Degrees that shape the future.
LSU New Orleans is the only public research university in New Orleans. In the College of Sciences, we take this distinction seriously. Through our seven departments, we embrace our status as a public research university seriously and in every one of our programs you will have opportunities to participate in research with dedicated professionals who work at the frontiers of knowledge.
Our Advanced Materials Research Institute (AMRI) holds over $10 million of specialized materials research instrumentation, including a Class 100 clean room and the Ultra-Low Temperature Lab—the coldest place in Louisiana at -459 degrees Fahrenheit.
Cutting-edge facilities.
With four research institutes—Greater New Orleans Center for Information Assurance (GNOCIA), Canizaro Livingston Center for Environmental Informatics (GulfSCEI), Advanced Materials Research Institute (AMRI), and Pontchartrain Institute for Environmental Sciences (PIES)—faculty in COS conduct cross-disciplinary, cutting-edge research across LSU New Orleans and with external partners. The College occupies 75,000 square feet of dedicated research space, including wet and dry laboratories, state-of-the-art computer labs, and hands-on teaching facilities. Learning and tutoring centers in each department provide dedicated space for peer-to-peer tutoring and group projects.
Don’t just study science. Experience it.
In the College of Sciences, we empower our students to design their own path to success. With active learning approaches, ample opportunities for hands-on and applied learning, and chances to engage with other students and the community, our students are trained in academic scholarship and real-world skills to be the scientific leaders of tomorrow.
About the College of Sciences
As one of the largest colleges at LSU New Orleans, the College of Sciences (COS) offers diverse paths of study spanning the scientific disciplines of biology, chemistry, computer science. earth and environmental sciences, mathematics, physics, and psychology. Its seven departments and four research institutes partner with industry and government to conduct cutting edge research, expand the frontiers of knowledge, and fuel scientific and business growth. Students work side-by-side with distinguished faculty; through small class sizes and a student-centered approach to learning, we foster an enriching and supportive academic community. With occupations in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) disciplines estimated to grow 1.7 times faster than non-STEM fields, graduates of COS are trained in both academic scholarship and real-world skills to be the scientific leaders of tomorrow.
Opportunities
Twenty student organizations offer ample opportunity for students to get involved, develop leadership skills, and attend professional and networking events. We know that learning does not just take place in the classroom and experiential learning is highly encouraged through the College of Sciences Undergraduate Research Program (COSURP), AMRI Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates Program, and classes that provide course credit for participation in research projects. Many faculty also offer paid and volunteer research positions to work alongside them and graduate students in their laboratories or in the field. Students are able to apply their skills in real-world applications through internships such as the GE Software Engineering Apprenticeship Program (SWEAP). Opportunities are also available to earn course credits for interning with local companies and organizations.
Accreditations
Computing Accreditation Commission of ABETGreater New Orleans Center for Information Assurance (GNOCIA) designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education, in lnformation Assurance Research, and in Cyber Operations by the National Security Agency and Department of Homeland Security.
Dean’s Welcome
I am pleased to welcome you to LSU New Orleans College of Sciences. The dedicated faculty and staff of the College strive to promote advancements in science through teaching, research and service, and to support the educational, economic and technological development of the New Orleans metropolitan area and the state of Louisiana.
The College offers baccalaureate and masters degrees in the natural, physical, behavioral and computational sciences, as well as doctoral degrees in many of these areas. In addition to classroom and laboratory instruction, graduate and qualified undergraduate students have the opportunity to participate in research experiences in the basic and applied sciences.
Our overall mission is to provide outstanding education to all of our students. I am happy to help with any issues or concerns you may have. Please feel free to contact me at [email protected] or 504-280-6303.
Best wishes
Steve Johnson, Dean
Departments
Biological Sciences
The Department of Biological Sciences provides a supportive and dynamic education experience for our undergraduate and graduate students. The Department currently offers graduate training leading to a Ph.D. degree in Integrative Biology and the Master of Science (MS) degree in Biological Sciences.
Chemistry
The Department of Chemistry offers challenging undergraduate and graduate programs. Students will have access to state-of-the-art laboratories and research centers with guidance from a staff of trained technicians, machinists, and stockroom personnel. The department is small enough to offer personal attention, yet large enough to provide diversity of expertise, and a broad range of modern equipment.
Computer Science
The Department of Computer Science is committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service to the profession and the community. The central focus of the department is providing quality, innovative, baccalaureate and graduate education that emphasizes established fundamentals.
Earth and Environmental Sciences
The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences was founded in the 1960's and has grown to offer the B.S, M.S and Ph.D degrees. Students have the option of pursuing concentrations in geoscience or coastal environmental science. LSU New Orleans strives to offer our students new degree programs that reflect the needs of Louisiana.
Mathematics
The Department of Mathematics at LSU New Orleans offers undergraduate and graduate math degrees in pure and modern concepts. Learn more.
Physics
The Department of Physics at LSU New Orleans offers a BS in Physics, an MS in Applied Physics and an interdisciplinary PhD in Engineering and Applied Science. In addition to the core Physics curriculum, the department also offers several courses for non-majors including astronomy, conceptual physical science and the physics of music.
Psychology
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Louisiana Alliance for Minority Participation
The primary objective of the Louis-Stokes Louisiana Alliance for Minority Participation (LS-LAMP) program is to provide minority STEM students with educational enrichment e.g., peer tutoring, summer research opportunities, conference participation, and modest financial support via book awards, GRE preparation books, and summer tuition assistance. Students participate in K-12 and peer tutoring activities. LAMP is funded by NSF and Board of Regents. At LSU New Orleans, this program has existed since 1995 and is led by Dr. Puri. Participants come from nearly all STEM disciplines.
College of Sciences Scholarships
The College of Sciences offers scholarships under three main categories, each with its own application. Most scholarships are awarded based on financial need and we strongly encourage all students to have a completed FAFSA. Our scholarships have limited funding and are competitive; meeting the base qualifications does not guarantee an award. Many of our scholarships require students be enrolled at full-time status (minimum 12 credit hours) and remain in good standing for the award period. Recipients of scholarships may be required to acknowledge their award by writing a letter of thanks to the donor. Some scholarships are targeted to first-generation college students, meaning neither custodial parent or legal guardian has earned a college degree.
The application period opens annually in late Spring with scholarships awarded for the following Fall semester. We highly recommend students give considerable thought to the questions in the applications and write a draft for any requiring short answers before submitting the completed application.
Many of our scholarships are generously supported by alumni and friends of the College of Sciences.We are truly grateful for their dedication to our mission and for the meaningful role they play in helping our students reach their academic goals.
HealthCare Mentoring Scholarship
This scholarship is part of a grant awarded through the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation, targeted to undergraduate students pursuing a bachelor of sciences degree and with a declared interest in a career in healthcare. Recipients will receive $2000/semester towards costs of attendance for Fall and Spring ($4000 total/academic year), attend professional and career development workshops, and must serve as a peer mentor to 1-3 incoming students interested in healthcare. To be eligible, students must be a first-generation college student (i.e., neither parent or legal guardian has completed a college degree) and be enrolled in a 4-year degree and a sub-plan with a healthcare focus (Pre-Medical; Pre-Dental; Pre-Veterinary; Pre-Occupational Therapy; Pre-Optometry; Pre-Physical Therapy; and Pre-Physician Assistant). This scholarship can be retained as long as certain requirements are met and students remain in good standing.
Amato STEM Scholars
Scholarship for undergraduate students enrolled in the College of Sciences or the Robert A. Savoie College of Engineering, majoring in a STEM field. Award amounts may vary by recipient, and covers the costs of tuition, books, and fees until graduation. Preference will be given to candidates who are anticipated upon graduation to contribute to the Greater New Orleans community. Selected candidates will exhibit high motivation to succeed and display determination necessary for achieving such success. Recipients must be enrolled full-time (minimum 12 credit hours) for Fall and Spring semesters, and remain in good standing during the period of award or not be eligible for future awards.
James Russell Theriot Scholarship
Scholarship to specifically support the educational needs of an undergraduate male student in the field of science. Up to 2 scholarships may be awarded annually, based on students’ financial need as well as demonstration of perseverance and strong desire to succeed. Selected students will receive full in-state tuition and fees. Recipients must remain in good standing during the period of the award and be enrolled full-time (minimum 12 credit hours) each semester.
Science Scholarships
The College of Sciences has a number of endowed scholarships available to students, ranging from $500 - $1500. These scholarships must be used to cover cost of attendance such as tuition, books, and fees. In addition to donor-specific eligibility criteria for each award, the College is looking to help students with strong interests in sciences pursuing research experiences or other extracurricular activities, and to help students with financial need.
Students who want to be considered for any of the scholarships listed below, apply through this one application.
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Research Institutes
Advanced Materials Research Institute (AMRI)
The Advanced Materials Research Institute (AMRI) is a multidisciplinary research institute that provides a unique opportunity to develop novel research ideas that ultimately involve the government, private, and academic sectors in the conception and development of research programs.
Canizaro Livingston Center for Environmental Informatics (GulfSCEI)
The Center for Environmental Informatics is the first in Louisiana and the broader Gulf States region to focus on the science of information applied to environmental science. The center will focus on a broad area of Environmental Informatics (EI). The center will apply environmental numerical modeling, machine learning techniques and advanced Geospatial Information Systems combined with Semantic Web Services to develop smart environmental decision support systems for the sustainable management of marine fauna, risk mitigation and environmental monitoring. The center will foster both inter-disciplinary collaboration within the university, and will greatly facilitate close collaboration with non-academic institutions, such as state and federal agencies, and industrial partners. The main goal is to advance educational, research and development efforts in EI, involving faculty, staff, students, and non-academic personnel (such as personnel from the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) - New Orleans District and the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) at Stennis Space Center in Mississippi) in its endeavors.
LSU New Orleans Cyber Center (UNOCC)
LSU New Orleans has the strongest cybersecurity program in the region and is designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence (CAE) in Information Assurance Education (CAE) and in Information Assurance Research (CAE-R) by the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)—the only university holding these designations in the State of Louisiana.
Pontchartrain Institute for Environmental Sciences
LSU New Orleans Pontchartrain Institute for Environmental Sciences is a partnership of scientists and educators that combines rigorous scientific analysis with education, outreach, and planning to develop practical solutions to environmental challenges of the Pontchartrain Basin, the Gulf of Mexico, and similar coastal ecosystems in the U.S. and in our world.
College of Sciences Faculty
Abdullah Al Redwan Newaz
Assistant Professor, Director of aiR Lab
Abdullah Yasin Nur
Associate Professor
Adlai DePano
Associate Professor
Ashok Puri
University Research Professor
Barney Rees
Professor, Chair and Graduate Coordinator, Greater New Orleans Foundation Chair in Aquatic Conservation
Ben Samuel
Associate Professor, Director of Light Lab, Undergraduate Coordinator
Carla Penz
Professor Emeritus
C. Greg Seab
S. D. Leyda University Teaching Fellow, Professor
Charles D. Bell
Professor
Cheng Shi
Assistant Professor
Christopher Harshaw
Associate Professor
Christopher Summa
Associate Professor, Graduate Coordinator
David C. Podgorski
Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry Graduate Coordinator
Debra Karhson
Assistant Professor
Elliott A. Beaton
Associate Professor, Graduate Coordinator
Erin Cox
Associate Professor
James Wagner
Assistant Professor
Joel Atallah
Associate Professor, Developmental biology, genomics, Drosophila genetics
Joe Sylve
Adjunct Professor
John H. Horne
Professor of the Practice
John Wiley
President's Research Professor, Charles J. O'Connor Ph.D. Endowed Professor in Chemistry, Director of Advanced Materials Research Institute
Juliette Ioup
Professor
Kelly Boyle
Assistant Professor
Kendal Leftwich
Assistant Professor
Leszek Malkinski
Professor
Linxiong Li
Associate Chair, Graduate Coordinator, Professor
Lisa Crespo
Assistant Chair, Instructor
Madeline Foster-Martinez
Assistant Professor
Mahdi Abdelguerfi
Professor, Director of GulfSCEI Center
Mark A. Kulp
Professor, Department Chair
Mark L. Trudell
Distinguished Professor, Department Chair
Martin T. O'Connell
Professor
Mary Clancy
Associate Professor
Matthew A. Tarr
Eurofins Professor of Analytical Chemistry
Matthew D. Scalco
Associate Professor
Nicola M. Anthony
Professor, Freeport-McMoran Chair in Wildlife Sustainability
Peter Bierhorst
Associate Professor
Philip DeVries
Professor Emeritus
Phoebe Zito
University of Louisiana System Foundation & Michael and Judith Russell Professor in Environmental Chemistry, National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, Medicine Early Career Research Fellow, Assistant Professor
Robert C. Mahon
Assistant Professor
Roberto Refinetti
Professor
Santiago Claramunt
Assistant Professor, Doris Zemurray Stone Endowed Chair in Biodiversity
Shreya Banerjee
Assistant Professor
Silvia Gremes
Assistant Professor for Research
Simon Lailvaux
Professor, Virginia Kock/Audubon Nature Institute Chair in Species Preservation
Steven W. Rick
University Research Professor
Tamjidul Hoque
Professor
Tracey A. Knaus
Assistant Professor, M.S. Program Coordinator
Tumulesh Solanky
Department Chair, University of Louisiana System Foundation and Michael and Judith Russell Professor in Data/Computational Sciences
Vassil Roussev
Professor, Department Chair, Director of LSU New Orleans Cyber Center
Weillie Zhou
Professor of Physics and Materials Science, AMRI Adjunct Assoc. Prof. of Physics
Wendy Schluchter
Professor, Eurofins Professor of Molecular Biology
Xueyan "Sherry" Liu
Associate Professor
Zhengchang Liu
Professor
Anne L. Dean
Professor Emeritus
Bruce M. King
Professor Emeritus, Research Professor, Seraphia Leyda University Teaching Fellow, Director, University Institutional Effectiveness
Charles J. O'Connor
Emeritus Boyd Professor
Charles W. Hill
Professor Emeritus
Gayle A. Olson
Professor Emeritus
Jack McLean
Professor Emeritus
James G. May
Professor Emeritus, Professor
Kevin W. Greve
Professor Emeritus, Research Professor, Associate Chair
Leighton E. Stamps
Professor Emeritus, Professor
Peter Politzer
Emeritus Boyd Professor
Richard Cole
Emeritus Professor
Richard D. Olson
Professor Emeritus
Robert J. Porter Jr.
Professor Emeritus
Ronald K. Stoessell
Professor Emeritus
Seth Kunen
Professor Emeritus
Shengru Tu
Professor Emeritus
S. Thomas Elder
Professor Emeritus
Suzanne D. Hill
Professor Emeritus
William Simmons
Professor Emeritus
Abha Verma
Instructor
Dustin McPhate
Instructor
Gilda Werner Reed
Retained Instructor
Jay L. Matherne
Instructor
Joel Webb
Instructor
Judith Nowalsky
Instructor
Kewen Yao
Instructor
Maegan Dobson
Instructor
Melanie Stiegler
Instructor
Natalie Costa
Instructor
Rachel Wallace Clostio
Instructor, Conservation biology, population genetics and genomics, ecology
Skip Gallagher
Instructor
Stacey A. Lomenzo
Instructor
Steven Shalit
Instructor
Tri Ngo
Instructor
Contact The College of Sciences
1100 Science Building
LSU New Orleans
2000 Lakeshore Drive
New Orleans, LA 70148
Administration
Tumulesh Solanky, PhDInterim Dean of Sciences
Office: 1100 Sciences Bldg.
Phone: 504-280-6303
Email
Karen Thomas, PhDAssociate Dean-STEM Outreach, Recruitment & Retention
Office: 1004 Sciences Bldg.
Phone: 504-280-7491
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Charlann Kable, BSAdministrative Coordinator
Office: 1100 Science Bldg.
Phone: 504-280-6303
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Academic Advisors
All undergraduate students are assigned to an academic advisor based on their last name and degree plan. Advisors assist with course selections and provide ongoing support to ensure academic success and timely graduation. Visit our Academic Advising page to find your advisor, make an advising appointment, and link to information on other student support services.