Andrew Cherry, a senior mechanical systems engineering major, has been researching how to improve the lift capability and takeoff of quadcopter drones for commercial use. Photo by Ben Krain.

UA Little Rock student researches how to improve lift capabilities, flight times in drones

A University of Arkansas at Little Rock student has been experimenting with drone design in hopes of making current drone technology more viable for commercial ventures.  Continue reading “UA Little Rock student researches how to improve lift capabilities, flight times in drones”

Two UA Little Rock programs earn accreditation

Two programs from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock Donaghey College of Engineering and Information Technology have received accreditation from ABET. Continue reading “Two UA Little Rock programs earn accreditation”

UA Little Rock Systems Engineering students Hugh Benfer, left, Jason Reed, right, and Shelby Wingate, middle, competed in the Human Powered Vehicle Challenge in State College, Pennsylvania. Photo by Ben Krain.

UA Little Rock students compete in university’s first human powered vehicle challenge

A team of systems engineering students at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock has gone where no UA Little Rock students have gone before by participating in the Human Powered Vehicle Challenge.  Continue reading “UA Little Rock students compete in university’s first human powered vehicle challenge”

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Students say goodbye to summer, hello to fall semester

The first day of school tends to bring a roller coaster of emotions, from excitement and anxiety to anticipation. As UALR students said their final goodbyes to summer, they turned their focus to their long-term goals and sought to make their dreams come true. Continue reading “Students say goodbye to summer, hello to fall semester”