College of Engineering

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We are dedicated to creating engineers who can transform ideas into reality to solve society's problems and improve the quality of life. We cultivate leaders with a strong sense of global awareness, an entrepreneurial spirit, and exceptional communication skills. LSU Engineering students are immediately successful after graduation due to experiences that yield increased opportunities in the workforce.
 
Companies hire LSU Engineering graduates because our program is designed to prepare future industry leaders in a variety of disciplines. We do this through award-winning programs, faculty, and research opportunities. The LSU College of Engineering is also closely aligned with LSU’s Scholarship First Agenda, a guiding framework that capitalizes on the university’s strengths in agriculture, biomedicine, coastal studies, defense, and energy.
 
 

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College of Engineering News

Marybeth Lima

LSU BAE Chair Marybeth Lima Inducted As Fellow Into ASABE

LSU Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering Chair Marybeth Lima was recently inducted as a Fellow into the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE). Lima has been a member of ASABE for 27 years and has served on a number of ASABE award committees.

Keith Mills

“Do You Know What It Means…” To Train a Machine Learning Model?

Joining LSU as an assistant professor of computer science and engineering this fall, Keith G. Mills shares his thoughts on LSU and the future of AI. From his point of view, AI is intrinsically good when viewed as a tool, same as a microscope or any other instrument used to magnify human ingenuity and creativity.

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LSU BAE Seniors Design Wearable Device to Detect Heat Exhaustion

The summer heat in South Louisiana and other states can be unbearable for those who work outdoors. While some signs of heat exhaustion are obvious, other symptoms such as cool and moist skin or a fast heart rate can sneak up on someone. In order to prevent heat exhaustion and heat stroke, five LSU Biological Engineering seniors designed a wearable device that can detect symptoms of heat exhaustion to prevent heat stroke.

 

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