Active Research

Our location in the heart of Louisiana provides us with research opportunities in a wide range of disciplines, including evolution, ecology, marine biology neuroscience, and genetics.

The Department of Biology at UL Lafayette investigates a wide range of research questions across many areas of the biological sciences. We are actively engaged in research and education as one of the largest biology programs located on the Gulf Coast.

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Discover the Possibilities

We're unlocking the secrets to cosmology, dark matter and dark energy, novel energy-harvesting materials, atmospheric and underwater acoustics, sensor development, radioactive dating, and more.

With our physics undergraduate and graduate programs, you can get involved with our world-class and interdisciplinary research while studying the foundations and latest developments in physics.

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Expertise in coastal ecology

UL Lafayette’s expertise in coastal ecology and ecosystems prepares students for careers in the oil and gas industries, coastal protection and restoration, environmental sciences, and geology.

Our interdisciplinary approach in the School of Geoscience enables us to look at the underlying science of major societal issues.

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Hybrid Programs

Our Informatics Program offers a new bachelor’s degree with concentrations in business, healthcare, media technology, and systems administration.

Our interdisciplinary studies enables students to work with faculty to create hybrid programs and take courses in multiple fields of study.

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Making Data Useful

Computer Sciences graduate student Nicholas Lipari is using 3-D technology to make big data useful. He is using data collected when Hurricane Isaac made landfall in Louisiana to create a way to monitor real-time data.

Our computer science program offers concentrations that range from computer hardware and applied computing to artificial intelligence and game design and is home to the Center for Advanced Computer Studies.

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Hands-On Experience

At UL Lafayette, you are going to see all the complexities of chemistry right in front of you.

Our programs focus on the theory behind chemistry, but then you're going to put those theories to practice. You'll see it all — not just think about it.
 

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Diverse Course Work

Our programs let you understand and harness the power of math through undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs with comprehensive and diverse coursework. Our faculty members are world renowned, and conduct research with millions of dollars in funding.

Become fluent in the language of the universe — see what our programs can offer you.

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College of Sciences

The Ray P. Authement College of Sciences at UL Lafayette brings faculty and students together who are passionate about exploration and discovery. We encourage collaboration and independent thinking so you can find ways to better understand, explain, and positively impact the world around you.

At UL Lafayette, accomplished faculty and next-generation scientists conduct groundbreaking research side-by-side.

We offer graduate and undergraduate degrees in biology, chemistry, computer science, environmental science, geology, informatics, mathematics, and physics with a range of concentrations and specializations.

November 16th, 2024

Anniversary Poster Session and Reception

On the evening of Thursday 7 November 2024 we continued our celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of the founding of... Read More ➝
October 19th, 2024

Science Day 2024

On Friday, 18 October 2024 we hosted approximately 700 high school students at Science Day 2024, Sponsored by... Read More ➝
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Get Involved!

Seminars and colloquia are a great way to expand your knowledge and interact with interesting people. Several department seminar and colloquia series have started meeting this semester. Please consider attending one!

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