High school students who have tasted the thrill of scientific research and discovery as part of the Nanotechnology Center at UALR have been invited to a Nanotechnology Academy Graduation celebration from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 14, at the Bailey Alumni Center as part of UALR’s Nanotechnology Academy Mentorship.

The center’s outreach program allows high school students to work with UALR scientists involved in nanotechnology-based research.

The students will have an opportunity to discuss what they learned at the center and describe their scientific research. Each student will receive a lab coat in recognition of their participation prior to concluding remarks by Dr. Alex Biris, chief scientist at the Nanotechnology Center.