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Energy, Cyber Win: Idaho National Lab Solidifies Research Partnership with LSU
March 25, 2025 BATON ROUGE — LSU and Battelle Energy Alliance, the company that manages Idaho National Laboratory (INL), have agreed to collaborate in areas of mutual interest, including cybersecurity and advanced nuclear technology, under a memorandum of understanding, or MOU. The MOU to be signed on Friday, March 28 aims to accelerate technology and talent development in Louisiana for the nation. This is the first formal partnership between a national lab and a university in Louisiana.
LSU's "AI in Action" Symposium Highlights Louisiana's Leap into the Future of Artificial Intelligence
The LSU E. J. Ourso College of Business recently hosted "AI in Action: Leading in Louisiana Industries," a symposium exploring the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) across key sectors of the Louisiana economy. Held on February 21, 2025, at the Lod Cook Hotel & Conference Center, the event brought together industry leaders, policymakers, academics, and entrepreneurs to discuss the opportunities, challenges, and ethical considerations of integrating AI into Louisiana's future.
LSU CSE Junior Accepts Internship With Blue Origin
As a middle-schooler, LSU Computer Science junior Jamar Whitfield dreamed of going to outer space. This summer, he will have the opportunity to help others do just that when he interns as a Software Applications Engineer at Blue Origin, the space technology company founded by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.
LSU College of Engineering's Division of Computer Science and Engineering Assembles All-Star Team as Advisory Board
The LSU College of Engineering's Division of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) has assembled an all-star team of industry leaders and innovators to form its new advisory board. This distinguished group brings a wealth of experience, strategic vision, and technical expertise that will undoubtedly shape the future of the division, enhancing its reputation and impact on the national stage.
LSU CSE Welcomes New Professor
LSU's Division of Computer Science and Engineering is proud to welcome their newest faculty member Reza Ghaiumy Anaraky to Patrick F. Taylor Hall. Anaraky hales from New York University, where he spent the last two years as a postdoctoral scholar and successfully acquired industry funding to support his research at the Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), intersection of information privacy, and aging.
LSU Computer Science Honors Alumnus Mohit 'Mo' Vij
The LSU Division of Computer Science and Engineering recently honored alumnus Mohit "Mo" Vij with its 2024 Hall of Distinction Eye of the Tiger Innovator Award for his "visionary leadership, groundbreaking innovation, and enduring contributions to the field of computer science and engineering." It was also noted that his achievements embody the "strength, resilience, and excellence of LSU's Tiger Spirit."
LSU Computer Science Senior Conquers School, Raising Four Kids
Though Baton Rouge native Malana Fuentes grew up with the cards stacked against her, she has come out on the other side, hoping to inspire younger generations, including her own kids, that they can do it all if they want it badly enough.