LSU Discover - Undergraduate Research Program

Thank you to Dr.Erin Oberhaus for demonstrating research techniques in her equine reproduction lab for the Freshmen Explorers today!

We are proud to announce the Fall 2023 Distinguished Undergraduate Researcher awardees!

Students who earn this distinction have demonstrated outstanding ability as advanced student researchers in their disciplines, have presented or published their research, and have participated in a track of activities that prepared them for success in their research pursuits.

Join us in congratulating these six students:

Lauren Betzer, B.A. in Communication Sciences and Disorders, mentored by Dr. Julie Schneider

Claire Brescher, B.S. in Biochemistry, minors in Chemistry and Psychology, mentored by Dr. Patrick DiMario

Anang Duniya Bungwon, B.S. in Microbiology, minor in Psychology, mentored by Dr. Antoineta Guerrero-Plata

Anna Guidry, B.S. in Biological Engineering, mentored by Dr. Philip Jung

Haley Marcotte, B.S. in Biological Sciences, mentored by Dr. Basel Abuaita and Dr. Crystal Johnson

Nekita Pitts, B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, mentored by Dr. Hunter Gilbert

These awardees will be honored at a ceremony on Thursday, December 14 and the distinction will be noted on their transcripts. Congratulations!

“When you think in terms of research… Always keep in mind the arts.”

At the end of October, the Explorers Program visited the to learn about their current exhibits and get a behind the scenes view of the collections. Thank you to Michelle Schulte and Marianna Luquette for leading an engaging and informative tour!

Stay tuned for more on the Explorers next adventure to the LSU Center for River Studies!