Mark Baillie

Bastazo, an AI-driven cybersecurity company focused on protecting operational technology, recently partnered with the University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s STRIVE program to host teacher interns from the Bentonville School District.  The program placed three local educators, Matthew Possehl, Clint Holderby, and Taylor Kinsey, at Bastazo this summer, providing them with hands-on industry experience in … Bastazo Hosts Teacher Interns Through UA Little Rock’s STRIVE Program to Strengthen STEM Workforce

During the first week after the end of the spring semester, most people might assume that busy college professors would be relaxing, celebrating, or taking a vacation.

Driven by a lifelong passion for both teaching and scientific inquiry, Dr. Ronia Kattoum has reached a significant milestone in her academic journey. After years of dedication and hard work, the long-time chemistry instructor and single mother of four has successfully earned her doctoral degree in applied sciences-chemistry and accepted a full-time assistant professorship in … Chemistry Educator Completes Doctorate, Secures Professorship in Chemical Education Research

UA Little Rock employees demonstrated their generosity during 2023 by donating more than $156,000 to the university. Faculty and staff achieved a momentous victory in the 2023 Campus Campaign, surpassing the campaign goal of 30 percent participation.

As a science teacher at Salem High School, Amanda Smith said it can often be challenging to find engaging lessons and assignments in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) that truly capture her students’ attention.

UA Little faculty members learned about valuable teaching strategies to improve student success and retention in the classroom through active-learning techniques during the 2023 Mobile Institute on Scientific Teaching held May 15-19 in Ottenheimer Library.

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has chosen Drs. Robert Lytle, Rebecca Glazier, Stephen Grace, Mark Baillie, and John Kirk as the winners of the 2023 Faculty Excellence Awards.