Mechanical Engineering Program

There is a photograph Peter Zokoro returns to in his research presentations: two children hunched over their schoolwork late at night, their only light a flickering kerosene lamp. He does not use it for dramatic effect. He uses it because he has lived it. Zokoro, a master’s student in mechanical engineering at the University of … UA Little Rock Student turns Personal Experience into Award-Winning Research

A graduate student at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock is helping shape the future of space exploration — one proposal at a time. Hannah Jones, a master’s student in mechanical engineering and graduate researcher in the Material Intelligence and Prognostics Lab, recently participated in the L’SPACE Program’s NASA Proposal Writing and Evaluation Experience … UA Little Rock Graduate Student Tackles NASA Research Challenges Through National Proposal Academy

Whether slicing through water or solving complex equations, UA Little Rock senior Jaelle Carlson is known for giving her all as both a standout student-athlete and a driven future engineer. A mechanical engineering major with a 3.97 GPA and a minor in mathematics, Carlson was named the 2025 Most Valuable Player for UA Little Rock’s … Star Swimmer Jaelle Carlson Leaves Her Mark in the Pool and Beyond

Hannah Jones, a senior majoring in mechanical engineering at UA Little Rock, gained valuable experience this summer through her internship at Southwest Power Pool.

In celebration of Women’s History Month, UA Little Rock is profiling women in leadership positions who are making a difference at the university and in the community.