2012

Guiding Families after Diagnosis Scientist, audiologist, and researcher, Dr. Nannette Nicholson has dedicated her life not only helping children who are deaf or hard of hearing but also helping their … Dr. Nannette Nicholson

Understanding Climatic Processes Considered one of the top scholars and researchers in the College of Science and Mathematics, Dr. Jeffrey S. Gaffney is internationally known for his work in the … Dr. Jeffrey S. Gaffney

Discovering Cures through Probabilities His colleagues outside UA Little Rock say Dr. Daniel Berleant is a pioneer in the relatively new field of bioinformatics, which uses computer science to cure diseases and … Dr. Daniel Berleant

Interpreting Historical Art Dr. Laura Amrhein works tirelessly in pursuit of direct observation and research in the study of ancient non-western culture and the interpretations of art and artifacts. Her … Dr. Laura M. Amrhein

Dr. Mark Giese, associate professor of mass communication, embodies the spirit of UA Little Rock’s commitment to “walk the walk” of service to the community. “He has worked tirelessly and … Dr. Mark Giese

Influencing Insurance Policy While his honors, professional memberships, publications, and presentations are extensive, Lars Powell, Whitbeck-Beyer Chair of Insurance and Financial Services and associate professor in economics and finance, is a … Dr. Lawrence S. Powell

Improving Law and Community Ken Gould is described as a champion of public service, whether related or unrelated to his legal expertise, and has a long history of willingness to … Ken Gould

Building up the Builders An active member of the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) Construction and Health Committee, Jim Carr has served the public interest of the residential construction … James K. Carr

Teaching Literacy through Summer Camps Dr. John Burgin coordinates the Early Childhood Education program. He started a Summer Literacy Camp 10 years ago that has since benefited more than 1,000 … Dr. John Burgin

Promoting STEM Education Upon realizing that Arkansas didn’t have a Science Olympiad, Dr. Eric R. Kaufmann, professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, organized the state’s first event and … Dr. Eric R. Kaufmann