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Einstein developed the math for relativity after imagining himself riding a beam of light. Feynman created his diagrams from the point of view of a subatomic particle. Speech-Language Pathology Professor Janet Morris invented a new way to teach reading by picturing herself as a kindergartener struggling to connect letters with their sounds.

LSU evolutionary biologist Daniel Powell studies how DNA shapes mate choice and helps maintain species boundaries. Using swordtail fish in Mexico, his research shows how traits like color, behavior, and chemical cues influence attraction—and how environmental changes, including pollution, can disrupt these signals. By linking behavior to genetics, Powell reveals how human impacts may influence hybridization and reshape the evolution of species.

LSU brought its campuses together at the Louisiana State Capitol to showcase impact across Louisiana, from research and healthcare to workforce development, highlighting how the LSU System delivers results, expands opportunity, and drives the state forward.