The Decision Day tradition began in 2008, but it looked a little different this year – becoming Decision Week! First-year students announced their intended major online before gathering to celebrate with their new departments last week!

Today marks the start of National Women's History Month!."An engineer is a problem solver. Not only can engineering be used to solve problems, but engineers can work to make the world a better place, improve conditions & improve lives." - Eleanor K. Baum. #WomensHistoryMonth2024

Happy Valentine's Day from the College of Engineering!

Samsonraj of @UarkBME has been awarded nearly $1M from the @NIH. Studying stem cells is her life's work & her goal - to improve the quality of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) biomanufactured for treatments, particularly in regenerative medicine. Read More:

Researchers & industry partners will receive up to $5M in additional funding from the NSF Convergence Accelerator to continue development of Cultivate IQ, an AI-driven platform to empower smaller farms & strengthen the resiliency of regional food systems.

U of A academic colleges offer 92 online degree, certificate and licensure programs. They're among the top-rated by the U.S. News & World Report!. More about online programs:

Marty Matlock, @UarkBENG, co-facilitated an ag green trade discussion with U.S. and EU in D.C. on Jan. 31. The discussions centered on understanding the sustainability outcomes from U.S. production of grains that EU nations import for animal feed. Read:

Together, as heads of the Hestekin Lab, Christa & Jamie Hestekin @CHEG_UARK are developing an artificial kidney intended to give patients with kidney disease more options and independence. Read more about the dynamic duo:

📷A big round of applause for Patrick Schueck, BSCE '97, and esteemed Dean's Advisory Council member, for his nomination as one of the Top 10 by Arkansas' Money and Politics! 📷. @uofa_cveg .amp article:

Kudos to Ben Runkle, @UarkBENG, for playing a crucial role in refining scientists' understanding of how various rice-growing soils and irrigation conditions influence the production of methane. Story:

👋 Despite the inclement weather leading to the campus closure today, we're thrilled to officially welcome you back to the start of the Spring 2024 semester! On-campus activities are on hold today, check in with your instructors, as some may conduct classes online.

Today we honor the life and achievements of Martin Luther King Jr., the influential American civil rights leader who paved the way for a better tomorrow. This #MLKDay tell us the MLK quote that inspires you most 👇. #MLKDay2024 #UARK #STEM #Engineering

Due to inclement weather, the UofA Fayetteville campus is closed on Jan. 12. IT Services, Blackboard Help, University Recreation, Dining, Arkansas Union, & Mullins Library will operate with reduced hours. Online courses will continue without any alteration.

Reminder to our future College of Engineering Graduate Students! Join us for a special lunch on Monday, January 29, from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm in BELL 4008. Don't miss out—register now! Questions? Email Petra Martin at PM024@uark.edu. Register on Slate:

👏A heartfelt shout-out to our outstanding alumni, the Watershed Warriors, for gracing the front cover of Building Arkansas in the December 2023 edition!. Keith Britton (Left): BSCE, MSCE @uofa_cveg .Karen McCurdy: BSChE, MBA @CHEG_UARK

Attention faculty! The Research Development team in the Division of Research &Innovation is thrilled to announce the 2nd year of the Beginning Investigator Research Development Support Program (BIRDS). Sign up by Jan. 17: More info:

Calling all faculty with teaching responsibility! 🍎Join us at the Winter Teaching Symposium on Jan. 11, 2024, in the Verizon Ballroom at the Arkansas Union. 📌 RSVP Deadline: Noon, Today, January 3, 2024. 🔗 More information:

Congrats to two of our COE students who were commissioned to Second Lieutenants in the U.S. Army. Christopher P.: B.S. in @UArkEECS; Active Duty Army in the Armor.Hayden Y.: B.S. in @uarkmecheng; Active Duty Army in Infantry. Full article:

Welcome back, faculty and staff! We hope your winter break was filled with joy, relaxation, and memorable moments. Here's to a fantastic start! 🌟📚 #WelcomeBack #NewBeginnings

🎉✨ Wishing you and yours a Happy New Year from the College of Engineering! May the coming year be filled with innovation, growth, and success. Cheers to a fantastic year ahead! #HappyNewYear #EngineeringExcellence #NewBeginnings