Arkansas Space Grant Consortium celebrates 50th anniversary of moon landing

The UA Little Rock-based Arkansas Space Grant Consortium is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the 1969 Apollo 11 moon landing with two out-of-this-world events this summer.  Continue reading “Arkansas Space Grant Consortium celebrates 50th anniversary of moon landing”

UA Little Rock student Diamond McGehee presents her research at a 2017 NASA conference in Washington, D.C.

Tomatoes on Mars? Student’s genetic research could one day help space travelers

Genetic research by a University of Arkansas at Little Rock student that could one day aid Mars colonists was one of only 10 student projects highlighted during a national NASA Space Grant conference.

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Former astronaut Duane "Digger" Carey speaks to a student about his 2002 mission to the Hubble Space Telescope during a colloquium at UALR on Feb. 25.

Astronaut inspires youths to pursue higher education

Duane “Digger” Carey credits education as the defining element that led a child who grew up in public housing in St. Paul, Minnesota, to a successful career as an astronaut who piloted a shuttle mission to service the Hubble Space Telescope in 2002.

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Astronaut Duane "Digger" Carey

Astronaut Duane “Digger” Carey visits UALR

Former astronaut Duane “Digger” Carey will discuss his 2002 mission to the Hubble Space Telescope during a visit to the University of Arkansas at Little Rock on Feb. 25. Continue reading “Astronaut Duane “Digger” Carey visits UALR”