The University of Arkansas at Little Rock and the Arkansas Research Alliance (ARA) are proud to announce that Dr. Nitin Agarwal, the Maulden-Entergy Chair and Donaghey Distinguished Professor of Information Science at UA Little Rock and an ARA Fellow, has been named to a pivotal working group launched by Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders tasked with exploring the safe and effective use of artificial intelligence (AI) within Arkansas state government. Continue reading “Nitin Agarwal Joins Statewide Initiative on Safe AI Implementation in Arkansas State Government”
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. Continue reading “Leiterman Promoted to Cybersecurity Education Research Professor”
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has appointed Dr. Tansel Karabacak, a distinguished longtime faculty member, as the new director of the School of Physical Sciences. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Names Karabacak as Director of School of Physical Sciences”
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has been awarded a $561,000 grant from the National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (NCAE-C) program at the National Security Agency to spearhead a coalition of institutions who will offer an innovative summer program for junior high and high school students who want to learn the latest skills in cybersecurity. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Awarded $561K NCAE-C Grant to Lead GenCyber Program Coalition”
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock will host Nerd Night Oct. 23 to highlight the exciting opportunities, research, and activities taking place in the Donaghey College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Continue reading “UA Little Rock to Host Nerd Night Oct. 23”
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has named esteemed computer science educator Jami Eubanks as the new assistant director of STEM careers and outreach services for the Donaghey College of STEM. Continue reading “Eubanks Joins UA Little Rock as Head of STEM Education Center”
A civil engineering major at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock was one of nine students chosen to participate in a competitive summer internship program for Arkansas women of color who are pursuing degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM). Continue reading “Saldana Selected for Tjuana Byrd Summer Internship Program”
UA Little Rock hosted a cybersecurity summer camp designed to equip students in grades 7-12 with essential cybersecurity skills, providing them with hands-on experience in safeguarding digital information and exploring the fast-growing field of cybersecurity. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Teaches Cybersecurity Skills to Next Generation”
Two UA Little Rock researchers have published a paper describing the benefits of creating training scenarios that show peer mentors how to prepare to teach in an online environment. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Researchers Publish Paper Showcasing Benefit of Creating Online Learning Training for Student Peer Mentors”
A group of dedicated Windstream employees volunteered at UA Little Rock’s Windstream Girls CODE Camp, inspiring the next generation of tech innovators with engaging activities and guidance. Continue reading “Windstream Employees Volunteer at Coding Camp to Inspire Future Tech Leaders”
