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In 2021, the SEC provosts established an emerging scholars program to help current doctoral students and postdoctoral researchers prepare to be future
members of the faculty through professional development and networking. The following
five Ph.D. students have been selected as LSU's SEC Emerging Scholars for 2023-2024:
Seohye Kwon, Department of English, College of Humanities & Social Sciences
Jonathan T Yevuyibor, Department of Sociology, College of Humanities & Social Sciences
Francisco Moreno Gonzalez, Rucks Department of Management, E. J. Ourso College of
Business
James Stampley, School of Kinesiology, College of Human Sciences & Education
Shashank Muley, Bert S. Turner Department of Construction Management, College of Engineering
Faculty Fellow in Data Analytics & AI
LSU is actively seeking a faculty fellow specializing in data analytics and/or artificial
intelligence (AI) to bolster the efforts of the newly established Office of Data and Strategic Analytics. All LSU A&M, AgCenter, and Pennington Biomedical Research Center faculty members
with expertise in data analytics and/or AI are invited to apply. The faculty fellow
will collaborate with the Office of Data & Strategic Analytics team on institutional
data studies that focus on leveraging AI and employing data analytics to bolster decision-making
at the university. Learn more about the faculty fellow position.
Summer Leadership Institute
Faculty members that hold administrative positions (e.g. associate dean, department
chair/director) are invited to attend the 2023 Summer Leadership Institute. Presenters
include Executive Vice President & Provost Roy Haggerty, Senior Vice Provost Jane
Cassidy, Vice Provost Jackie Bach, Vice President Keena Arbuthnot, Vice President
John Walters, and more.
Event Details Date: Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023 Time: 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Location: Harrison Board Room, LSU Foundation
2023 New Faculty Summit
New faculty are invited to attend LSU's annual New Faculty Summit where they will learn more about how LSU can support their teaching, research, and
community outreach. Presenters for 2023 include Executive Vice President & Provost
Roy Haggerty, Faculty Senate President Inessa Bazayev, Senior Vice Provost Jane Cassidy,
Interim Vice President Brandon Common, Vice President Todd Manuel, and Vice President
Robert Twilley.
Event Details Date: Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023 Time: 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Location: Auditorium, Huey P. Long Field House
All faculty are invited to attend REFRESH | New Energy for Teaching. This event is
facilitated by the Learning & Teaching Collaborative and focuses on improving undergraduate
teaching. The keynote speaker this year is Dr. Zakiya Wilson-Kennedy, the Ron and
Dr. Mary Neal Distinguished Associate Professor of Chemistry Education and Associate
Dean for Diversity & Inclusion for the College of Science.
Event Details Date: Friday, Aug. 18, 2023 Time: 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Location: Harrison Boardroom, LSU Foundation
Faculty who were promoted and/or tenured during the 2022-2023 academic year will be
honored at a recognition ceremony in August, hosted by the Office of Academic Affairs. Invitations were sent to honorees
and campus leadership. Please contact Morgan Riggs if you have any questions. Click here to view the honorees.
Provost's Distinguished Lecture
Michael Burton
Eugene McDermott Associate Professor of Neuroscience School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences, University of Texas at Dallas
Keynote Address: Neuroimmune Interactions in Acute and Transitional Pain States
Date: Thursday, September 21, 2023 Time: 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Location: TBA Reception to follow
Do you want to promote research opportunities in your college or department to undergraduates?
Host a table at the annual LSU Discover Undergraduate Research Information Fair, which is held during Welcome week. This year, the event will be on Friday, Aug.
18, from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom. Faculty, researchers, and
graduate students are welcome to host a table. Click here to sign up for the research fair. If you have questions, please reach out to Sarah Ferstel.
Facilitating Learning Online
Developed and facilitated by LSU Online & Continuing Education, this instructor-led
four-week course is designed for anyone who is new to teaching online or is interested
in learning more about facilitating an online course. Participants will explore best
practices in making connections with students, creating a community of learning, and
delivering an engaging experience for their students. For more information and to
register, visit the Facilitating Learning Online registration page.
Spotlight on Generative AI
Developed and facilitated by LSU Online & Continuing Education, this workshop is designed
to introduce the concept of generative AI, facilitate discussions about how it can
be used effectively by faculty and students, help faculty navigate considerations
and limitations regarding AI implementation, and recommend ways to design, revise,
and adapt courses with AI. For more information and to register, please visit the
LSU Training and Event Registration website.
Zakiya Wilson-Kennedy
