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
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.
Faculty News
Margaret-Mary Sulentic Dowell, PhD; Cynthia DiCarlo, PhD; and Henderson Lewis Jr., PhD and SOE doctoral scholars presented four research-based sessions at the 2025 18th Annual Mentoring Institute Conference at the University of New Mexico. Their work focused on integrating emotional wellness, mentoring practices and leadership development within doctoral and educational leadership programs.
Scott, associate professor in the LSU School of Social Work, serves on the Community Lighthouse team, a network of trusted civic institutions with solar and battery-powered microgrids and trained volunteers who provide reliable power, critical services and strong neighborhood networks. Community Lighthouse was selected as one of 10 finalists for the $50M Gulf Futures Challenge Grant.
Led by Benoit and Heather Soyka, PhD, of Kent State University, the two-year planning project will create an implementable program for librarians, archivists and Veteran Service Organizations to help Vietnam-era veterans document and preserve their personal and service records.
College of Human Sciences & Education Dean's Advisory Council hosts the community to learn about program dedicated to providing students with moderate disabilities a life-changing university experience.
The Educators Rising Regional Conference is a one-day, on-campus event that brings together high school students, teacher leaders and education partners from across the region to experience LSU's College of Human Sciences & Education. Through interactive sessions, keynote speakers and campus engagement, students explore what it means to be a teacher, connect with LSU faculty and students and discover pathways into education careers. The regional conference supports LSU's Scholarship First Agenda by advancing excellence in education, human development and workforce readiness.
Bullseye for Schools, typically used in K-12 school districts, allows for capturing, uploading and storing video observations and instantly communicating feedback. LSU is the first university in the nation to partner with the platform for preservice teacher observations.
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.