Program Overview

Our Earth, Our Laboratory Program

The Our Earth, Our Laboratory program is a day of fun earth science activities led by some of LSU's top geologists.

Program Details

• Eligibility: Students in 7th and 8th grade with an interest in science.
• Date: April 12, 2025
• Time: 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
• Location: LSU Howe-Russell Geoscience Complex (corner of Tower Dr. and South Campus Dr.)

Program Activities

• Learn how to identify rock and mineral samples
• View rocks and minerals under microscopes and ultraviolet light
• Lunch and chat with LSU scientists and students
• Explore our geology research labs

Application Process

• Complete the 2025 Our Earth, Our Laboratory application form
• The application requires an essay, a parent authorization form, and a photography and social media release form that must be completed and signed by a parent or guardian
• Application Deadline: March 21, 2025

Program Benefits

• Hands-on learning about real geology research being done from LSU geologists and geology students
• Opportunity to meet like-minded peers and find similarities aside from their interest in geology and geophysics
• Tour of LSU geologists' labs to explore research instruments, rock samples, and more