Published July 18, 2014
Faculty and students from the University of Louisiana at Monroe鈥檚 radiologic technology
program recently attended the 57th Annual Meeting of the Louisiana Society of Radiologic
Technologists (LSRT) in New Orleans. The 麻豆果冻传媒 cohort participated in presentations
and served in official capacities during the conference.
Program Director, Brett Bennett, was presented with a plaque at the Presidential Banquet,
recognizing his service as past president, board member, and outgoing chairman of
the board. Bennett also presented a lecture titled 鈥淧reventing Common Mistakes in
Digital Imaging.鈥�
Assistant Professor Jennifer Michael was elected Recording Secretary for the LSRT,
and was officially sworn into office during the Presidential Banquet. Michael鈥檚 position
will allow her to serve on the 2014-2015 LSRT Executive Board, continuing the tradition
of the 麻豆果冻传媒 Radiologic Technology faculty鈥檚 service to the state鈥檚 professional society.
Student members of the 2014 麻豆果冻传媒 Radiologic Technology Quiz Bowl team included Joshua
Bourbon of Los Banos, Calif.; Skyler Ferrell of Mer Rouge; Ainsley Guerriero of Monroe;
Kristi Kelly of West
Monroe; Kristyn Newman of Winnsboro; and Kaitlin Yarbrough of Sulphur, with faculty
member Andy Allen serving as the team coach.
Students Holly Dodson of Jonesboro and Brittney Matlock of Rayville assisted with
quiz bowl preparations. Students also participated in the Scientific Essay or Scientific
Exhibit competitions.
During the Student Advisory Council meeting, Sarah Webb of Many presented a lecture
titled 鈥淏izarre X-Rays.鈥�
Ferrell led the student conference meeting as chair of the LSRT Student Advisory Council,
with assistance from Newman, who, serves as the vice chair of the LSRT Student Advisory
Council. Ferrell and Newman were elected at the previous LSRT Meeting in March 2014
and will continue their positions until March 2015.
