Middle school students participate in a UA Little Rock Virtual Reality Summer Camp at the Emerging Analytics Center on campus.

UA Little Rock Emerging Analytics Center to Host Three Summer Camps

UA Little Rock’s Emerging Analytics Center (EAC) is gearing up for an exciting summer ahead, with three different summer camps on the horizon for middle and high school students. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Emerging Analytics Center to Host Three Summer Camps”

Members of UA Little Rock and the Little Rock School District participate in a press conference at Metropolitan Career-Technical Center to announce a new partnership. Photo by Benjamin Krain.

UA Little Rock to Mentor Little Rock School District Students Through New Partnership

Little Rock School District (LRSD) students are set to embark on an innovative educational journey to learn advanced tech skills, thanks to a new partnership between the University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UA Little Rock) and LRSD. Continue reading “UA Little Rock to Mentor Little Rock School District Students Through New Partnership”

Dr. Sloan Davidson, director of the School of Nursing at UA Little Rock, leads a group of nursing students through a simulation in the Center for Simulation Innovation. Photo by Ben Krain.

Nurturing Tomorrow’s Healers: UA Little Rock’s Virtual Reality Tour Prepares Nursing Students for College

In an innovative initiative blending education and technology, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock has created an immersive virtual tour of the School of Nursing’s internationally recognized Center for Simulation Innovation to help prepare the next generation of nurses for college life. Continue reading “Nurturing Tomorrow’s Healers: UA Little Rock’s Virtual Reality Tour Prepares Nursing Students for College”

Photo of Brandon Huckaby by Benjamin Krain.

UA Little Rock Graduate Gets Second Chance at Dream Career

A University of Arkansas at Little Rock graduate is getting a second chance at his dream career in the field of computer science. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Graduate Gets Second Chance at Dream Career”

Two middle school students attend a virtual reality summer camp at UA Little Rock. Photo by Ben Krain.

Students Learn Immersive Gaming Skills During Virtual Reality Camp

More than 20 junior high and high school students spent a week learning how to create immersive games and virtual reality content for Meta during the University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s third annual virtual reality summer camp held July 31 to Aug. 4. Continue reading “Students Learn Immersive Gaming Skills During Virtual Reality Camp”

Photo of Dr. Arya Basu by Ben Krain

Basu Named Senior Member of IEEE

Dr. Arya Basu, assistant professor of computer science at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, has been named a senior member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) in recognition of his experience and professional accomplishments. Continue reading “Basu Named Senior Member of IEEE”

Students explore the School of Criminal Justice and Criminology Career Expo.

UA Little Rock Creates New Virtual Investigative Mystery App

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has created a new app featuring a virtual “Who Done It” mystery that will spark interest in criminal justice education and investigative work. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Creates New Virtual Investigative Mystery App”

Dr. Albert Baker, chair of the Department of Computer Science, works with students in the Emerging Analytic Center. Photo by Ben Krain.

UA Little Rock Celebrates Computer Science Educators

It’s Computer Science Education Week, an annual call to celebrate the contributions of students, teachers, and partners in the field. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Celebrates Computer Science Educators”

Join us for Nerd Night from 5:30-7 p.m. on Oct. 19.

UA Little Rock to Host Nerd Night to Highlight Donaghey College of STEM

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock will host Nerd Night Oct. 19 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 to Highlight Donaghey College of STEM”

Photo of Dr. Arya Basu by Ben Krain

Basu Joins UA Little Rock as Computer Science Professor, Emerging Analytics Center Fellow

Dr. Aryabrata Basu, an expert in virtual reality and digital visualization, has joined the University of Arkansas at Little Rock as an assistant professor of computer science and research fellow for the Emerging Analytics Center, the university’s premier research center for virtual/augmented reality, visualization, and interactive technologies. Continue reading “Basu Joins UA Little Rock as Computer Science Professor, Emerging Analytics Center Fellow”