Center for Applied Physics Studies (CAPS)
The faculty in CAPS participate in international research collaborations at the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility, the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory, as well as various projects with other centers and institutes at Louisiana Tech.
Center for Biomedical Engineering and Rehabilitation Science (CyBERS)
CyBERS conducts research and provides services to address medical and rehabilitation needs. Particular research focus areas are cardiopulmonary support systems, novel materials and bionanosystems, and neural engineering.
Center for Entrepreneurship and Information Technology (CEnIT)
CEnIT connects the talents and resources of the College of Engineering and Science with the College of Administration and Business to advance research, innovation, entrepreneurial education, and technology commercialization.
Institute for Micromanufacturing (IfM)
The lfM focuses on the creation of structures, devices, or systems with feature sizes on the order of nanometers and micrometers to include design, fabrication, inspection, testing, assembly, and packaging of these very small devices.
Trenchless Technology Center (TTC)
The TTC is involved in a wide range of collaborative efforts with industry partners, other academic institutions, professional organizations and government entities. The center has numerous projects associated with the research, evaluation, modeling, and development of systems for the installation and rehabilitation of underground utilities.
Center for Applied Teaching and Learning to Yield Scientific Thinking (CATALyST)
CATALyST is a regional center for science and mathematics education pre k-16+. Its primary focus is working with rural schools and the universities and university faculty that serve them. The goals of CATALyST are (1) to improve student achievement in science and mathematics at all levels for all students by increasing teacher quality and (2) to increase the capacity of local school systems to provide effective professional development.
Science and Technology Education Center (SciTEC)
The Science and Technology Education Center (SciTEC) was established by the College of Education to serve as an umbrella for a number of educational initiatives supported by the College. Activities of the Center include six broad initiatives: NASA Educator Resource Center, The IDEA Place, Professional Development Programs for Inservice Teachers, Collections of Exemplary Mathematics and Science Materials, Exemplary Undergraduate Mathematics and Science Education, and Community Outreach Activities.
Professional Development and Research Institute on Blindness (PDRIB)
The overall goals of the Institute are to advance the blindness field by providing the blind and professionals serving the blind with innovative programs, and to conduct meaningful research that will empower blind people to live independent and productive lives.
Center for Rural Development (CRD)
The Center for Rural Development provides a linkage between rural residents in Louisiana and experts at Louisiana Tech in areas that are important to rural communities. These include: education, nutrition, technology, small business development, community design and planning, agriculture and forestry, folklife and the arts. The Center helps rural community leaders access the data, research, and technical assistance that is available at the University.
May 13th, 2008
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