Emerging Analytics Center Student Researcher Ramiro Serrano Vergel dissects a virtual corpse on the Immersive virtual reality table at the EAC center. Photo by Lonnie Timmons III/UA Little Rock Communications.

UA Little Rock Emerging Analytics Center to host open house featuring virtual and augmented reality technology April 7-8

The Emerging Analytics Center at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock will host an open house from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 7-8, where visitors can see the latest cutting-edge technology in the world of virtual and augmented reality.  Continue reading “UA Little Rock Emerging Analytics Center to host open house featuring virtual and augmented reality technology April 7-8”

The Emerging Analytics Center created virtual representations of senior guards Marcus Johnson Jr. and Sharde' Collins.

Trojans fans celebrate Sun Belt Championships with VR experience

Fans of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock Trojans can enhance their Sun Belt Conference Tournament experience with the Emerging Analytics Center’s update to the “UALR TrojansAR” app. Continue reading “Trojans fans celebrate Sun Belt Championships with VR experience”

Dr. Carolina Cruz-Neira

Cruz-Neira chairs international virtual reality conference

Dr. Carolina Cruz-Neira, director of the Emerging Analytics Center at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, chaired an international virtual reality conference Dec. 7-9 at the Clinton Presidential Center in Little Rock.  Continue reading “Cruz-Neira chairs international virtual reality conference”

Scott Parazynski

Former astronaut serves as keynote speaker at international virtual reality conference

Scott Parazynski, a decorated physician and astronaut recently inducted into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame, will be the keynote speaker of an international virtual reality conference Dec. 7-9 at the Clinton Presidential Center in Little Rock.  Continue reading “Former astronaut serves as keynote speaker at international virtual reality conference”

Dr. Carolina Cruz-Neira

Carolina Cruz-Neira recognized as virtual reality innovator

Dr. Carolina Cruz-Neira, director of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s George W. Donaghey Emerging Analytics Center, has been recognized as one of the greatest innovators in virtual reality by two publications.   Continue reading “Carolina Cruz-Neira recognized as virtual reality innovator”

Lewis Siegel

Walt Disney animator to share career experiences

University of Arkansas at Little Rock students and employees have the chance to draw on the experiences of an animation expert with more than 20 years of industry experience.   Continue reading “Walt Disney animator to share career experiences”

Dr. Julien Mirivel, Dr. Carolina Cruz-Neira, and Rupa Dash have been selected to speak at the TEDxMarkhamSt event on Sept. 30.

Three from UALR selected for TEDxMarkhamSt event

Two faculty members and the winner of the 2016 student speaking competition will represent the University of Arkansas at Little Rock during central Arkansas’s own TED event Sept. 30 at the Ron Robinson Theater.  Continue reading “Three from UALR selected for TEDxMarkhamSt event”

UALR art professor designs new Fribourgh Award

When Dr. Mary Good receives the seventh annual Fribourgh Award on Thursday, Sept. 15, at the Pleasant Valley Country Club, she will also become the first recipient of a unique work of art designed by a local Little Rock artist and art professor.  Continue reading “UALR art professor designs new Fribourgh Award”