Engineering Research

In a bold step toward supporting sustainable human presence on the Moon and future exploration of Mars, a team of Louisiana-based researchers is developing next-generation manufacturing methods to assemble and repair space structures using ultrasonic welding (USW) of multi-material composites.

First E-RISE grant to Louisiana will create jobs and solutions to transform agricultural wastes into liquid fuels for transportation, opening new revenue streams for Louisiana’s farmers and the state’s chemical industry.

Two LSU students recently named to the 2025 class of Astronaut Scholars say this lofty achievement would not have been possible without the support and opportunities provided by LSU.