September Issue of The Arkansas Catalyst Highlights Campus Research
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The September 2013 issue of The Arkansas Catalyst, an online monthly newsletter from the office of research and economic development, highlights exciting research and economic development activities at the University of Arkansas.
This issue features news about grants made to the campus
through the Arkansas Bioscience Institute, highlights the tornado research of a
civil engineering professor, showcases a physicist's analysis of the
'Schrodinger's cat' debate and includes an announcement that the university has
become a member of the University-Industry Demonstration Partnership.
The office of research and economic development is working
to enhance the university research enterprise, including multidisciplinary
research. Future newsletters will also focus on six interdisciplinary research
strengths at the U of A: health, energy and environment, nanoscience and
engineering, supply chain logistics and transportation, food safety, and
American art, architecture and the humanities.
See the
newsletter online or subscribe by visiting The Arkansas Catalyst ListServ page.
People who have questions about the newsletter or suggestions for topics should
contact the vice provost for research and economic development at research@uark.edu or
479-575-2470.
Topics
Contacts
Chris Branam, research communications writer/editor
University Relations
479-575-4737,
cwbranam@uark.edu
Headlines
Four Students Named Goldwater Scholars; Two Earn Udall Honorable Mentions
Four U of A students have received the prestigious Goldwater Scholarship, an award for top students in mathematics, science, and engineering.
Cross-Campus Collaboration Culminates in New Outdoor Geological Installation
Grand opening event to celebrate the new GeoLab installation at the U of A’s Gearhart Hall courtyard is set for May 3. The installation will be open to the public year-round.
First Students to Use Online Degree to Hone Nursing Leadership, Elevate Patient Care
Hanna Baxendale and Wendi Kimbrell will begin coursework in the Doctor of Nursing Practice-Executive Master of Business Administration program offered by the Eleanor Mann School of Nursing and Walton College.
Join the Office for Sustainability on a Final Cruise to Campus
Cruise to Campus Wednesdays have fostered a gathering space for individuals interested in biking to campus. Drop by the Old Main Lawn from 7:30-10 a.m. Wednesday for coffee, something to eat and conversation.
Fay Jones School Student Ambassador Program Gives Voice to Design Students
The student ambassador program at the Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design is built to connect top design students with their school, its alumni, its future students and others inside and outside the school.