The State Science and Engineering Fair is held every spring at UCA, and is affiliated with the Society for Science and the Public’s International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF). The State Science and Engineering Fair is open to students in grades 9-12 who have finished in the top 4 places in their respective categories at one of Arkansas’ regional ISEF-affiliated science fairs.

The State Science Fair competition was held at the Farris Center on March 31 – April 1, 2017. The recognition banquet for State Fair attendees was at the Student Center Ballroom at 6:30 p.m., Friday, March 31. The awards ceremony was held at Ida Waldron Auditorium, Old Main Hall, on Saturday, April 1, at 3:30 p.m.

The State Science Fair is sponsored by Southwestern Energy, the Arkansas Department of Education, the UCA College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture.

Click HERE for a list of all science fair winners!

Dr. Horton’s work provides empirical data that contribute to the Capabilities Approach literature and also show measurable improvements to the quality of life of residents of Kanembwe through the introduction of site-built rocket stoves.

2016-17 Beta Alpha Psi president Merle Hopkins stated, “On behalf of the Beta Alpha Psi Board of Directors, I would like to congratulate Professors Connie McKnight, Stephanie Watson and the Theta Lambda Chapter on their successful efforts during the 2015-2016 academic year. We are proud to announce that your chapter has been recognized internationally as a Superior Chapter. Each Superior chapter will receive an award check for $500 sponsored by the KPMG Foundation. Recognition as a Superior Chapter is a significant accomplishment. Under the leadership of Connie McKnight and Stephanie Watson, the Theta Lambda Chapter has far exceeded the baseline requirements of Beta Alpha Psi and has excelled in the areas of academics, professionalism, and leadership. As Faculty Advisors for the chapter, Connie McKnight and Stephanie Watson have provided an invaluable service to your academic institution.”

The current award ($223,913) “Investigating the Influence of Halogen Ligands on the Ability of Late Gas-Phase Transition Metal Ions to Activate Bonds in Small Substrate Molecules” supports his work from 2016 – 2019.

With this support, Taylor continues his investigations of fundamental reaction dynamics of metal ions with selected molecules. His work will inform the understanding of chemistry relevant to a number of areas – including atmospheric reactions of greenhouse gases and ozone depleting substances, industrial catalytic processes, and the development of novel metal-based materials.

This support also enables Taylor to continue to provide cutting-edge research experiences for many UCA STEM majors who have benefited greatly from his careful mentorship during his 26+ year tenure at UCA.

The Department of Mathematics has thirteen GTAs for the AY 2015-16, out of whom 11 are pursuing the M.S. Degree in Applied Mathematics. The others are in the M.A. Mathematics Education.

There are seven new GTAs who have joined the department this fall and the others are in their second year.

Several topics including lesson planning and assessing student progress, teaching resources, integrating technology and software in the classroom, were discussed.

Director of Professional Development Charlotte Strickland gave a one-hour presentation on sexual harassment training during the orientation.

Chair of the Math Department Dr. Ramesh Garimella and Interim Graduate Dean Dr. Joan Simon welcomed the students.

Each GTA in the program receives a 9-month stipend of $10,800 and a tuition scholarship of 9 credit hours per semester for the academic year. Inquiries about the graduate programs in mathematics or financial assistance may be sent to rameshg@uca.edu.