Chemistry Program

Dr. Brian Walker, assistant professor of chemistry at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, has received a $72,000 grant through the Arkansas IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE) to support research aimed at developing new compounds with the potential to fight cancer. Working in collaboration with researchers at the University of Arkansas for … UA Little Rock’s Dr. Brian Walker Receives $72,000 Grant to Advance Anti-Cancer Research

Noureen Siraj, associate professor of chemistry at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, has been selected as one of 12 recipients of the 2026 Emerging Research Leaders (ERL) Program grant, a new statewide initiative designed to strengthen research in Arkansas and support scientists pursuing federal funding opportunities. The program, created by the Arkansas Research … UA Little Rock’s Dr. Noureen Siraj Awarded Emerging Research Leaders Grant

Growth has defined Stephen Afolabi’s journey. From his early studies in Nigeria to his research in the United States, he has moved from traditional chemistry into emerging work in machine learning. As he prepares to graduate with a master’s degree in chemistry from UA Little Rock, Afolabi looks back on how much he’s grown. Originally … UA Little Rock Graduate Student Combines Chemistry and Technology to Shape Future of Research

Nine students from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock recently showcased their research at STEM Posters at the Capitol, an annual event held at the Arkansas State Capitol that highlights student-led research from across the state. STEM Posters at the Capitol provides students with the opportunity to share original research with state lawmakers and … Nine UA Little Rock Students Present STEM Research at Arkansas State Capitol

Students and faculty at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock will have the opportunity to explore how chemistry helps preserve works of art during a hands-on conservation science workshop on Thursday, March 12. Hosted by the Central Arkansas Local Section of the American Chemical Society and UA Little Rock assistant professor of chemistry, Dr. … UA Little Rock to Host Hands-On Workshop on the Science of Art Conservation

It may be one of the best-kept secrets in Arkansas. Inside a lab at UA Little Rock, chemistry students are designing everything from Alzheimer’s and migraine drugs to next-generation materials stronger than Kevlar. The work, led by Dr. Jerry Darsey, is gaining international acclaim, most recently with an award from the International Society of Advanced … UA Little Rock Professor Honored with International Award for Pioneering Materials Research

A University of Arkansas at Little Rock student took part in a highly competitive summer research program focused on organic chemistry, working to enhance the effectiveness of an experimental antibiotic.

Two University of Arkansas at Little Rock chemistry professors have received a $50,000 grant from the Arkansas IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE) that will bring new equipment to campus that will greatly enhance chemistry research and education.

A University of Arkansas at Little Rock chemistry professor who has worked at the university for three decades is sharing the knowledge he has gained through decades of camping and Boy Scout experience in his first book – a camping guide full of useful tips to make the best of outdoor trips.

A University of Arkansas at Little Rock chemistry professor took home double honors from the Central Arkansas American Chemical Society.