Ƶradiologic technology students attend statewide seminar

Published March 25, 2026

A group of students stand in smile in tiered rows.

MONROE, La. –Ƶ’sradiologictechnology program students and faculty represented Ƶat the Louisiana Society of Radiologic Technologists (LSRT) Midwinter Seminar in Alexandria, La., on March 14, 2026.

Senior studentsparticipatedin a mock exam and critical area review lectures that helped them prepare for the National Registry Exam. The junior studentsparticipatedin interactive events to help build networking and professional skills, study skills for their learning style, and strengthen critical thinking skills. Junior students alsoparticipatedin a student bee. Kaylie Dowdy won first place,lasting more than an hour in the line of students being questioned. Several other junior students performed wellintothe final few rounds of the competition.

ƵFaculty were also recognized for their contributions to the LSRT. Mr. Brett Bennett, the ƵRadiologic Technology Program Director and Associate Professor, presented two lectures. One on study skills and test taking strategy and one on Image Production, a critical area review lecture for the national registry.

Dr. Andy Allen, the ƵRadiologic Technology Clinical Coordinator and Associate Professor, partnered with Ms. Ashton Shaw, ULM’s newest radiologic technology faculty member, to present a critical area review lecture on patient care.

Dr. Rebecca Hamm served in the Juniorportionof the meeting, showing juniorstudentscreative ways to assimilate complex ideas into understandable practices. She also serves the society as thechairmanof the Nominating and Credentialing.

“It’salways good to see the faculty and studentsparticipatingin these conferences andshowcasingtheexpertiseeach brings to the profession.I’moptimistic about the future of imaging in our state,”saidMr. Bennett.