Moviebarcode, a technique used to summarize videos by compressing an entire video into a single image, to systematically categorize and analyze videos on YouTube.

UA Little Rock researchers earn Best Paper Award for research using moviebarcode as video analysis method

A group of researchers from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock Collaboratorium for Social Media and Online Behavioral Studies (COSMOS) have been recognized for their research using moviebarcode, a technique used to summarize videos by compressing an entire video into a single image, to systematically categorize and analyze videos on YouTube. Continue reading “UA Little Rock researchers earn Best Paper Award for research using moviebarcode as video analysis method”

UA Little Rock researchers explore challenges faced by homeless LGBTQ adults in Arkansas

Criminal justice researchers at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock are investigating the unique challenges and barriers faced by homeless LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer/questioning) adults in Arkansas. Continue reading “UA Little Rock researchers explore challenges faced by homeless LGBTQ adults in Arkansas”

Imran Sarker

UA Little Rock Researchers Accepted to NSF I-Corps, Delta I-Fund Entrepreneurial Programs

A University of Arkansas at Little Rock doctoral student and professor have been accepted into two early-seed entrepreneurial programs that will help support the commercialization of new technologies in Arkansas. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Researchers Accepted to NSF I-Corps, Delta I-Fund Entrepreneurial Programs”

Dr. Richard Wang and Dr. John Talburt

Talburt, Wang named to 2021 List of Leading Academic Data Leaders

Two professors from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock have been recognized as some of this year’s top academic data leaders in the U.S. and Canada. Continue reading “Talburt, Wang named to 2021 List of Leading Academic Data Leaders”

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is partnering with a higher education consortium led by the University of Louisville to offer an online Cybersecurity Workforce Certificate program funded by the National Security Agency (NSA).

UA Little Rock will offer cybersecurity certificate through higher education partnership

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is partnering with a higher education consortium led by the University of Louisville to offer an online Cybersecurity Workforce Certificate program funded by the National Security Agency (NSA). Continue reading “UA Little Rock will offer cybersecurity certificate through higher education partnership”

Dr. K. Bao Vang-Dings

New grant, National Fellowship for UA Little Rock Nanotechnology Researcher

Dr. K. Bao Vang-Dings, research assistant professor at the Center for Integrative Nanotechnology Sciences at UA Little Rock, is ringing in the summer with exciting news. Continue reading “New grant, National Fellowship for UA Little Rock Nanotechnology Researcher”

The university’s Emerging Analytics Center will host the camp for students in grades 7-12 from noon to 5 p.m. Aug. 2-6 at UA Little Rock. Students will spend an action-packed week creating a virtual reality tour for the Oculus Quest or Oculus Quest 2.

UA Little Rock to Host Virtual Reality Summer Camp Aug. 2-6

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock will host a virtual reality summer camp in August for junior high and high school students. Continue reading “UA Little Rock to Host Virtual Reality Summer Camp Aug. 2-6”

Alejandro Alvarez-Barreiro, right, and Sandra Leiterman, left, test out one of his drones inspired by "Star Wars."

UA Little Rock student shares love of robotics with “Star Wars” inspired microdroids

One University of Arkansas at Little Rock student is hoping his series of microdroids inspired by a galaxy far, far away will inspire other students to get interested in STEM education. Continue reading “UA Little Rock student shares love of robotics with “Star Wars” inspired microdroids”

Maryam Maleki

Internet Safety Month Student Profile: Maryam Maleki

In celebration of Internet Safety Month, UA Little Rock is profiling student researchers working in this area.  Continue reading “Internet Safety Month Student Profile: Maryam Maleki”

Benjamin Miller

Internet Safety Month Student Profile: Benjamin Miller

In celebration of Internet Safety Month, UA Little Rock is profiling student researchers working in this area.  Continue reading “Internet Safety Month Student Profile: Benjamin Miller”