Louisiana Tech University COES Graduate Student Council

05/04/2026

Graduate research symposium agenda!
Hope to see you tomorrow at Prescott library.

04/07/2026

🎓 Graduate Research Symposium 2026

Calling all graduate students! 🚀
Showcase your research, share your ideas, and compete for exciting prizes at the COES Graduate Research Symposium.

📍 Location: Prescott Library
🗓 Date: Monday, May 4, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM

🏆 Awards (Poster & Oral Presentations):
🥇 1st Place – $500
🥈 2nd Place – $300
🥉 3rd Place – $200

Whether you’re presenting a poster or giving a talk, this is a great opportunity to highlight your work and connect with the research community.

🔗 Register now: https://tinyurl.com/CGSYM
⏳ Deadline: April 10 at 6 PM

Don’t miss your chance to present and win!

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02/07/2026

✨ From Idea to Publication ✨

Have a research idea but don’t know where to start? Join us for an interactive workshop designed to walk you through the research paper process—from choosing a topic to publishing your work.

📚 Learn about different types of research papers
✍️ Understand where and how to publish
🔍 Explore LA Tech library resources

🗓 Friday, Feb 13 | ⏰ 12–2 PM
📍 Biomedical Engineering, Room 112

Speaker: Lindsay Zack, Engineering & Science Librarian, Prescott Memorial Library

🔗 Open to students at all stages—especially those new to research!

12/10/2025

It’s raffle time, Bulldogs! 🎄🎟️✨
Stop by the IESB Rotunda Dec 16–18 for our GSC Christmas Raffle Contest and try your luck at winning:
🎁 $50 Gift Card
🎁 Christmas Gift Basket
🎁 $10 Starbucks Gift Card

Tickets: $2 for 1 • $5 for 3 • $10 for 7
Grab your tickets, bring your friends, and let’s celebrate the season together! ❤️💙

12/04/2025

Research Spotlight!
Graduate researchers Alexander Isiani and Ramanshu Jha showcased their innovative work at the ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition (IMECE) 2025 in Memphis, TN!
✅ Alexander presented “A Method for Algorithmic Fault Detection in Material Extrusion Additive Manufacturing.”
✅ Ramanshau shared “Impact of Infill Print Direction on Mechanical and Dynamic Properties of Printed ABS-GTR Filaments.”
Their research takes place in Lab 9 at the Institute for Micromanufacturing, guided by Dr. Kelly Crittenden and Dr. Leland Weiss.

11/18/2025

Thinking about competing in the 3MT? This is your last chance to get insider tips before registration closes! 🔥

We’re hosting a 3MT Peer Panel this Friday (Nov 21, 2:30–3:30 PM on Zoom) featuring past 1st and 2nd place winners who will share exactly how they shaped their winning pitches:

Zannatul Ferdous (1st Place | 2024) - https://www.linkedin.com/in/zannatul-ferdous-41328377/

Mya Wilson (2nd Place | 2024) - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jermyawilson/

Stephen Gordon (1st Place | 2023) - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-gordon-4207a71a2/

Jamil Islam (2nd Place | 2023) - https://www.linkedin.com/in/md-reazul-islam-308922116/

You’ll see their actual slides, hear what judges really look for, and get real-time feedback to strengthen your own pitch. Bring your ideas, questions, or even your draft slide — we’re here to help you shine. ✨

11/18/2025

Louisiana Tech University’s Graduate Student Council invites you to participate in the 3 Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition.

This event challenges you to present your thesis or dissertation research clearly and engagingly in just three minutes to a non-specialist audience.

Event Details:
Date: Monday, December 8, 2025
Location & Time: To be announced
Eligibility: Open to master’s thesis and doctoral dissertation students

Prizes:
Winner: $500
Runner-Up: $250
People’s Choice: $250

How to Register
- Consult your research advisor.
- Register by November 24, 2025 at: https://shorturl.at/0WV1q

Participation is limited, so early registration is encouraged. Selected participants will be notified by December 1, 2025.

Not familiar with 3MT? Learn more at: threeminutethesis.uq.edu.au

Organized by the Graduate Student Council (GSC), Louisiana Tech University.

11/06/2025

Today is the 2nd session. Please join us if you missed yesterday's session.

Nov 6 | 2-3pm | IESB 228

Light refreshments provided! Don't miss out!

Join Ron Cathey for the 3MT Workshop! Sharpen your presentation skills and learn how to communicate your ideas clearly and confidently in just 3 minutes. Perfect for the upcoming LA Tech 3MT Competition!

Choose your session (Content is identical):
Nov 5 | 2-3pm | IESB 205
Nov 6 | 2-3pm | IESB 228

Light refreshments provided! Don't miss out!

11/05/2025

What a great start to the 3-Minute Thesis Workshop!

Students had the chance to learn practical tips on creating strong visuals, managing their timing, and delivering their presentations with confidence — all thanks to our amazing speaker, Mr. Ron Cathey.

If you missed today’s session, don’t worry — another one is coming up tomorrow!

11/04/2025

Join Ron Cathey for the 3MT Workshop! Sharpen your presentation skills and learn how to communicate your ideas clearly and confidently in just 3 minutes. Perfect for the upcoming LA Tech 3MT Competition!

Choose your session (Content is identical):
Nov 5 | 2-3pm | IESB 205
Nov 6 | 2-3pm | IESB 228

Light refreshments provided! Don't miss out!