The Colleges of Education (COE) and Colleges of Business (COB) at Louisiana Tech University have teamed up to present “Cryptocurrency: The Meth of Money” as part of the COE’s new lecture series, “Living with Technology.” The lecture will take place on Wednesday, September 28th at 3:00 pm in the University Hall of the Institute of Technology Campus. Sponsored by Janet and Justin Hinckley, the event is free and open to the public.

Lectures included a panel from the Department of Finance and Economics, including Dr. William McCumber, Associate Dean of Graduate Programs and Research, Dr. Patrick Scott, Associate Professor of Economics, and Dr. Nono Gee, Associate Professor of Economics. It is included. Discussions center around cryptocurrencies, their volatility, and how blockchain’s underlying technology can be useful in other applications.

Dr. Don Schillinger, Dean of the College of Education, said: “As active leaders and participants in society, it is imperative that we all be aware of and knowledgeable about these innovative, deliberate and sometimes disruptive technology-related phenomena.”

The COE partners with other Louisiana Tech academic colleges to host additional “Living with Technology” lectures throughout the year. Each will focus on aspects of how technology impacts everyday life.

Dr. Chris Martin, Dean of Business, said: “Technology has changed the way we work, live, and teach. Business colleges embed technology into every aspect of their curriculum. Both students and the community enjoy learning from Dr. I know that. McCumber, Scott, Guai.”

For more information on the Lecture Series, please contact Development Director Rosilynn Gillum at 318.257.2296 or rgillum@latechalumni.org.