News and Events

AIMRC Seminar: The Heart Knows Best: In Silico and In Vitro Models to Engineer Cardiac Fibrosis Therapies

Will Richardson of the Department of Chemical Engineering will discuss his work integrating computational systems biology models, data science approaches and in vitro bioreactors related to cardiac fibrotic remodeling.
Faculty & Student Recognitions

Engineering Students, Faculty Recognized at ASEE Regional Conference

The U of A College of Engineering received significant recognition for its faculty and student participation at the 2023 American Society for Engineering Education Midwest Regional Conference

Alumnus Gives $10 Million to Benefit Chemical Engineering Department

Chemical engineering alumnus Rick Moore’s planned gift will provide scholarships giving preference to Arkansas students and those who work. 

Chemical Engineering's Carreon Receives Prestigious NSF CAREER Award

Maria Carreon, associate professor in the Ralph E. Martin Department of Chemical Engineering, will research ways to reform carbon dioxide into more useful compounds using plasma processing.

Heather Walker Wins the Ro Di Brezzo Service to Teaching Award

Heather Walker, a teaching assistant professor and associate department head of the Ralph Martin Department of Chemical Engineering, has been chosen as the recipient of the Ro Di Brezzo Service to Teaching Award.

Maria Carreon Joins Chemical Engineering Faculty

Maria Carreon's brings an emerging research program in non-thermal plasma processing to the university and has research interest in production of platform chemicals, and materials synthesis and design.

Chemical Engineering's Peachee Recognized as College of Engineering Staff Employee of Year

The College of Engineering is honored to recognize Dearl "Peach" Peachee as the College of Engineering Staff Employee of the Year. 

Technology Ventures' Inventor's Spotlight: Bob Beitle

Bob Beitle, a distinguished scholar and educator, has maintained a relentless pursuit of knowledge, innovative research and a commitment to empowering students during his tenure since 1993.

Chemical Engineering Track Returns to Engineering Summer Academy

Twenty-one high school students from across Arkansas and surrounding states participated in the ChemE summer engineering camp alongside faculty, staff and graduate students.

Five U of A Scholars Selected for SEC Emerging Scholars Program

Doctoral students Adjoa Bonsu, Anthony Campitelli, Abass Oduola and Guillermo Pupo Pernet, and postdoctoral fellow Kayla Foley will meet scholars from other SEC institutions and receive valuable support.

Chemical Engineering's Monroe Receives Prestigious Department of Energy Early Career Award

Jacob Monroe, assistant professor of chemical engineering, has been selected to receive an Early Career Award from the Department of Energy, designed to support researchers at the outset of their careers.

Chemical Engineering Recognizes Outstanding High School Mentor

The Ralph E. Martin Department of Chemical Engineering is proud to recognize Kyla Morris of Bentonville West High School as the 2023 Distinguished High School Mentor.

Chemical Engineering Academy Welcomes Seven New Members

DaLesia Hills Boyd, Kelly D. Bryant, Joey Cranston, Katie Rupp Howerton, Monica Jimenez, Johnny Key and Bob Poag were inducted into the Arkansas Academy of Chemical Engineers in April.

Kidney Collaboration: Waterless Artificial Kidney May Be the Treatment of the Future

If a collaboration between researchers at the U of A and a kidney doctor are successful, their work will revolutionize treatment for kidney disease and offer hope for something better than dialysis or transplants. 

Engineering Celebrates Alumni at Awards Banquet

College of Engineering Hall of Fame inducted alumni Sam Alley and Pam McGinnis and recognized 18 graduates with Distinguished Alumni and Early Career Alumni awards.

Walton Mom's Influence Leads to Generational Involvement of Engineering Grads Since 1970s

From Earnestine to T.A. to Trent, Chris and Sandra, the Walton's first three generations of Razorback alumni give back time and resources to the university, and look ahead to the next generation.

Sweep Sensation: U of A Teams Capture Graduate Division at Governor's Cup

Five U of A student startup teams won a total of $58,500 at the 2023 Arkansas Governor's Cup, more than half of the $114,000 prize pool.

Fast Five With Cordes Teaching and Faculty Support Center Published for Spring 2023 Semester

For March 2023 the theme was advice from this year's teaching award winners on connecting with students. Contributors include Heather Walker, teaching assistant professor of chemical engineering.

Dedication of Jim L. Turpin Student Advising Center Set for April 14

The Ralph E. Martin Department of Chemical Engineering will dedicate the Dr. Jim L. Turpin Student Advising Center at 1 p.m. Friday, April 14, in Bell Engineering Center, room 3202.

Engineering's 'Decision Day' Celebrates Students

The College of Engineering held its largest Decision Day event earlier this month, when 665 first-year engineering students stepped to the microphone to announce their intended discipline.

Chemical Engineering's Peachee Recognized as College of Engineering Staff Employee of Quarter

The College of Engineering is pleased to announce that Dearl "Peach" Peachee is the College of Engineering Staff Employee of the Quarter for the second quarter.

Teaching Academy Inducts Nine New Fellows, Names Imhoff Award Winners

Heather Walker received the Imhoff Award, and new Fellows are Lindsey Aloia, Hope Ballentine, Stephen Caldwell, Susan Gauch, Stephanie Hubert, Jeffrey Murdock, Chase Rainwater, Carl Smith and Adam Stoverink.

Faculty & Student Recognitions

Ed Clausen, University Professor,  and Heather Walker, teaching assistant professor  along with alumni Bob Dean (B.S.Ch.E. '83), Kent McAllister (B.S.Ch.E. '87), Mike Mourot (B.S.Ch.E. '76, M.S.Ch.E. '77) and Greg Nesmith (B.S.Ch.E. '90), won second place in faculty presentations  at the 2023 American Society for Engineering Education Midwest Regional Conference.

Aubrey Schultz, chemical engineering doctoral student, won third place in the student presentations at the 2023 American Society for Engineering Education Midwest Regional Conference.

Ian Popp, chemical engineering sophomore, won second place in the Student Poster Competition at the 2023 American Society for Engineering Education Midwest Regional Conference.

Maria Carreon, associate professor, received NSF Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award

Dr. Heather Walker, a teaching assistant professor and associate department head, received the  Ro Di Brezzo Service to Teaching Award

Dearl "Peach" Peachee, Master Scientific Research Technician, was named College of Engineering Staff Employee of the Year.

Dr. Jacob Monroe, Assistant Professor, received Department of Energy Early Career Award.

Kayla Foley, Postdoctoral Fellow, named SEC Emerging Scholar

Dearl "Peach" Peachee, Master Scientific Research Technician, was named College of Engineering Staff Employee of the Quarter (Q2)