Graduating Doctoral Student Ronia Kattoum is surrounded by her colleagues at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Photo by Ben Krain.

Chemistry Educator Completes Doctorate, Secures Professorship in Chemical Education Research

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 chemical education research. Continue reading “Chemistry Educator Completes Doctorate, Secures Professorship in Chemical Education Research”

Mackenzie Rash

UA Little Rock Grad Thanks Learning Assistants Program for Jumpstarting Teacher Career

Mackenzie Rash has loved science since the tender age of 10, so earning a bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock seemed like a smart and easy decision. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Grad Thanks Learning Assistants Program for Jumpstarting Teacher Career”

Taylor Arnold works in the Campus Garden through Trojan Works program, Trojan Works offers on-campus jobs with flexible schedules to help students financially with study-work-life balance.

UA Little Rock Graduate Prepares for Future as Surgeon

A graduating UA Little Rock student is thankful to the university for helping her prepare for a future career helping people as a medical surgeon. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Graduate Prepares for Future as Surgeon”

International Day of Women and Girls in Science is Feb. 11.

UA Little Rock Celebrates International Day of Women and Girls in Science

In celebration of International Day of Women and Girls in Science, UA Little Rock is highlighting some of the women in science at UA Little Rock, their amazing research, and their journeys to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Celebrates International Day of Women and Girls in Science”

Faculty Excellence nominee Ronia Kattoum. Photo by Ben Krain.

Women to Watch at UA Little Rock – Ronia Kattoum

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

The next Woman to Watch at UA Little Rock of 2021 is Ronia Kattoum, instructor of chemistry and the 2021 recipient of the Faculty Excellence Award in Teaching for the Donaghey College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. She’s also earning her Ph.D. in applied sciences-chemistry at UA Little Rock and is a mother of four Continue reading “Women to Watch at UA Little Rock – Ronia Kattoum”