A generous grant from AEP SWEPCO is helping LSU Shreveport students and faculty create mask hooks and parts for face shields that will help keep our local first responders and other healthcare heroes safe from COVID-19.
They've turned the LSUS Cybercollaboratory learning center into a 3D printing shop. The grant from AEP SWEPCO helped LSUS buy more 3D printers and supplies to produce the mask components.
The students are producing clips and facial bands. Sanctuary Arts School in Shreveport will use the parts to create the shields and masks.
LSU Shreveport's CyberCollaboratory is a cooperative learning center for students in several computer-related disciplines. A $300,000 grant from the American Electric Power Foundation helped fund creation of the learning center. The CyberCollaboratory is scheduled to formally open this year.
Dear Friend,
Classes are back in session, and LSU Shreveport students will finish the semester on time! LSUS was an early adopter of online classes, and that foundation helped the faculty and staff transition to virtual classes after the university closed the physical campus to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
But many students are struggling to make ends meet -- and you can help them by one simple act. Next time you place an Amazon order please use AmazonSmile. We are activating the LSUS Foundation Student Emergency Fund. YOU can help us make sure no dream is deferred.
When you shop online with AmazonSmile, Amazon will donate to the emergency fund. It's simple -- sign up with your existing Amazon account, pick "LSU in Shreveport Foundation" from the list of participating charities, and start shopping!
We appreciate all that you do!
Sincerely,
Laura Perdue
Executive Director
