UA Little Rock to Host 2025 CBHHS Research Symposium Featuring Author Daniel Susskind

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock will host the 2025 College of Business, Health, and Human Services (CBHHS) Research Symposium Sept. 4-5, bringing together faculty, students, and community members to explore cutting-edge research and the impact of artificial intelligence on education and the workforce.

The two-day event will feature presentations from UA Little Rock faculty, workshops designed to support research development, and two keynote lectures from Daniel Susskind, a renowned economist, author, and professor at King’s College London.

Susskind, widely recognized for his work on technology and the future of work, will give a lecture for UA Little Rock students and employees on Thursday, Sept. 4, from 2-3:30 p.m. in the University Theatre, Center for Performing Arts. The lecture, “The Future of Education and AI,” will focus on the role of artificial intelligence in our world and how it will impact the future of education, especially higher education. This lecture will be followed by a book signing and reception in the lobby from 3:30-4:30 p.m.

UA Little Rock will also welcome Susskind for a public lecture, “The Future of Work and AI,” from 2-3:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5, in the University Theatre. The lecture will explore how artificial intelligence is transforming professions, reshaping the economy, and creating new opportunities for growth. Following the presentation, Susskind will sign copies of his acclaimed books from 3:30-4:30 p.m. in the lobby.

Registration for both lectures are required. Fill out the following online form to sign up.

“We’re honored to welcome Dr. Daniel Susskind to our campus for this year’s CBHHS Research Symposium,” said Dr. Tusty ten Bensel, associate dean of CBHHS. “As artificial intelligence continues to reshape the landscape of education, we must engage in forward-thinking conversations. Dr. Susskind brings a global perspective and insight into how AI can be leveraged to enhance teaching, learning, and our understanding of how AI will impact our professions in the future. This is a timely and vital conversation for students, educators, researchers, and community members alike, and we’re thrilled to provide a platform for it here.”

Susskind is the author of “A World Without Work: Technology, Automation, and How We Should Respond” and co-author of “The Future of the Professions.” His research examines how technology and AI are transforming economies and professional life.

In addition to Susskind’s lectures, the symposium will highlight innovative research from UA Little Rock faculty who won CBHHS seed grants. This special presentation will take place from 9-10:30 a.m. Sept. 4 in Reynolds 103. The research projects include:

• Dr. Suzanne Coble, School of Criminal Justice and Criminology, “Evaluating the Effects of Attorney Questioning Strategies on Jurors’ Perception of Victim Credibility in Child Sexual Abuse Trials”
• Dr. Seunghyun Kim and Dr. Casey Rockwell, School of Business, “Influence and Integrity: Developing a Deepfake Video Generation Tool to Analyze the Impact of Financial Influencers on Consumer Behavior”
• Dr. Meagan Beaty, Dr. Katelyn Wilson, Jami Hollingsworth, and Raphael James, School of Counseling, Human Performance, and Rehabilitation, “Project for Preserving American Sign Language in Arkansas”

Workshops will provide faculty with practical support for research development. Criminal Justice Professors Dr. Bob Lytle and Dr. ten Bensel will talk about how to write and apply for a successful National Science Foundation (NSF) Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) grant from 12:15-1:30 p.m. Sept. 4 in Reynolds 103. Additionally, Dr. Laura Danforth, interim co-director of the School of Social Work, will speak about “Qualitative Research 101” from 12:15-1:30 p.m. Sept. 5 in Reynolds 107. Fill out this online form to register for one or both workshops.

The CBHHS Research Symposium is free and open to the campus community. The featured speakeris made possible through the support of the Department of Psychological Science, the Marie Wilson Howells Endowment, the School of Business Kempner Lecture Series, the College of Business, Health, and Human Services, and the UA Little Rock Graduate School.