2011

International Research Reputation Research involvement is important in student retention and success, and Dr. Nickolai Kosmatov’s record of publication with students is extensive. His research is recognized as outstanding, and … Nickolai Kosmatov

An Authority on Contracts Sarah Howard Jenkins-Hobbs is a nationally recognized scholar in the field of contracts and commercial law. She is an expert on the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) … Sarah Howard Jenkins-Hobbs

Integrating Teaching, Research, and Service Dr. John Burgin, associate professor in the College of Education, exemplifies the model of successful integration of teaching, research, and service. Over the past three … Dr. John Burgin

Forefront of Nanotechnology Research Dr. Alexandru S. Biris, chief scientist and director of the UA Little Rock Nanotechnology Center, is helping accelerate the development of the science of nanostructures by … Dr. Alexandru S. Biris

Connecting the Community to STEM Mike Tramel has played an important and active role in generating students’ interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics by conducting educational sessions for school … Mike Tramel

Focusing on Children’s Health As assistant professor in the Nursing Department, Jana Thompson has volunteered in local and state emergency response efforts on many occasions. Her work with Cycle Breakers … Jana Thompson

A Criminal Justice Advocate As a member of the Board of Corrections, Dr. Mary Parker has served the Arkansas Department of Corrections (ACD) and the Department of Community Corrections for … Dr. Mary Parker

Carol Johnson, director of the Arkansas Fair Housing Commission, believes Associate Professor Ranko Shiraki Oliver “puts into practice her civic and moral obligation to help others.” Oliver’s service on the … Ranko Shiraki Oliver

Dr. David C. McAlpine has a career-long record of professional service. The most recent example was his election in November as president-elect of the American Council on the Teaching of … Dr. David C. McAlpine

Committed to Education Dr. Gail Hughes is on a mission toward student-centered educational approaches that increase student retention rates based on university life. She routinely offers her expertise to support … Dr. Gail Hughes