The George W. Donaghey College of Engineering and Information Technology will host its third annual Open House on Friday, April 27. Continue reading “EIT to host Open House, April 27”
Brooke Cooley, a second year doctoral student at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, jumped at the opportunity to conduct real-world research in conjunction with the Little Rock Police Department. Continue reading “Doctoral student to assist in researching crime in Little Rock”
On Valentine’s Day, six UA Little Rock students will be at the state Capitol to show their love … for research.
Each year, the Capitol hosts a day where undergraduate students showcase their research in the STEM disciplines of science, technology, engineering and math. Posters will set up in the Rotunda from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 14, and the student researchers will be on hand to talk about their scientific work in layman’s terms.
“The purpose of the event is to showcase undergraduate research at Arkansas universities to state representatives, senators, executive officers, public policy officials, Arkansas high school students, and the public,” said Dr. Jim Winter, director of the University Science Scholars, Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation and Arkansas STRIVE programs.
Last year, more than 110 students from 15 Arkansas colleges and universities displayed posters. All student researchers were nominated by a faculty member to participate.
UA Little Rock student presenters include the following:
- Paloma Salazar, Chemistry Department: “Copper-based nanocatalyst for hydrogen production”
- Shelby Wingate, Systems Engineering-Mechanical: “Characteristics of pattern recognition classifiers for EMG signal analysis”
- Nathan Taylor, Chemistry Department: “Analysis of animal kidney stones through infrared spectroscopy”
- Kristen Gregory, Department of Biology: “Investigations into the effects of caffeine on cell death in Dictyostelium discoideum”
- Zaire Husband, Computer Science Department: “Adapting Snipe-It to manage an equipment inventory system”
- Sylvia Szwedo, Chemistry Department: “Isolating Exosomes using tumor-specific antibodies in the serum and ascites of cancer patients”
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock celebrated the amazing research and creative endeavors of talented faculty and staff as well as their role in mentoring students in that endeavor. Continue reading “UA Little Rock puts spotlight on research and creative activities”
Four majors, three universities, and one common goal brought a group of students together to spend the summer of 2017 at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock Center for Integrative Nanotechnology Sciences (CINS).
Dr. Tansel Karabacak has joined the ranks of some of the most celebrated and promising researchers in Arkansas. Continue reading “Tansel Karabacak honored as Arkansas Research Alliance fellow”
During the past 11 years, dozens of students have worked at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock Center for Integrative Nanotechnology Sciences. Continue reading “Alumni Spotlight: Nanotech center gave student chance at a new life”
Dr. Nitin Agarwal, a University of Arkansas at Little Rock information science professor and highly regarded social media researcher, will collaborate on a five-year $7.5 million project.
A chemical weapons expert from a Nobel Peace Prize-winning organization will join the University of Arkansas at Little Rock Department of Chemistry Thursday, April 27, to discuss the need for technical input in chemical weapon policymaking.
Continue reading “Researcher to discuss chemical weapons treaty Thursday, April 27”
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.
Continue reading “Tomatoes on Mars? Student’s genetic research could one day help space travelers”