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Important Dates<\/th>Details<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Fall 2025<\/td>Applications<\/a> will be screened on a rolling basis until spots are filled.<\/td><\/tr>
February 21st, 2026<\/td>STRIVE Open House (Hybrid): Doors open at 10:30 am. Presentations will be from 11-1 pm. After the presentations, those who plan to stay will go to Jack Stephens Center to attend the UA Little Rock basketball game.

Please RSVP<\/a> to let us know how you plan to attend. <\/td><\/tr>
Between acceptance of STRIVE position and starting your engaging with your business mentor<\/td>New STRIVE teachers complete first portion of professional development in Google Classroom to prepare for on-site placement in June. Approximately 6 hours of time required. <\/td><\/tr>
Before June 5th<\/td>Meet with your assigned mentor to prepare for placement.<\/td><\/tr>
June 5

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June 8<\/p><\/td>

In-person preparatory meeting on June 5 from 9 am – 4 pm at UA Little Rock. Help get you oriented with STRIVE goals, STEM skills, and how to dive in to your placement which starts next week!


Placement starts June 8th: teachers begin working in their assigned roles at their business placement144 hours over 20 days on site (assuming 8 hour workdays)<\/p>

  • 10% of time reserved (16 hours over 20 days) for working on developing a class activity or unit.<\/li>
  • 5-10% of time spent with different workers in the company to experience a variety of STEM applications at that location.<\/li><\/td><\/tr>
    • June 18 – 19<\/td>Onsite professional development in Little Rock. We will provide accommodations for participants who need lodging (eligible if driving more than 30 minutes). Daytime events at UA Little Rock’s STEM Education Center.

    • Thursday June 18th from 11 – 8 pm<\/li>
    • Friday June 19th from 8 – 4 pm<\/li>
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    July 8<\/td>Last day of placement at your business.<\/td><\/tr>
    July 9<\/td>Final onsite professional development in Little Rock. We will provide accommodations for participants who need lodging (eligible if driving more than 30 minutes).

    • Thursday July 9th from 9 am – 5 pm<\/li><\/ul><\/td><\/tr>
    September<\/td>Meet with your mentors to review assessment plan for your STRIVE lesson.<\/td><\/tr>
    September to November<\/td>Implement your STRIVE curricular unit with your students and collect data on its impact.
    Meet with your mentor to discuss reflection after implementation of your unit. <\/td><\/tr>
    December<\/td>Submit your mentor-approved finalized lesson plan by December 1.

    <\/p>\n

    Create and refine your open house presentation with your mentor.<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

    January or February 2027<\/td>Submit your mentor-approved open-house presentation within 3 weeks of open house.

    STRIVE Open House – share your STRIVE journey with community partners, future STRIVE teachers, and potential business partners. <\/p>

    Final teacher stipend dispersed (based on completion of program) via mail after open house.<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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For 2026, teachers will complete a 20 day internship from June 8th through July 8th (with a few days in the middle reserved for professional development at UA Little Rock).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please note that this is <strong>not a job shadowing experience <\/strong>for teachers, but a hands on experience for them to explore the working environment in your field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All of our teachers have at least 3 years of teaching experience, and are some of the best in their field!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\t<div class=\"accordion\">\n\t\t\n<div class=\"accordion-heading\"><button type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"toggle accordion-trigger\" aria-controls=\"accordion-288-content\" id=\"accordion-288\">Requirements for Businesses<span class=\"toggle-icon\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div id=\"accordion-288-content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-288\" class=\"accordion-panel\" hidden=\"\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Propose a job\/project\/plan for a middle or high school STEM teacher that will allow them to get hands on experience in your field. <strong>This is not a prolonged job shadowing experience. <\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The job\/project\/plan the teacher will work on needs to include skills in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math broadly speaking.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contact<a href=\"mtbaillie@ualr.edu\"> Dr. Mark Baillie<\/a> at UA Little Rock to discuss ideas (brainstorm) or to become part of the partner network!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-heading\"><button type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"toggle accordion-trigger\" aria-controls=\"accordion-540-content\" id=\"accordion-540\">What are STEM Skills?<span class=\"toggle-icon\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div id=\"accordion-540-content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-540\" class=\"accordion-panel\" hidden=\"\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Simply put, we want teachers to be more aware of the applications of the skills they teach in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) classes. We are calling these STEM skills.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Plumbers and carpenters use a huge amount of geometry, proportions, and record-keeping in their daily jobs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your marketing team may use computer-aided design to create graphics for distribution. They may also use statistical analysis of the impact of their marketing campaigns.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Positions like chemists, biologists, engineers, medical doctors, accountants, etc. may be easier to see the direct connection to STEM skills.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be creative! If you can reasonably argue that a teacher working in a particular area of your business for 20 days will make them have a better appreciation of what they can do in their classrooms to help their students be more marketable with their technical and problem-solving skills, we are open to working with you!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-heading\"><button type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"toggle accordion-trigger\" aria-controls=\"accordion-380-content\" id=\"accordion-380\">What to Expect<span class=\"toggle-icon\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div id=\"accordion-380-content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-380\" class=\"accordion-panel\" hidden=\"\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>STRIVE funding will pay teacher stipends for their summer placement!\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Businesses will need to submit a quote for anticipated costs of hosting a teacher for the summer. This needs to be done before the teacher starts on site.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Business need to pay teachers $2,016 for their 20 days on site (144 hours at $15 per hour). Business will then invoice STRIVE for this cost.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you require workers comp insurance for teachers to be on site, we can discuss how this will be handled (typically involves a temp agency, and costs can be carried by STRIVE if necessary)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The STRIVE team will work with you to develop proposed projects for one or more teachers.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This is not a 20 day job shadowing experience. This is a chance for teachers to get their hands on experience to help them better understand the STEM workforce needs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Think about project that your company may need extra help with or haven’t been able to tackle yet due to person power limitations. Their experience at your company will help provide them with many examples of what they can do to better prepare the upcoming generation of Arkansas workers to be future employees at your business and other businesses in the state.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contact <a href=\"mtbaillie@ualr.edu\">Mark Baillie<\/a> or <a href=\"mailto:mafrench5@ualr.edu\">Mary French<\/a> to begin these conversations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Teachers will begin applying to STRIVE in the Winter of the prior year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Teacher select: we can either assign teachers to work at your site, or we can provide you with applicant information so you can make the select with our assistance if desired.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Businesses will confirm assigned teacher placements before we notify teachers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Teacher and business negotiate logistics of placement (i.e. exact schedule, expectations, any required training before working on site, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Timing of the placement: 20 days. If needed, we can shift forward or backward a few days to accommodate business and teacher schedules.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Starts on June 8th, 2026.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ends on July 8th, 2026.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Teachers should get an immersive experience of what it is like to work in your organization. Hence hours of work, safety training, and other expectations need to be clearly defined and agreed upon beforehand.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All teachers will attend in person professional development during the dates of June 18th, June 19th, July 9th and July 10th to achieve maximum impact in the classroom from the placement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>10% of teacher time during the placement will be reserved for working on developing a classroom activity\/unit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>5-10% of teacher time should be spent learning about other workers at your company. 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With the pandemic still being a present concern, we need all participants in STRIVE to follow every precaution required by UA Little Rock, our business partners, and the state of Arkansas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Professional attitude and interaction with the business, fellow teachers, and STRIVE team.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>We are building bridges with local businesses and between communities in the state.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We want STRIVE business partners to be impressed and hungry to engage more with our schools. Let’s strive to build stronger connections!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clear communication expectations.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Please communicate with us (STRIVE) and your business in a professional manner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leading up to and during your placement you will be expected to keep your “employer” well informed of your progress, needs, and any challenges that come up.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>STRIVE is here to support you if you run into unexpected challenges at your placement!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-heading\"><button type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"toggle accordion-trigger\" aria-controls=\"accordion-138-content\" id=\"accordion-138\">Application Process and Compensation<span class=\"toggle-icon\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div id=\"accordion-138-content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-138\" class=\"accordion-panel\" hidden=\"\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Before applying, make sure to familiarize yourself with our <a href=\"https:\/\/ualr.edu\/strive\/2026-schedule\/\">schedule<\/a>, requirements (above), and goals (above). Note in the schedule that there are a few nights when we can offer accommodations with preference for teachers that need to drive more than 30 minutes to UA Little Rock.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prepare your application materials. This includes:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your updated resume<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A letter of support from your administrator, template found <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1cibV6ktLxQxVsRi1oW2-MZlwLiQQdbJK\/view?usp=drive_link\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We ask you to find out what percentage of the students at your school receive free and reduced lunch. Please ask your school administrator for this before beginning the application.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We ask what you likely will teach in the fall after participating in the STRIVE summer program. Please do your best to find out what this is anticipated to be (although we understand that schedules can change).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit your application (<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdlUnUZ3hF7rLTMLPjt1jKMOoHwl-EAEJaaGSt_8KwPg8cuYA\/viewform?usp=dialog\">link here<\/a>).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your application will be reviewed by our team, then we will share it with potential business partners in your area.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Businesses will contact their top teacher candidates and complete an interview (virtually or in person).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Business\/Teacher partnerships will be finalized and confirmed by STRIVE.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Commitment for teachers is 5 weeks (25 days total),\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>20 days of which will be in the job placement.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>10% of your time during the placement (16 hours of the 160 total hours) will be reserved for working on your classroom activity\/unit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>5 days of professional development; 4 in the summer and 1 in January for the open house.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Teachers are compensated for their participation with both:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Payment of $3500 for completion of summer activities\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>$2,000 paid by business partner directly to you as hourly pay during your placement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>$1,500 paid by STRIVE for turning in a high quality lesson plan (most likely after rounds of revision and final approval from your mentor) by August 1st. Lessons must be complete and approved by your mentor before you receive payment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Payment of $1,500 at end of program upon completion of all requirements (after Open House in Jan. 2026)\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>$500 related to completion of your lesson in your class,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>$500 related to meeting with your mentor to determine revisions to your lesson plan, completing those revisions, and submitting a polished lesson plan (revisions and approval by mentor required).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>$500 related to attending the January Open House. This includes submitting slides for video summary of your experience to your mentor, then incorporating feedback to create the summary video, modifying the video based on mentor feedback, and attending Open House.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-heading\"><button type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"toggle accordion-trigger\" aria-controls=\"accordion-506-content\" id=\"accordion-506\">What does the application involve?<span class=\"toggle-icon\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div id=\"accordion-506-content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-506\" class=\"accordion-panel\" hidden=\"\">\n\n<p>To help you prepare, please see below for examples of the information requested in the application:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Background information about you (how long you have taught and where and what you teach).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What degrees do you hold (or are working towards), and what leadership roles do you have.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A few questions about the classroom environment that you currently create for your students.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A few questions to help optimize potential placements.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Are there businesses in your community that you want us to reach out to?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are there considerations for what type of placement you may not be able to complete due to health or other considerations?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upload your current resume.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Administrative support: to maximize your success, we ask that you obtain a letter of support from one of your school administrators.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The form letter is available <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1WXRnwzKDsoiV6tsxYnJJ8GEHLpNT48MV\/view?usp=sharing\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Confirms that your administration is aware of and supportive of your participation in STRIVE.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you are struggling with obtaining this letter of support, please contact Mark Baillie to find out how to proceed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-heading\"><button type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"toggle accordion-trigger\" aria-controls=\"accordion-418-content\" id=\"accordion-418\">What businesses could I be placed with in 2026?<span class=\"toggle-icon\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div id=\"accordion-418-content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-418\" class=\"accordion-panel\" hidden=\"\">\n\n<p>For 2026, we have a smaller number of businesses across the state to partner with than in previous years due to funding levels. The list of partners is on our home page, and include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Amazeum (Bentonville)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bastazo Cyber Security Company (Bentonville)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Central Arkansas Water (in Little Rock)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Garvin Woodland Gardens (in Hot Springs)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ingles Farm (Hermitage)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Isbell Farms (in Englad)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>L’Oreal (in North Little Rock)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nabholz Construction (construction locations in Paragould, Armorel, and Brookland likely)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>National Center for Toxicological Research (Jefferson)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nucor Steel (Blytheville<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ridout Lumber (across the state)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>WER Architects (Little Rock)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-heading\"><button type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"toggle accordion-trigger\" aria-controls=\"accordion-375-content\" id=\"accordion-375\">Eligibility<span class=\"toggle-icon\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div id=\"accordion-375-content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-375\" class=\"accordion-panel\" hidden=\"\">\n\n<p>We encourage new participants to join the STRIVE community!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don’t see a business partner in your community yet, please still apply. We will work with you to try to identify an appropriate business placement partner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Previous STRIVE participants:<br>Some STRIVE alumni will have the opportunity to come back as a mentor in the STRIVE program. This honor is reserved for our top participants who showcased top effort in their placement and implementation of their lesson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you participated prior to 2021, we welcome your application but preference will be given to teachers that have not participated in STRIVE in the past depending on financial opportunities available. If you participated in 2021 or afterwards, there is an opportunity for you to return as a mentor. Please reach out to the directors of STRIVE to discuss your interest in the mentor role in the summer or fall (for the next year).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you participated in 2020 (virtual interviews only), you can apply for a placement without mentorship.<br>Once selected for the STRIVE program, failure to complete your placement obligations will exclude you from participation in STRIVE in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Examples include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Not communicating clearly with your business partner or STRIVE team.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Failure to comply with agreed upon schedule.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Violation of safety or other business partner policies (filming when not allowed, discussing company secrets, etc.).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-heading\"><button type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"toggle accordion-trigger\" aria-controls=\"accordion-257-content\" id=\"accordion-257\">Selection and Placement Process<span class=\"toggle-icon\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div id=\"accordion-257-content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-257\" class=\"accordion-panel\" hidden=\"\">\n\n<p>STRIVE attempts to optimize matches based on your interests, skills, and geographic location with the needs of business partners. Hence our selection process involves an initial selection based on your submitted applications. The second round in the process involves an interview (usually over zoom, ~20 min) with a member of our leadership team. We then share successful applicant materials with our business partners in their area; those businesses may choose to complete an interview as well to ensure an ideal fit.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-heading\"><button type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"toggle accordion-trigger\" aria-controls=\"accordion-500-content\" id=\"accordion-500\">Funding<span class=\"toggle-icon\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div id=\"accordion-500-content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-500\" class=\"accordion-panel\" hidden=\"\">\n\n<p>For 2026, you will receive a payment of $3,500 for completion of summer activities, paid in two installments during the summer (see above). Upon completion of the entire program (in January of the following winter), teachers will receive a final stipend of $1,500 for completion of all requirements (in three parts, see above).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This income is taxable, and many teachers will have taxes withheld from their paycheck by the business they are working with.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-heading\"><button type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"toggle accordion-trigger\" aria-controls=\"accordion-740-content\" id=\"accordion-740\">I know a perfect business partner in my community!<span class=\"toggle-icon\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div id=\"accordion-740-content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-740\" class=\"accordion-panel\" hidden=\"\">\n\n<p>Some teachers have personal knowledge of local businesses that would be ideal for learning about the STEM skills our students need to build in order to be successful. Often, good contact people are people that you know from civic groups, religious groups, your children’s activities, or parents at your school. We would appreciate learning about the contact person, either in your application (there is a line for this) or by emailing us directly. Contact Dr. Baillie by the link at the bottom of the page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We often can arrange for you to work at a site that you suggest, providing that the experience matches the goals of our program. We welcome suggestions for worksites and help in finding an ideal opportunity in your area. Partners are often interested in working with a teacher when they meet the teacher in person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike past version of STRIVE, we are not placing teachers in research labs that have an academic focus.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-heading\"><button type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"toggle accordion-trigger\" aria-controls=\"accordion-280-content\" id=\"accordion-280\">Ready to apply?<span class=\"toggle-icon\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div id=\"accordion-280-content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-280\" class=\"accordion-panel\" hidden=\"\">\n\n<p>Once you have read all of the above information and are ready to apply to the program, <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdlUnUZ3hF7rLTMLPjt1jKMOoHwl-EAEJaaGSt_8KwPg8cuYA\/viewform?usp=dialog\">please complete the following google form<\/a>. 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Team"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"732\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ualr.edu\/strive\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/156\/2019\/02\/STEM-Center-Staff-9-732x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Mark Baillie\n\" class=\"wp-image-410\" style=\"width:150px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ualr.edu\/strive\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/156\/2019\/02\/STEM-Center-Staff-9-732x1024.jpg 732w, https:\/\/ualr.edu\/strive\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/156\/2019\/02\/STEM-Center-Staff-9-214x300.jpg 214w, https:\/\/ualr.edu\/strive\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/156\/2019\/02\/STEM-Center-Staff-9-768x1075.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ualr.edu\/strive\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/156\/2019\/02\/STEM-Center-Staff-9-320x448.jpg 320w, https:\/\/ualr.edu\/strive\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/156\/2019\/02\/STEM-Center-Staff-9-480x672.jpg 480w, https:\/\/ualr.edu\/strive\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/156\/2019\/02\/STEM-Center-Staff-9-940x1316.jpg 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