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UA Little Rock student shares love of robotics with “Star Wars” inspired microdroids

July 1, 2021

Alejandro Alvarez-Barreiro, right, and Sandra Leiterman, left, test out one of his drones inspired by "Star Wars."

One University of Arkansas at Little Rock student is hoping his series of microdroids inspired by a galaxy far, far away will inspire other students to get interested in STEM … UA Little Rock student shares love of robotics with “Star Wars” inspired microdroids

UA Little Rock hosts 2019 summer camps

April 24, 2019

Participants in UA Little Rock's Young Writers Camp offer positive affirmations to inspire their fellow campers to read aloud in front of the group. Photo by Lonnie Timmons III/UA Little Rock Communications.

Looking for an engaging summer program to keep a motivated student academically challenged, or interested in having a student explore a new interest?

UA Little Rock hosts summer camps

April 9, 2018

Looking for an engaging summer program to keep a motivated student academically challenged, or interested in having the student explore a new interest?

UA Little Rock to host first ever VEX Robotics Tournament

November 27, 2017

The Just a Prototype robotics team members include: Back row (L-R) Jamie Burrows, Rachel Smith, Shala Nail, and Donetha Groover. Front row (L-R) David Shurley , FLN the robot, and Faculty Advisor Sandra Leiterman.

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock will host its first VEX Robotics Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 2, at the basketball courts in the Donaghey Student Center.