Roberts Lab

I am humbled and honored to be appointed executive director and chief scientist of LUMCON (@LUMCONscience) by @LA_Regents today. I am thankful for the continued support of everyone as I transition into this new role.

Campuses across Louisiana will be closed or are moving to remote operations in anticipation of this weekend's winter storm. LATEST UPDATE (as of 8 PM Friday): laregents.edu/emergency

We are grateful for @LAGovJeffLandry’s Executive Budget that supports affordability for our students and workforce development through the inclusion of $14.5M in additional funding for M.J. Foster. #LaProspers #lalege

Bobby Weir, just 17 years old when he co-founded the Warlocks, was one of the very few people who was at every single Grateful Dead show. Joining up with Jerry and Pigpen in 1964, and soon after Billy and Phil, with Mickey soon to follow, the Grateful Dead were defined by each of the unique musicians and voices these guys brought to the stage. And Bobby was as unique as they come. A guitar player unlike any other, and a songwriter who created some of the most interesting, exciting, and oddly-timed songs in rock history, Bobby was also the unabashed rock star in the Grateful Dead. His list of contributions to the Grateful Dead repertoire is way too long to list, but songs like Sugar Magnolia, Truckin', Jack Straw, Cassidy, Looks Like Rain, Playing In The Band, Weather Report Suite, The Music Never Stopped, Estimated Prophet, Feel Like A Stranger, Hell In A Bucket, and Throwing Stones are just the tip of iceberg of his songwriting magnificence. When Bobby had a spare moment both during the Dead's 30 year performing career and after, he was always working on exciting, different projects like Kingfish, Bobby & The Midnites, Weir & Wasserman, RatDog, The Other Ones, The Dead, Furthur, Dead & Company, Wolf Bros, symphonic collaborations, recordings, performing. He never sat still, and was always moving forward, an inspiration to us all. Watching Bobby do anything was always a joy, as he embraced life around him. First and foremost, his family gave him immense happiness. Being on stage and performing for us all showed us a man who loved to bring smiles to our faces. He didn't do anything halfway, always giving it his all. For 60 years, Bobby has been a huge part of the soundtrack to our lives. His kindness, generosity, and musical contributions have made our world a better place. — David Lemieux Photo by Adrian Boot @ Retro Photo Archive

Grambling State honors the life and legacy of Dr. Mildred B. Gauthier Gallot, a trailblazing educator, historian, and author whose scholarship and service shaped our story. In 2021, she reflected on her life, work, and love for Grambling. Learn more: link.gram.edu/mildredgallot

A good time was had by all. Excited about these new @LUMCONscience additions. Always great to be in such a supportive community for the scientific work being done at LUMCON #TurnThatDirt @MistiCordell @BRobertsLab Thanks #lalege

Our Top Photos of 2025 Countdown begins in Houma. We celebrated a milestone for coastal and marine research in Louisiana as @LUMCONscience broke ground on its new Marine Ops Center and laid the keel for the RV Pelican II. #TalentLivesHere #LaProspers

The LCTCS Board of Supervisors has appointed Secretary Richard Nelson as the next president of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System. We look forward to continued momentum across the system as he transitions into this role, effective January 1, 2026.

Tuesday marked a milestone for coastal and marine research in Louisiana! @LUMCONscience broke ground on its new Marine Operations Center and laid the keel for the RV Pelican II — the next chapter in Louisiana’s research fleet. #LaProspers

Obituary: Jane Goodall (1934-2025) Pioneer primatologist who inspired generations of scientists go.nature.com/4pWj5mX

Great visit with @LUMCONscience @BTNEP teams in Cocodrie today! Grateful for the researchers, staff and grad students committed to this marine science and costal work everyday. #GeauxScience #LaProspers

Regents shared the latest data and positive trends as part of its Master Plan Year 6 update on Wednesday. This year’s educational attainment rate of 52.5% is more than a full percentage point higher than the previous record high (2024). 🌐laregents.edu/092425release/ #LaProspers

Want to know how you can support Louisiana’s only National Estuary Program? It’s easy! Write a letter asking your legislators to support BTNEP and the other NEPs by signing on to the ESTUARIES Act. Learn more: bit.ly/3GBb19i

Will this be the last Keeling curve upate from NOAA for CO2 at Mauna Loa? June 2025: 429.61 ppm This may be a tragic moment:

‼️ Heads up! On Monday, June 30, GCOOS will upgrade the server that provides data upload services. If you are a GCOOS data provider and experience any problems sending data after the upgrade, please email us a note (including specific issues you’re having) to Data@GCOOS.org.

@KimHunterReed Happy Birthday Dr. Reed! Louisiana is lucky to have you as our Commissioner of Higher Ed!

So blessed to celebrate another great year around the sun! 🙏🏼❤️🎉🎉🎉

Powerful feature story by @mikejsmith504 on the formidable challenges of maintaining ocean shipping through the lower Mississippi River delta in the face of climate change. Must read. nola.com/news/environme…

🔬 Talent Development Thursday 🔬 LUMCON's DeFelice Marine Center is located on Terrebonne Bay. Its proximity to the Mississippi and Atchafalaya River deltas, extensive estuaries, and coastal waters makes it an ideal venue for marine science research. #LaProspers

🔬 Workforce Wednesday 🔬 A marine consortium comprising 32 public postsecondary institutions and 10 LAICU institutions, @LUMCONscience offers resources and expertise to serve as an incubator and leader for marine science on the Gulf Coast. #LaProspers

We hope you stop by Meet the Fleet on May 3rd. ⚓ Activities and Demonstrations 🐟Tours of LUMCON Research Vessels ⚓Touch-a-Remotely-Operated-Vehicle 🐟Build a Boat and ROV Challenges ⚓Kids Games and Story Times 9am to 3pm at the Blue Works Facility @ 335 Dickson Road.

Deepwater Horizon oil disaster's effects still being revealed 15 years later along Louisiana coast theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/ne…