Research explores how ‘deviant’ messages flood social media
From terrorist propaganda to political activism, many diverse causes and voices now use social media as their major public platform. As a result, the way in which groups release, spread, and popularize information online is becoming more and more culturally significant. Dr. Nitin Agarwal, University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR) Jerry L. Maulden-Entergy chair … Research explores how ‘deviant’ messages flood social media
Dr. Nitin Agarwal to give social media keynote in Europe
A social media researcher from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock is slated to give a keynote speech at an international conference in Spain.
2 Days to Startup winners announced
Numerous University of Arkansas at Little Rock students were honored for their performance during a recent tech business start-up event at UALR.
Professor Seshadri Mohan serves as technology publication editor
A University of Arkansas at Little Rock professor recently served as the lead guest editor for one of the top publications of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. Dr. Seshadri Mohan, professor in the Systems Engineering Department, edited the October 2015 edition of IEEE Communications Magazine, which Mohan said has the widest distribution of … Professor Seshadri Mohan serves as technology publication editor
BEST Robotics Game Day coming to UALR
Hundreds of students — and their robots — from throughout Arkansas will put on a show this weekend at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.
UALR to host 2 Days to Startup entrepreneurial event
A unique entrepreneurial opportunity is coming to the University of Arkansas at Little Rock campus thanks to a partnership between the university and The Venture Center.
Social media scholar tabbed for prestigious Entergy chair
In recent years, the age-old battle for hearts and minds has moved to a different frontier. Today, militant organizations use social media to recruit, and nations deploy coordinated online propaganda campaigns to drive home their narratives. To analyze and track these behaviors, U.S. Department of Defense and NATO officials turn to the expertise of Dr. … Social media scholar tabbed for prestigious Entergy chair
UALR hosts National Science Foundation-funded cybersecurity projects
Future cybersecurity experts are set to discuss how people can better protect their online data and identities.
Agarwal and students present research at Stanford-hosted symposia
Several UALR students recently traveled with their faculty mentor, Dr. Nitin Agarwal, to present research at the Association for Advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AAAI) Spring 2015 Symposia Series. The symposia was held March 23 to 25 at Stanford University in California. Agarwal said the students’ various research is part of a larger program, Social Computing … Agarwal and students present research at Stanford-hosted symposia
