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Mechanical, Biological Engineers Team up to Improve Genome Sequencing
Professors Steve Tung of mechanical engineering and Jin-Woo Kim of biological engineering received an NIH grant to make DNA sequencing faster, cheaper and easier.
20th NWA Juneteenth Celebration Set for Saturday, June 16
The annual celebration of African American freedom and achievement will be held at the Gardens on the U of A campus.
High School Scholars Visit U of A to Gain STEM Skills, Give Performance June 15
Thirty high school students from across the nation are participating in the Math, Science and Engineering Academy pre-college program.
Membrane Center Workshop Set for Friday
The Arkansas Membrane Research Center and the Ralph E. Martin Department of Chemical Engineering will host the second Sino-US Membrane Center Workshop from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, June 15.
Four U of A Students Earn Federal Scholarship to Study Language Abroad
The U.S. Department of State has awarded Critical Language Scholarships to Jessica Garross, Emily Matlock, Samuel Scurry and Zachary Smith to study critical languages abroad this summer.
Researchers Set Up, Test New MicroCT Imaging System
Researchers in Fulbright College and the College of Engineering recently tested a new MicroCT imaging system, which uses computed tomography to create virtual images of internal and external structures.
Biomedical Engineering Professor Receives Department of Defense Funding for Wound-Healing Research
Kyle Quinn, assistant professor of biomedical engineering, has received approximately $140,000 to study the role that spinal cord injuries play in skin wound healing.
Electrical Engineering Projects Bring Students, Industry Leaders Together
Electrical engineering students partnered earlier this year with leading companies to complete capstone design projects that benefitted both the students and the businesses.
Doctoral Student, Professor Win Time at National Lab for Cancer Nanoparticle Treatment Research
David Huitink, assistant professor of mechanical engineering, and doctoral student Hayden Carlton collaborated with researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
Professionals Gain Antenna Training Online From the College of Engineering
Professionals with electrical engineering or physics degrees can get microwave antenna theory and software design training any time.