NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Physical Sciences and Department of Biology and Microbiology have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the North Louisiana Crime Laboratory in Shreveport.
Under the agreement NLCL will provide internships for students in either forensic laboratory science or forensic investigation degree programs.
“This MOU between […]
NATCHITOCHES – The Department of Biology and Microbiology at Northwestern State University will sponsor a certification course in Level 1 Venomous Handling for the general public on May 24-25 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Room 122 of Bienvenu Hall. The course will be taught by the Rattlesnake Conservancy, a non-profit organization […]
NATCHITOCHES – Recipe for Rural STEM Day 2025, a day of science and technology exploration for fifth and sixth graders from throughout central Louisiana, drew 1,000 students from 28 schools to learn about all branches of science, math, technology, engineering and health Feb. 20. The Cenla STEM Region 6 event took place at […]
Feb. 7, 2025
NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics hosted STEM Day Friday, Feb. 7. Students selected tracks of interest that included biomedical/microbiology, natural science/ecology, veterinary science, chemistry and physics and mathematics/engineering. Current NSU students and STEM faculty led the high schoolers in participating in hands-on […]
November 12, 2024
NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Biology and Microbiology signed a memorandum of understanding with University of Texas at Tyler that will facilitate the transition from undergraduate coursework to a professional degree program for students interested in earning a Doctor of Pharmacy degree.
Eligible NSU undergraduates will […]
Faculty in NSU’s School of STEM have formed an Artificial Intelligence Club that meets on Wednesdays from 3:30-5 p.m. in Fournet Hall Room 123 to explore mathematics, algorithms and the latest advancements in the field. At a recent meeting, Dr. Xinjia Chen and Dr. Nabin Sapkota, Engineering Technology; Dr. Damien Tristant, Physics, and […]
NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s School of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) hosted more than 450 high school students from around the state for Fall STEM Day Friday, Sept. 27. Students toured labs, participated in hands-on games and experiments and spoke with NSU students and faculty about degree programs, career paths, scholarships […]
By Dr. Damien Tristant, Assistant Professor of Physics, Northwestern State University
NATCHITOCHES – The roots of artificial intelligence (AI) trace back to the 1950s when Alan Turing (1912-1954), a brilliant British mathematician and computer scientist, explored the potential of building intelligent machines. He endeavored to formulate methods for […]
NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Division of Mathematics will offer a new course this fall that will incorporate 3D printing to help students learn complex mathematical concepts. Dr. Nicholas Richardson, instructor for CSC 3040 3D Print Design I, said he’s been using 3D printers to make models for calculus classes after finding that concepts become […]
NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s School of Science, Technology Engineering and Mathematics will host Destination Science camp June 24-28 for children ages 10-14. The camp will offer experiences in anatomy, physiology, microbiology, chemistry, physics, drone technology, veterinary technology and natural science.
Campers will be exposed to topics in a variety of science fields, work with technologies […]
