CHSE Faculty

Faculty at the Forefront

The College of Human Sciences & Education faculty are at the forefront — making the world a better place to live.

CHSE faculty cultivate future leaders who are innovative problem-solvers that seek to have a positive impact on society. We develop cutting-edge, high-quality research and leverage human capital to address the most pressing societal challenges facing the state, nation, and world.

We are committed to pursuing the highest and best version of ourselves, knowing that our excellence can empower transformation in the world.

70

Tenure or Tenure-track Faculty
2022-2023

149

Articles Published
2022-2023

$8.1M

Total Research Expenditures
2022-2023

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Meet the CHSE Faculty

CHSE Faculty reside in the College's five academic units that are devoted to developing leaders and scholars of the future and creating and disseminating knowledge through transformational research.

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Faculty News

The LSU College of Human Sciences & Education 2024 Faculty and Staff Awards acknowledge the exceptional contributions of our faculty and staff. These dedicated colleagues have made a meaningful impact in one of our mission areas or provided vital leadership and support that enabled this important work to thrive.

LSU College of Human Sciences & Education announced the leadership change in the School of Information Studies will be effective January 1, 2025.

Rebecca Hirschhorn, PhD, co-authors the National Athletic Trainers' Association's updated position statement on the development and implementation of emergency action plans in sports, bringing a transformative approach to Sports Emergency Action Plans.

This workshop will address the multifaceted challenges of aging while exploring evidence-based solutions for healthy and fulfilling living. It will foster collaboration among older adults, care partners, healthcare professionals, and others interested in health and wellness within the aging process.

Joshua A. Ellis has received a $100K grant from NSF that is equipping STEM teachers with skills to teach more effectively in high-need schools.

Amanda Benson, PhD, LAT, ATC, from LSU Kinesiology, was honored with the Bob and Lynn Caruthers Service Award by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE).

LSU Kinesiology Professor Senlin Chen, PhD, and his team are developing a novel obesity prevention program to use in Louisiana schools, combining such tactics as virtual pets and coaches with the best science to encourage healthy behaviors.