Computer Science

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

The University of Arkansas System Board of Trustees approved two new undergraduate degree programs at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock during its January meeting, expanding academic offerings that address workforce needs in education and technology. The Board approved a Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S.E.) in Early Childhood Education and a Bachelor of … UA System Board Approves New Bachelor’s Degrees in Early Childhood Education and Artificial Intelligence at UA Little Rock

The University of Arkansas System Board of Trustees approved a new Master of Science in Cybersecurity at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock during its January meeting, expanding graduate-level offerings in a field critical to workforce development and regional economic growth. Housed in the Department of Computer Science within the Donaghey College of Science, … UA System Board Approves Master’s Degree in Cybersecurity at UA Little Rock

What role do emotion and social connection play in scientific discovery? Praveshika Bhandari, a researcher from Nepal pursuing a doctorate in computer science at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, is using artificial intelligence and natural language processing — a field that enables computers to analyze and interpret human language — to explore that … UA Little Rock Ph.D. Student Uses AI to Study Emotion

Students in the Computing Essentials course at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock gained hands-on exposure to enterprise computing this fall through a pair of interactive lectures led by Dr. Abdelrahman Elfikky, assistant professor in the Department of Computer Science. Designed to connect classroom learning with real-world applications, the sessions emphasized active participation and … UA Little Rock Students Gain Hands-On Experience with Enterprise Servers

A University of Arkansas at Little Rock student is transforming the way people learn about the insect world through technology with the launch of a new mobile application, Insects AR, now available on the Google Play Store. The innovative app, developed by James Dempsey, a senior computer science major from White Hall, uses augmented reality … UA Little Rock Student Brings the World of Insects to Life with New Augmented Reality App

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock marked a major milestone this spring as it celebrated the graduation of its first cohort of students to earn a bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity. The inaugural class of nine graduates includes Kenneth Barnett, Bryce Ebsen, Isaac Gonzalez, Courtney Ingram, Cameron Jackson, Cameron Johnson, David Leitnaker, Emily McClenahan, and … UA Little Rock Celebrates First Graduates of Cybersecurity Degree Program

Dr. Arya Basu, an assistant professor of computer science at UA Little Rock, has received international recognition for his research exploring the long-term impact of virtual reality (VR) on education. His paper, “From Novelty to Knowledge: A Longitudinal Investigation of the Novelty Effect on Learning Outcomes in Virtual Reality,” received the Best Paper Honorable Mention … Basu’s Research on Virtual Reality Learning Earns International Recognition

A collaboration between students in a first-year experience course for computer science majors and the Learning Commons has brought technology tutors to the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has promoted Dr. Sandra Leiterman, manager of the Cyber Arena, to the position of cybersecurity education research professor, recognizing her expertise and leadership in the field.