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LSU College of Science @lsuscience.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

🧪🎃 Join us for Super Science Saturday on Oct. 31 from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. at the LSU Pete Maravich Assembly Center. This FREE event features hands-on experiments and interactive science stations for kids, families and curious minds of all ages! 🔬🕷️ 🔗 www.lsu.edu/science/enga... www.lsu.edu/science/enga...

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LSU College of Science @lsuscience.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Meet the new faculty and learn more about the research they're bringing to the College of Science. 💜🐯 Read more: www.lsu.edu/science/news... #GeauxScience #LSUScience

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LSU College of Science @lsuscience.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

As freshwater becomes scarcer and soils get saltier, crops face a growing challenge. An LSU study in Nature Communications found that salt-tolerant plants use different cellular strategies to survive salt stress—offering clues for growing crops under tougher conditions. 🔗 www.lsu.edu/science/news...

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LSU College of Science @lsuscience.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

From fins to feet! 🐟➡️👣 Dr. Prosanta Chakrabarty from the LSU Museum of Natural Science took Science Café on a 400-million-year journey through evolution and the surprising story of animals learning to walk.

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LSU College of Science @lsuscience.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Welcome back, Tigers! 💜💛 The first day of the fall semester is here, and we’re excited to see campus buzzing with new and familiar faces. Here’s to a semester full of discovery, new experiences, and plenty of opportunities to grow. Geaux Tigers! 🐯

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LSU College of Science @lsuscience.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Here’s a photo recap from today’s closing ceremony for the Biology Intensive Orientation for Students (BIOS), where our newest students made connections, explored campus resources, and prepared for their LSU journey. Welcome to LSU, and good luck on your first day of classes tomorrow, Tigers! 🐯🔬

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LSU College of Science @lsuscience.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Join us next week for our Open House! Meet our departments, student organizations, and student resources, and learn more about the opportunities waiting for you in the College of Science. We’ll also have light food and refreshments available! 🧪🍴

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LSU College of Science @lsuscience.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Scientists have found the strongest evidence yet that empty space isn't truly empty. Using NASA's IXPE mission, researchers—including @lsuphysastro.bsky.social Michela Negro—confirmed a nearly 90-year-old prediction of quantum physics. @lsuresearch.bsky.social Read more: www.lsu.edu/science/news...

Artist's illustration of the magnetar 1E 1547.0−5408 surrounded by glowing blue magnetic field lines and beams of X-ray and radio emission in space.

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LSU College of Science @lsuscience.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱! Students now have until July 27 to register for BIOS 2026! 📅 August 20–23 during Welcome Week ⏳ New Registration Deadline: July 27 💲 Program Fee: $280 Register today: www.lsu.edu/science/bios... #GeauxScience #WelcomeWeek

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LSU College of Science @lsuscience.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Sign up for SCI 1001 or 1002 (Honors) & give yourself a competitive edge on your journey to Becoming a Scientist: a 1-credit-hour course built to give incoming first-year science and math majors that edge. 🔬🐯 @lsucxc.bsky.social @lsu.bsky.social

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LSU College of Science @lsuscience.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Imagine a quantum cellphone... that has to stay in your freezer. ❄️📱 That's the challenge with most quantum materials. In a new Nature study, LSU researchers developed one that works at room temperature, bringing practical quantum technologies a step closer. www.lsu.edu/science/news...

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LSU College of Science @lsuscience.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

💧 Cleaner water starts with better chemistry. LSU researchers discovered that the surrounding solution plays a key role in removing nitrite from water, offering new insights for water-treatment technologies. 📖 doi.org/10.1021/acsm...

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LSU College of Science @lsuscience.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Congratulations to Professor Barbara L. Dutrow of @lsugeology.bsky.social on receiving the 2026 Collins Medal from the Mineralogical Society of the UK and Ireland! Read more: www.lsu.edu/science/geol... #GeauxScience

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LSU College of Science @lsuscience.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

🎆 Happy Fourth of July, Tigers! A reminder that LSU will be closed on Friday, July 3, in observance of Independence Day. We hope you have a fun, relaxing, and safe holiday weekend!

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LSU College of Science @lsuscience.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

The Milky Way got a glow-up. ✨ This six-gigapixel image from ESA's Euclid telescope is the largest high-resolution visible-light view ever made of our galaxy's center. LSU researchers are helping use it to find and measure planets across the Milky Way. Learn more: www.lsu.edu/science/news...

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LSU College of Science @lsuscience.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

BIOS is designed to help students begin their LSU journey with confidence and support before the semester even starts. 📅 August 20–23 during Welcome Week 📚 Registration opens June 29 ⏳Registration Deadline: July 24 💲 Program Fee: $280 www.lsu.edu/science/bios...

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LSU College of Science @lsuscience.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Deep beneath the Tyrrhenian Sea, scientists found pale granite intrusions cutting through mantle rocks from Earth’s interior — a strange mix that helped reveal how a young ocean basin formed. New LSU-led research in Science Advances. www.lsu.edu/science/news...

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LSU College of Science @lsuscience.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

LSU RESEARCHERS HELP EXPLAIN WHAT POWERS THE UNIVERSE’S MOST EXTREME SUPERNOVAE 🌌✨ Read the full story: www.lsu.edu/science/news... @lsuphysastro.bsky.social

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LSU College of Science @lsuscience.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

We want to hear from you! Complete the brief form below and share your summer plans for a chance to be featured in our student spotlight series. 📎 lsu.formstack.com/forms/summer... #GeauxScience #Summer26

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LSU College of Science @lsuscience.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

From small white blooms to bold “hot lips,” wild coffee plants keep reinventing their flowers. Across 650+ species, showy blooms have evolved at least 10 times. Dr. Lagomarsino is heading to Colombia as a Fulbright Scholar to find out why. 🔗 lsu.edu/science/news... @lsuresearch.bsky.social

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LSU College of Science @lsuscience.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Finals week is here… good luck, tigers 🐯 you’ve got this. #GeauxScience

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LSU College of Science @lsuscience.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

The graduating student survey is now open! 🎓 Spring graduates have until May 31 to log in to Handshake and complete the survey. This survey helps us measure success in preparing students for life after graduation. Complete the survey at bit.ly/lsu-sci-26.

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LSU College of Science @lsuscience.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

This April, official proclamations from Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry and Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sid Edwards recognize Math Awareness Month, highlighting the importance of strengthening math education statewide📚. www.lsu.edu/science/news... #GeauxTeach

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LSU College of Science @lsuscience.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

LSU chemists developed a low-temperature method to build complex materials using ionic liquids—earning front cover art in Inorganic Chemistry, a leading journal published by @acs.org, and opening new paths for efficient material design. Read more: www.lsu.edu/science/news...

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LSU College of Science @lsuscience.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Studies suggest that 75% of Louisiana’s wetlands could drown by 2070. A boots-on-the-ground perspective reveals a more complex reality. Recent work from LSU scientists highlights how local conditions shape whether wetlands can keep pace with rising seas. Learn more: www.lsu.edu/science/news...

Two researchers conduct field measurements in a coastal marsh in Louisiana, alongside a screenshot of a Nature Communications article on wetland elevation change.

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LSU College of Science @lsuscience.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Fueling the Brain: How Nutrition Supports Academic Success 🧠✨ 🔗 Learn more: www.lsu.edu/science/news... #ScienceofWellBeing #GeauxScience #FuelForSuccess

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LSU College of Science @lsuscience.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Lights, camera, conservation. 🎥🌿 Mission Partners Entertainment Group captures expert perspectives at the LSU Museum of Natural Science for an upcoming educational documentary on the wildlife, trees, and hydrology of the Atchafalaya Basin. #GeauxScience

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LSU College of Science @lsuscience.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Zakiya Wilson-Kennedy on receiving a Happy Award from LSU’s Center for Community Engagement, Learning & Leadership (CCELL)! @lsu-ccell.bsky.social @lsuchemistry.bsky.social

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LSU College of Science @lsuscience.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Dr. Pramod Achar, Shirley Blue Barton Professor of Mathematics in LSU Math, has been invited to speak at the 2026 International Congress of Mathematicians—an honor reserved for researchers whose work is shaping the direction of the field. 👏 www.lsu.edu/science/news...

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LSU College of Science @lsuscience.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

From the shape of atomic nuclei to the future of quantum computing, LSU physicist Dr. Kristina Launey (@lsuphysastro.bsky.social) is advancing how we understand matter at its most fundamental level. @lsuresearch.bsky.social

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LSU College of Science @lsuscience.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Darrell Henry, Campanile Charities Professor in @lsugeology.bsky.social, for receiving the Outstanding Educator Award from the Gulf Coast Association of Geological Societies, which highlights his exceptional contributions to geoscience education across the Gulf Coast region!

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LSU College of Science @lsuscience.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Artemis II isn’t just about going around the Moon. It’s about proving we can go farther. This mission will test the technology, systems, and science needed to return humans to the lunar surface and eventually reach Mars. 🚀 Launch: Today at 5:24 PM CT 🎥 Watch live: www.nasa.gov

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LSU College of Science @lsuscience.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Cynthia B. Peterson on her induction into LSU’s College of Science Hall of Distinction, celebrating her remarkable leadership as dean and her role in strengthening the College’s growth in research, innovation, and student achievement. 🎥 : youtu.be/HfW6TmhIyLk

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LSU College of Science @lsuscience.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Michael L. Cherry on being inducted into @lsu.bsky.social College of Science Hall of Distinction, honoring his pioneering contributions to high-energy astrophysics and his enduring impact on LSU’s prominence in space science. Learn more about his legacy 🎥: youtu.be/j9fiBYh_mcY

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LSU College of Science @lsuscience.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Thomas C. Shirley on his induction into LSU’s College of Science Hall of Distinction, honoring his distinguished career in marine invertebrate biology, deep-sea ecosystems, and fisheries science. Learn more about his legacy 🎥 : youtu.be/v36ZAqgTIkw

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LSU College of Science @lsuscience.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

We are proud to announce the 2026 Hall of Distinction inductees: Dr. Michael L. Cherry, Dr. Cynthia B. Peterson, and Dr. Thomas C. Shirley. These distinguished honorees are recognized for their lifetime of service, scientific achievements, and dedication to LSU. www.lsu.edu/science/news...

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LSU College of Science @lsuscience.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Thank you to everyone who has given! If you haven’t made a gift yet, there’s still time—no matter the size, every contribution strengthens our team and drives even greater success. Together, we’re building something extraordinary. #LSUGivingDay26

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LSU College of Science @lsuscience.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

We’ve unlocked 10 of our 14 Giving Day Challenge gifts—and we’re not slowing down! Help us power through the final stretch and unlock the rest. Make your impact before time runs out: give.lsufoundation.org/schools/Loui...  #LSUGivingDay26

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LSU College of Science @lsuscience.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

By giving to our academic departments and the Museum of Natural Science, you help drive innovation, expand learning opportunities, and support groundbreaking discoveries. Make your impact today! give.lsufoundation.org/schools/Loui... #LSUGivingDay26 #GeauxScience

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LSU College of Science @lsuscience.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Thanks to our generous donors, challenge gifts are helping us go even further this #LSUGivingDay26. Every gift you make brings us closer to unlocking additional funds that support students, faculty, and research across the LSU College of Science.  Geaux Give: give.lsufoundation.org/schools/Loui...

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LSU College of Science @lsuscience.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Make your impact by supporting our priority funds:  🔬 Excellence & Innovation Fund 🎓 Scholarship Fund 💡 Faculty Innovation Fund  Every gift makes a difference. Let’s Geaux all in for science!  #LSUGivingDay26 Give Today: give.lsufoundation.org/schools/Loui...

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LSU College of Science @lsuscience.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

LSU Giving Day is tomorrow, and we’re excited to share meaningful ways you can amplify your impact in support of our students, research, and faculty. Let’s Geaux make a difference! give.lsufoundation.org/schools/Loui...  #LSUGivingDay26 #GeauxScience

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LSU College of Science @lsuscience.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Meet Anthony 🌎 #LSUGeology senior and Ogden Honors College student whose journey is rooted in resilience. From fieldwork across the U.S. to researching 280M-year-old fossilized teeth 🦷, he’s driven by curiosity and discovery. His advice: “Go for it—the natural world is full of wonders.”

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LSU College of Science @lsuscience.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Exploring some of the world’s most famous tourmaline deposits 🌍 Dr. Barbara Dutrow and Dr. Darrell J. Henry from the @lsugeology.bsky.social recently helped lead an international conference and field excursions in Madagascar. Learn more: www.lsu.edu/science/news...

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LSU College of Science @lsuscience.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

Proof that π is everywhere… even around campus. Happy Pi Day 🥧 📐 #GeauxScience #PiDay @lsu.bsky.social

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LSU College of Science @lsuscience.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Tomorrow is International Day of Mathematics 📐, and here's proof that math can be smooth too 😉

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LSU College of Science @lsuscience.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

We were proud to welcome Stamps Scholarship finalists to campus as they explored what it means to be part of the LSU community. 🐯 #LSUScience #StampsScholarship #FutureTigers #LSUHonors

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LSU College of Science @lsuscience.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

A molecular “Trojan horse” against colorectal cancer? LSU chemist Dr. Fatima Rivas is studying an oxidized cholesterol intermediate that cancer cells may take up naturally — disrupting critical processes once inside. 🔬 Story: www.lsu.edu/science/news... @lsuresearch.bsky.social

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LSU College of Science @lsuscience.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

We’re Moving, Tigers! 💜🐯 The College of Science offices will be relocating from Hatcher Hall to the brand-new Our Lady of the Lake Health Interdisciplinary Science Building, 📍located at the corner of Tower Drive and South Stadium Drive. We can’t wait to show you our new home! 🎉

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LSU College of Science @lsuscience.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Meet Joshua, a PhD student in organic chemistry at LSU whose work connects molecular design, biology, and real-world impact. 🧪 He researches new compounds targeting drug-resistant cancers and recently presented his work at an NIH conference in DC. #GeauxScience

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