These experts from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette faculty and staff have agreed to comment on breaking news, ongoing developments and trends in their areas of expertise. If you need help arranging interviews, contact the Office of Communications and Marketing at 337-482-6397 or email communications@louisiana.edu.
Expert in local and state government, redistricting, elections, and education reform
Department of Political Science
Associate Professor, Associate Dean of the College of Liberal Arts, interim Department Head of Criminal Justice
Expert in the biology of snails, clams, oysters, and octopi
Department of Biology
Associate Professor
Expert in school performance data and improvements, standardized testing, and student assessments
Educational Foundations and Leadership
Associate Professor
Expert in crime scenes, organized crime, evidence evaluation, and the law
Department of Criminal Justice
Instructor
Expert in sports medicine, athletic training, and strength and conditioning
Kinesiology
Associate Professor
Expert in hotel and restaurant management and tourism
Department of Marketing and Hospitality
Senior Instructor
Expert in volcanoes and their potential effect on humans
Department of Geology
Associate Professor