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Biology and geology student Syd Joheim gained hands-on experience studying coral reefs, field samples and geological formations during a study abroad experience in the Bahamas. The trip helped her see the connections between her fields of study and sparked a new appreciation for Arkansas’ natural environment. Geology major and Donaghey Scholar Ella Campbell expanded her … Study Abroad Brings Learning to Life for UA Little Rock Students

This year, Syd Joheim, our geology major, was selected to serve as a Student Ambassador for the Paleontological Society at GSA Connects 2025. With the society’s financial and professional support, they attended GSA’s annual conference for the first time, where they connected with fellow scientists and paleontologists and presented their own research. The ambassador program … Geology Student Syd Joheim Serves as Student Ambassador for the Paleontological Society at GSA Connects 2025

Faculty Excellence Award for Teaching Dr. Joshua Spinler, advanced instructor and lab coordinator for the Geology program, has received the Faculty Excellence Award for Teaching, which is given to exemplars of the teacher/mentor model who maintain high expectations of their students. “Dr. Spinler’s extensive contributions to teaching, his unwavering commitment to student success, and his … Dr. Joshua Spinler Honored with Faculty Excellence Award for Teaching

Dr. René A. Shroat-Lewis, Associate Professor of Geology at UA Little Rock, has been honored with the first-ever Accomplished Alumni Award from the Department of Earth, Environment, and Planetary Sciences at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville—her Ph.D. alma mater. The Accomplished Alumni Award recognizes graduates who have achieved outstanding success in their professional careers, made … Dr. René Shroat-Lewis Receives Accomplished Alumni Award from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Dr. René A. Shroat-Lewis, Associate Professor of Geology at UA Little Rock, has been recognized with the President’s Award from the Association for Women Geoscientists (AWG). This prestigious national honor is presented annually to individuals who exemplify the “three E’s” — encourage, enhance, and exchange — through their professional excellence and dedication to supporting women … Dr. René Shroat-Lewis Honored with National Award for Leadership in Geosciences