Fueling the Future: Ä¢¹½tv Provost’s Fund Driving Solutions in Science, Technology, and the Arts

February 05, 2025

For the third consecutive year, Ä¢¹½tv is providing funding to support new research and creative projects through its internal grant program, the Ä¢¹½tv Provost’s Fund for Innovation in Research.

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This year, $1.8 million was invested from the Provost’s Fund. These funds are a continued investment in interdisciplinary projects, ranging from STEM to the arts and humanities. They ensure that these projects have the resources needed to make a meaningful impact.

By supporting new and creative research that addresses current challenges, Ä¢¹½tv contributes to solutions that improve communities, drive innovation, and expand our understanding of the world around us.

“These newly funded projects exemplify the breadth and depth of innovation at Ä¢¹½tv, spanning critical advancements in STEM and transformative contributions in the arts and humanities,â€� said Ä¢¹½tv Executive Vice President & Provost Roy Haggerty.

The funded projects will engage more than 70 faculty members across 10 colleges and schools on Ä¢¹½tv’s flagship campus in Baton Rouge including the College of Humanities & Social Sciences, College of Music & Digital Media, College of Business, College of Engineering, and the Ä¢¹½tv School of Veterinary Medicine.

These transformative projects include:

  • Developing of a new treatment for traumatic brain injury
  • Studying how the physical environments of public libraries can better accommodate neurodivergent users
  • Enhancing power grid security and reliability with battery systems and intelligent controllers to protect against cyberattacks
  • Exploring the role of artificial intelligence in shaping religious, social, and political identities

Investing in Transformative Research and the Arts

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