LSU Department of Physics and Astronomy

05/22/2026

Please join us in congratulating our graduating students on this incredible achievement! We are so proud of their hard work, dedication, and perseverance throughout their academic journeys.

🎓 PhD Graduates: Kristina Callaghan, Keilah Davis, Riley Dawkins, Chloe DiTusa, Sage Ducoing, Hunter Meyer

🎓 MSc Graduates: Olivia Magneson, Rachel McDonald, Murtuza Taqi

🎓 BSc Graduates: LaTieyona Bean, Jaxon Corkern, Christian Corsten, Jake Gilson, Dillon Harris, Robert Hastings, John Holley, Conner Jackson, Garrett Latiolais, Hanna Lu, Ryan Ripley, Aaron Scott, Jake Slaton, Rebekah Slocum, Nathaniel Wrobel

Congratulations to each of you as you take this next step toward a bright future!

05/21/2026

We recognize and thank our faculty members for their many years of dedicated service, mentorship, and commitment to our students and community. Your passion, hard work, and lasting impact continue to shape lives every day. We are grateful for all you do and proud to celebrate your years of service and achievement. 😁🤩✨

Honoring years of dedication and service at LSU 💜💛

This year, 19 College of Science faculty members were recognized for reaching milestone anniversaries of 25 years or more of service at LSU. Honored at the Employee Recognition Jazz Brunch earlier this week, these individuals represent decades of commitment and excellence.

Congratulations to all on this incredible achievement! ✨

𝟱𝟬 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲
Dr. Jerry Draayer, Department of Physics & Astronomy

𝟰𝟱 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲
Dr. Charles Delzell, Department of Mathematics

𝟰𝟬 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲
Dr. Darrell Henry, Department of Geology & Geophysics
Dr. John Hopkins, Department of Chemistry
Dr. Kresimir Rupnik, Department of Chemistry
Dr. Padma Sundar, Department of Mathematics

𝟯𝟱 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲
Dr. Rafael Cueto, Department of Chemistry
Dr. Patrick DiMario, Department of Biological Sciences
Dr. James J. Madden, Department of Mathematics
Dr. Peter Wolenski, Department of Mathematics

𝟯𝟬 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲
Dr. Daniel C. Cohen, Department of Mathematics
Dr. Tamara Nauman, Department of Chemistry
Dr. Gregg Pettis, Department of Biological Sciences
Dr. Kenneth Schafer, Department of Physics & Astronomy
Dr. Phillip Sprunger, Department of Physics & Astronomy
Dr. Grover Waldrop, Department of Biological Sciences

𝟮𝟱 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲
Dr. Steven Hand, Department of Biological Sciences
Dr. Sophie Warny, Department of Geology & Geophysics
Dr. David P. Young, Department of Physics & Astronomy

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05/21/2026

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05/15/2026

We have carefully planned this for all attendees. There is considerable enthusiasm about the event and the four fantastic speakers.

The team is eager to bring it to life. Have you secured your spot? Scan the QR code for your ticket.

05/11/2026

https://www.lsu.edu/blog/2026/05/pp-radiotherapy-ditusa.php

Chloe DiTusa knew she loved physics from an early age—her father, sister, and brother are all physicists. But as a Physics and Astronomy PhD candidate graduating this May, she’s applying physics to an area many might not readily associate with physics: cancer medicine.

05/01/2026

Great turnout at the 2026 Physics & Astronomy Crawfish Boil!

04/27/2026

Join the LSU Department of Physics & Astronomy for our upcoming Colloquium Lecture Series featuring “Focusing Waves in Space and Time.”
📅 Thursday, April 30 | 🕒 3:15 PM
📍 Nicholson Hall, Room 109
🎤 Speaker: Dr. Ivar Martin (Argonne National Laboratory)
☕ Reception with refreshments at 2:45 PM in the Physics Library
All are welcome!

04/27/2026

LIGO is joining the BREC LSU Highland Observatory and Baton Rouge Astronomical Society celebrating Astronomy Day!!! Today, from 2-7PM

04/23/2026

🔬 Physics & Astronomy Colloquium
Join us Thursday, April 23 at 3:15 PM for a talk by Dr. Danny Perez (Los Alamos National Laboratory) on ultra‑robust atomistic machine‑learning potentials for extreme conditions.
📍 Nicholson Hall, Room 109
☕ Reception at 2:45 PM in the Physics Library
All are welcome!

04/16/2026

☕✨ Afternoon Tea Time with Women in Physics ✨☕
Join us for a relaxed afternoon of tea, conversation, and networking with women faculty in physics.
📅 Friday, April 24
🕔 5:00 PM
📍 Nicholson 262
All are welcome—come connect and unwind!