The University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s Department of Computer Science is among the Top 50 “Most Innovative” in the nation, according to an online resource focused on computer science programs across the U.S. Continue reading “Computer Science Department named one of most innovative in nation”
The U.S. Department of Education has awarded a multi-year, multi-million dollar grant to the Jodie Mahony Center for Gifted Education at University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Continue reading “Department of Education awards multi-million dollar grant to UALR”
For the fourth year, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock Institute on Race and Ethnicity will honor individuals who have been integral to civil rights in the state by honoring them with bronze commemorative plaques on the Arkansas Civil Rights Heritage Trail in the heart of downtown Little Rock. Continue reading “2014 Civil Rights Heritage Trail honorees are announced”
Budding scientists and engineers interested in exploring such future careers while experiencing the fun of a summer camp are encouraged to apply for a science program hosted at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock this year. Continue reading “Aspiring scientists and engineers can experience summer camp”
The Washington D.C.-based nonprofit, Triangle Coalition for STEM Education, announced yesterday its 2014 board of directors which included a UALR faculty member, Dr. Wendi J.W. Williams. Continue reading “Faculty member elected to national STEM board”
Two UALR students were recently added to the list of researchers who will present their work at the Emerging Researchers National Conference in Washington D.C. Feb. 20 through 22, 2014. Continue reading “Students to present STEM research at national conference”
UALR junior Kari Payton enjoyed “working with her hands” in her dad’s construction business growing up in the tiny northeast Louisiana town of Bastrop. Continue reading “Future female engineer inspired by dad, professor, peers”
Even though recent research indicates that STEM majors (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) are among the most profitable for minority students, piquing their attention in these fields is often a challenge. Continue reading “First ever ‘Geek Speak’ aims to entice minorities to STEM majors”
Two students from the UALR George W. Donaghey College of Engineering and Information Technology, Daniel Pullen and Anthony Keener, recently demonstrated two essential strengths in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics field – conducting original scientific research and communicating that research to a diverse audience.
Continue reading “STEM Students: Connecting Science, Community”