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Published March 25, 2026

MONROE, La. – The University of Louisiana Monroe’s radiologic technology program students and faculty represented ULM at the Louisiana Society of Radiologic Technologists (LSRT) Midwinter Seminar in Alexandria, La., on March 14, 2026. 

Senior students participated in a mock exam and critical area review lectures that helped them prepare for the National Registry Exam. The junior students participated in interactive events to help build networking and professional skills, study skills for their learning style, and strengthen critical thinking skills. Junior students also participated in 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 well into the final few rounds of the competition.   

ULM Faculty were also recognized for their contributions to the LSRT. Mr. Brett Bennett, the ULM Radiologic 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 ULM Radiologic 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 Junior portion of the meeting, showing junior students creative ways to assimilate complex ideas into understandable practices. She also serves the society as the chairman of the Nominating and Credentialing.  

“It’s always good to see the faculty and students participating in these conferences and showcasing the expertise each brings to the profession. I’m optimistic about the future of imaging in our state,” said Mr. Bennett.