REAL Report

Dr. Patrick Scott is an associate professor of economics. He teaches macroeconomics, monetary theory, and research methods at Louisiana Tech University. His research interests include optimal monetary policy models, dynamic general equilibrium models, time series forecasting, and Bayesian econometrics.

Contact Patrick at pscott@latech.edu.

Lauren Hayes is fourth-year business economics major from Roanoke, Virginia. She is involved in Alpha Chi Omega sorority and serves as treasurer for Omicron Delta Epsilon honors society. She plans to graduate in Spring 2025.

Contact Lauren at LEH043@LATech.edu.

Jace R. Honeycutt is a third-year business economics major from Shreveport, LA. He serves as a senator in the Student Government Association, is a member of Pi Kappa Alpha, and is involved in Air Force ROTC. Set to graduate in May 2026, he hopes to commission into the Air Force as a pilot select.

Contact Jace at JRH117@LATech.edu.

Zacc Landry is a third-year finance major from Baton Rouge, LA. He serves on leadership for the Temple Collegiate Ministry and is a member of the Institute of Management Accountants. He plans to graduate in the Fall of 2025 and pursue his master’s degree.

Contact Zacc at ZJL004@LATech.edu.

Henry Messinger is a fourth-year business economics major from Monroe, LA. He is a member and former new initiate trainer of Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity. He operates a fourth-generation land surveying business with his father in Bastrop, LA. He plans to graduate in the Winter 2026 and continue in land surveying.

Contact Henry at HMM030@LATech.edu.

Neal Lopez is a third-year finance major from Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi. He is a videographer/editor for Ratio Christi and Louisiana Tech. He plans to graduate in February 2026.

Contact Neal at NSL007@LATech.edu.

Lauren Niten is an MBA candidate concentrating in finance from Logansport, LA. She graduated from Louisiana Tech University with a Bachelor of Science in Economics in November 2024. She is an alumni of Tri Delta Sorority, and she currently serves as secretary for Omicron Delta Epsilon.

Contact Lauren at LGN005@LATech.edu.

Kennedy Stevens is a third-year business economics major from Bossier City, LA. She is a member of the audio and visual team at Calvary Baptist in Ruston. Kennedy plans to graduate in Spring of 2026 and pursue a career as a financial advisor.

Contact Kennedy at KAS085@LATech.edu.

Landry Worsham is a fourth-year accounting major with a minor in economics from McKinney, Texas. She is a member of Phi Mu Fraternity, Omicron Delta Epsilon, and the Women in Business Association, where she has held various leadership positions. She will graduate in May 2025 and plans to pursue a Master of Accountancy and obtain her CPA.

Contact Landry at LPW010@LATech.edu.