Sandra Leiterman works with students in the Cave in the Emerging Analytics Center at UA Little Rock. Photo by Benjamin Krain.

Cybersecurity Education Leader Inspiring Others by Fulfilling Educational Goals

In the dynamic realm of cybersecurity, where resilience is key, the newly minted Dr. Sandra Leiterman not only safeguards digital landscapes but also blazes a trail of inspiration. Continue reading “Cybersecurity Education Leader Inspiring Others by Fulfilling Educational Goals”

Teachers from around the state participate in the Arkansas STRIVE program. Photo by Ben Krain.

STRIVE Program Empowers Arkansas Educators to Prepare Students for STEM Careers

Debra Rail, a chemistry and physics teacher at Vilonia High School, recently spent 18 days exploring the intricate workings of a lumber and design center.  Continue reading “STRIVE Program Empowers Arkansas Educators to Prepare Students for STEM Careers”

Dr. Mark Baillie leads the Mobile Institute on Scientific Teaching workshop on campus. Photo by Benjamin Krain.

UA Little Rock Faculty Embrace Strategies to Improve Teaching

UA Little faculty members learned about valuable teaching strategies to improve student success and retention in the classroom through active-learning techniques during the 2023 Mobile Institute on Scientific Teaching held May 15-19 in Ottenheimer Library. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Faculty Embrace Strategies to Improve Teaching”

UA Little Rock professors, from left, Mark Baille, Ronia Kattoum, Michael Moore, David Montague and Lundon Pinneo received a large grant from the National Science Foundation to work to improve undergraduate education in the Donaghey College of STEM.

Largest NSF Grant Awarded to UA Little Rock Will Support Ongoing Undergraduate STEM Education Efforts

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has been awarded a nearly $2 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to enhance teaching and learning and to promote student success in undergraduate STEM education. This is the largest grant UA Little Rock has ever received from the National Science Foundation.  Continue reading “Largest NSF Grant Awarded to UA Little Rock Will Support Ongoing Undergraduate STEM Education Efforts”

Jerry Damerow presents Carl Rosenbaum with the 2021 Fribough Award from UA Little Rock. Photo by Jen Missouri Photography.

UA Little Rock Honors Safe Foods Co-Founder Carl Rosenbaum, Raises Record-Breaking Amount for STEM Student Scholarships

A visionary entrepreneur and businessman who recognized the potential of a revolutionary new product developed by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences was honored with the University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s 2021 Fribourgh Award. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Honors Safe Foods Co-Founder Carl Rosenbaum, Raises Record-Breaking Amount for STEM Student Scholarships”

Alejandro Alvarez-Barreiro, right, and Sandra Leiterman, left, test out one of his drones inspired by "Star Wars."

UA Little Rock student shares love of robotics with “Star Wars” inspired microdroids

One University of Arkansas at Little Rock student is hoping his series of microdroids inspired by a galaxy far, far away will inspire other students to get interested in STEM education. Continue reading “UA Little Rock student shares love of robotics with “Star Wars” inspired microdroids”

Dr. Lawrence Whitman and Heidi Whitman

Whitmans make planned gift to benefit UA Little Rock’s Donaghey College of STEM

Dr. Lawrence Whitman, dean of the Donaghey College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), and his wife, Heidi Whitman, administrative coordinator for the Arkansas District Export Council, have made a planned gift, currently valued at $50,000, to the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.  Continue reading “Whitmans make planned gift to benefit UA Little Rock’s Donaghey College of STEM”

Berry makes planned gift to support UA Little Rock STEM students

Dr. Brian Berry, vice provost for research and dean of the Graduate School, has made a planned gift, currently valued at about $50,000, to the University of Arkansas at Little Rock to support the Donaghey College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Continue reading “Berry makes planned gift to support UA Little Rock STEM students”