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We are committed to groundbreaking research, shaped by community and user engagement, that drives scientific advancements and real-world solutions toward healthier populations, resilient communities, and a secure, interconnected world. *The views and opinions expressed here are not necessarily those of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, and they may not be used for advertising or product endorsement purposes.*

05/29/2026

The 27th annual Disaster Response Workshop + Geospatial Data Mining Training is next week at the Louisiana Immersive Technologies Enterprise (LITE) Center! We look forward to the exciting speaker lineup, networking, and enjoying some amazing BBQ!

We want to thank our incredible sponsors for helping put on this free event for the disaster response and GIS community.

🔵 Regional Application Center/LouisianaView
🔵 LouisianaView
🔵 University of Louisiana at Lafayette
🔵 Acadian Ambulance
🔵 Andy Hollerman
🔵 Community Coffee
🔵 Esri
🔵 Fenstermaker
🔵 Seiler Geospatial

Don't forget to meet us at Adopted Dog Brewing for Mappy Hour on Thursday, June 4, right after the workshop!

In-person registration closes today, but you can still attend virtually https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/a7e11bc640fc4b93921713fd72079699

05/25/2026

Join us this Memorial Day as we remember and thank the brave men and women who sacrificed their lives to serve our nation. 🇺🇸

University flags fly at half-staff and offices are closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of the holiday. We will reopen for normal business hours on Tuesday at 7:30 a.m.

Congratulations, Class of 2026!The University of Louisiana at Lafayette awarded 1,775 degrees on Friday, May 15, during ...
05/18/2026

Congratulations, Class of 2026!

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette awarded 1,775 degrees on Friday, May 15, during Spring 2026 Commencement exercises.

1,353 bachelor’s degrees
366 master’s degrees
43 doctoral degrees
6 post-master’s certificates
5 undergraduate certificates
2 graduate certificates

The Accessible Healthcare for AI-Augmented Decisions is hosting its final industry planning meeting this Wednesday, May ...
05/11/2026

The Accessible Healthcare for AI-Augmented Decisions is hosting its final industry planning meeting this Wednesday, May 13, at the University of Florida in Gainesville.

The center will bring together industry leaders and innovators to harness the potential of AI to transform the healthcare profession by reducing costs, improving the quality of care, and making health information accessible to all populations.

👉 Participants will gain:
• The opportunity to provide input into future multi-million dollar research priorities
• Early visibility into emerging AI-driven healthcare innovations
• Connections with a select group of peer organizations
• Opportunities for collaboration with four leading universities: University of Florida, Georgia Institute of Technology, Tulane University, and the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

🏢 Event Details:
• Date: May 13, 2026
• Time: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (lunch provided)
• Location: UF Straughn Center, 2142 Shealy Dr, Gainesville

We look forward to seeing you!

If you have any questions about the event, please contact Andrea Frey at [email protected].

👉 Are you registered for the NSF Accessible Healthcare for AI-Augmented Decisions (AHeAD) Center Industry Planning Meet...
04/23/2026

👉 Are you registered for the NSF Accessible Healthcare for AI-Augmented Decisions (AHeAD) Center Industry Planning Meeting on May 13 at the University of Florida 🌴 ?

➡️ Please note that the special hotel rate has been extended until May 5, 2026.

Here are the details for the hotel:

🏨 **Home2 Suites by Hilton**
2115 SW 13th St,
Gainesville, FL 32608
Phone: (352) 372-1025
**Special Rate:** $114 for a Double Queen room.

Book now - https://lnkd.in/gHMSGEPi

Event details - https://lnkd.in/gt5mmyAf

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This week, Jim Williams, Public-Private Partnership Officer with the NIMSAT Institute, is participating in the Louisiana...
04/15/2026

This week, Jim Williams, Public-Private Partnership Officer with the NIMSAT Institute, is participating in the Louisiana Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness state exercise. Training across multiple scenarios helps ensure teams are prepared, coordinated, and ready to respond when it matters most.

Learn more about exercises by visiting
Ready.gov - https://www.ready.gov/business
FEMA Preparedness Toolkit - https://preptoolkit.fema.gov
CISA Tabletop Exercise Packages - https://www.cisa.gov/.../cisa-tabletop-exercise-packages

👉 The LABEOC can help you put together a plan, too. Contact us at [email protected] for more information.



Louisiana Business Emergency Operations Center

Jim Williams, our NIMSAT Institute Public-Private Partnership Officer, was invited by the Louisiana Bankers' Association...
04/14/2026

Jim Williams, our NIMSAT Institute Public-Private Partnership Officer, was invited by the Louisiana Bankers' Association to present information about the Louisiana Business Emergency Operations Center at the 2026 Louisiana Emergency Preparedness Coalition Meeting on April 9, 2026.

During his presentation, he explained how the LABEOC and businesses can work together for situational awareness and resource sharing during a disaster. He also provided valuable tips on creating a preparedness plan and ensuring readiness for potential disruptions.

Hurricane Season begins June 1! Let's work together to prepare our business community. Register to be part of the LABEOC Network at register.labeoc.org.

Join us this Friday for a presentation titled "Ethical Sensemaking in AI Mental Health Chatbots" featuring Beenish Chaud...
04/13/2026

Join us this Friday for a presentation titled "Ethical Sensemaking in AI Mental Health Chatbots" featuring Beenish Chaudhry, PhD, Associate Professor at the School of Computing and Informatics, University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

The Accessible Healthcare for AI-Augmented Decisions presents the AI4HealthOutcomes Monthly Seminar Series
Friday, April 17, 2026
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm CT
Online meeting

Cost: Complementary
Everyone is welcome to attend - doctors, health professionals, faculty, and students!

Register here - https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/w4Be170ByL

04/02/2026

GOHSEP Academy at UL Lafayette

The Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Academy conducted a training session this week foc...
04/02/2026

The Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Academy conducted a training session this week focused on Public Assistance and Debris Removal at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

Thank you to all the participants for your valuable contributions during the discussions and breakout sessions. We can gain significant insights from each other's experiences.

Thank you to the LOUISIANA EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS ASSOCIATION and the NIMSAT Institute at UL Lafayette for breakfast, snacks, and for co-hosting the event.

Please note that the final class for the spring term will cover Hazard Mitigation and Assistance Grants on April 29-30, 2026. To register and learn more about this class, visit: https://stems.gohsep.la.gov/courses/6741/offerings/11345

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Lafayette, LA
70506

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Tuesday 7:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 5pm
Thursday 7:30am - 5pm
Friday 7:30am - 12:30pm

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