feature guest speaker Dr. Yang Xiao\, who will present on the topic of “Process-Oriented Adaptive Multi-Scale Engine for Catalysis and Reaction Engineering (PAME-CARE).” \nThis is a fantastic opportunity to learn about cutting-edge research in the field. \n📅 Date: October 15th 🕓 Time: 4:00 PM 📍 Location: IESB\, Room 228
URL:https://coesgsc.org/event/upcoming-seminar-process-oriented-adaptive-multi-scale-engine-for-catalysis-and-reaction-engineering-pame-care/
LOCATION:IESB\, Ruston\, LA\, 71270\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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SUMMARY:GSC's "Greet and Meet" with Dr. Daniela Mainardi
DESCRIPTION:On Friday\, September 5\, 2025\, the Graduate Student Council (GSC)\, in collaboration with the College of Engineering and Science (COES)\, was proud to host a “Greet and Meet” event for the graduate student community. This special event provided a valuable opportunity for graduate students to connect directly with the Graduate Studies Office and the leadership of the GSC. We were honored to be joined by our distinguished guest\, Dr. Daniela Mainardi\, Associate Dean of Graduate Studies and Professor. \n \nStudents gathered in Room 108 of the IESB for an engaging session of networking and discussion. The event served as a perfect platform for students to ask questions\, learn more about the resources available to them\, and build connections with fellow students and university faculty. The GSC extends a sincere thank you to Dr. Mainardi for her invaluable time and to all the students who attended and contributed to the event’s success. We look forward to seeing you at our future events!  
URL:https://coesgsc.org/event/gscs-greet-and-meet-with-dr-daniela-mainardi/
LOCATION:IESB\, Ruston\, LA\, 71270\, United States
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