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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”

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UALR Emerging Analytics Center on display at Virtual Reality Summit

The Emerging Analytics Center at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock will provide a comprehensive display of innovative virtual reality and augmented reality technology at Rising Media’s Virtual Reality Summit April 11-12 in New York City.

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Dr. Mary Good to receive seventh Fribourgh Award (updated)

Dr. Mary L. Good, an innovator in economic development and technology in Arkansas, will be honored during the seventh annual Fribourgh Award Reception Sept. 15 at the Pleasant Valley Country Club.

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UALR doctoral student, Juan Munoz, wins audience favorite award in the Leap Motion 3D Jam Competition with his virtual reality app, Potel RVR. Photographed in the Emerging Analytics Center, Engineering and Information Technology Building on February 4, 2016.

UALR doctoral student wins award in virtual reality competition

A doctoral student at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock has won the community favorite award for his pottery-making virtual reality application. Continue reading “UALR doctoral student wins award in virtual reality competition”

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UALR makes debut at Supercomputing conference

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock Emerging Analytics Center recently showcased two virtual reality student projects during Supercomputing 2015 (SC2015), an international conference for high performance computing, networking, storage, and analysis.

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UALR to lead Big Data Hub effort in Arkansas

Arkansas researchers will play an important role in a national effort to drive innovation through mass amounts of data.   

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Virtual reality on display at UALR

Members of the central Arkansas community recently had a unique opportunity to test prototypes and cutting-edge technology as they took a walk through virtual environments at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock George W. Donaghey Emerging Analytics Center.

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An EAC staff member demonstrates some of the center's virtual technology capabilities

EAC open house to introduce visitors to virtual worlds

Curious about the latest in virtual reality and ground-breaking technology?

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock Emerging Analytics Center (EAC) will host an Open House Friday and Saturday, Oct. 16-17. The free event welcomes visitors between the hours of 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but pre-registration is required.

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