Research

At Lamar University our research efforts make a hands-on difference in the lives of the people we serve. From NASA experiments to cutting-edge research in engineering, nursing, business, the arts, sciences and more, Lamar students and faculty are changing the way we see the world around us.

Research News

Lamar University awarded $678,003 grant for youth flood resilience initiative

January 09, 2026

Lamar University has received a $678,003 grant to launch FLOWS, a three-year program engaging Southeast Texas middle and high school students in hands-on flood education, rain garden projects, and community resilience initiatives.
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Beck Fellows share transformative research experiences at annual ceremony

Mon, November 17, 2025
SHIELD team’s 'smart skin' headed to space for testing

Fri, November 14, 2025
Eight Lamar University faculty recognized among World’s Top 2% of Scientists

Mon, November 10, 2025
Smithsonian features LU professor’s work on band tradition

Thu, July 24, 2025