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.
Khodakovskaya co-edits book on benefits of nanotechnology for crops
University of Arkansas at Little Rock Biology Professor Mariya Khodakovskaya, her collaborators, and her graduate students are among a handful of scientists around the world pioneering research on the potential benefits of nanotechnology for crops.
UALR student wins car, donates it to friend
A University of Arkansas at Little Rock student received a car from a veterans’ nonprofit organization and paid the generosity forward by giving the car to a friend in need.
UALR graduate becomes repeat winner of Race for the Cure
A former University of Arkansas at Little Rock student-athlete, Donaghey scholar, and graduate took home the gold for the second year in a row during the 2016 Race for the Cure.
University of Arkansas at Little Rock graduate named wildlife disease biologist of the year
A University of Arkansas at Little Rock graduate was honored as the 2016 wildlife disease biologist of the year by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Winding road leads to med school for UALR graduate
On her way to a bachelor’s degree, Raegan Austin attended six universities, served eight years in the Air National Guard, and switched career focuses three times.
UALR Science Scholars present research at national conference
Six University of Arkansas at Little Rock students presented research at the Emerging Researchers National Conference in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Feb. 25-28 in Washington, D.C., with one student taking home a first place award in chemistry.
Research work prepares graduate student for bright future
Jordyn Radke was ready to move back to Canada. Then the University of Arkansas at Little Rock offered the long-distance runner a scholarship. While considering her options, Radke noticed a comforting detail about Little Rock: It had a hockey rink where she could play in her spare time.
UALR student to help lead national youth organization
America’s Promise Alliance, the nation’s largest partnership organization dedicated to improving the lives of youths, recently announced the election of Zartashia Javid, 20, to its Alliance Trustees for a two-year term.
Students place in biomedical conference
Mary-Kate Williams is one of several who received awards for original research at the IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence Conference Nov. 7-14 in Fayetteville.