Research

Assessing New Media’s Cultural Impact It has been said that the opportunity for growth in third-world countries will come from technological innovation and the adoption of new technologies. How a government manages emerging technologies has strong implications for its citizens, and nowhere is this more evident than in countries where access to even basic necessities … Dr. Kwasi Boateng

Advancing the Essence of Entrepreneurship Most economists would agree that the true essence of entrepreneurship – to define, invest, build, and repeat a successful business model – is what drives economic recovery. As the primary driver behind the campus and community integrated Entrepreneurship Program, Professor Joseph R. Bell has applied that same outlook in the … Joseph R. Bell

Impacting Workplace Relations Dr. Thomas Tudor’s extensive publications in the areas of human resources and organizational studies are constant and ongoing, and his research is impacting workplaces around the globe. Research by. Tudor, professor of management in the College of Business’ Department of Management, is finding ways to motivate employees with limited pay incentives. He … Dr. Thomas R. Tudor

Presenting Inefficiencies and Influences Anyone who has researched heart attacks may have come across RobertSteinbuch’s research, which has been featured on WebMD, as well as the American Journal of Cardiology and Journal of the National Medical Association. “Professor Steinbuch’s significant research in this area has focused on the inefficiencies in emergency healthcare related to heart attacks resulting from … Robert Steinbuch

Leading through Intervention Dr. Ann Robinson’s endeavors in research are legendary. She conducts research studies, translates research to practice, and provides leadership to create sustainable research structures. “Dr. Robinson is on a very lofty peak in the terrain of the field,” said Dr. Don Ambrose, editor of the Roeper Review. Past president of the National Association for … Dr. Ann Robinson

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 parents and families cope with a challenging diagnosis and to offer hope by guiding them through treatment options. Nicholson was the principal investigator on a … 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 area of environmental and atmospheric chemistry. His work focuses on a number of areas, including climate change, air quality, and how organics and aerosols can … 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 solve problems in other fields. Berleant is one of the world’s leading experts in imprecise probabilities. “In my opinion, this is one of the most important research … 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 professional activities and associations have been acknowledged on five continents. During the last five years, the associate professor of art history in the College of … Dr. Laura M. Amrhein

Voice of Excellence Dr. Richard I. Zraick, associate professor in the Department of Audiology and Speech Pathology, is well known nationally for his work in voice assessment and treatment of voice disorders. Several years ago, he was asked to lead an effort by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) to validate a standardized voice assessment instrument. … Dr. Richard I. Zraick