One of the summer programs that I have been involved with since its inception is the University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s (UALR) High School Research Program (HSRP). I mentioned HSRP in previous posts on this blog.
This year, Arkansas 9th through 12th grade students have the opportunity to work directly with UALR faculty and students on a variety of ground-breaking research projects in the following areas:
- Computer and Information Science
- Scientific Programming on High Performance Computing Systems
- Sensitivity-Aware Secure Communications in Wireless Sensor Networks
- Data Structures and Algorithms
- Model of Facial Parameter Extraction and Animation
- Step by Step introducing Scratch Programming
- Creating a Twitter “Mood Ring”
- Engineering
- Fabrication of MEMS-Based Piezoelectric Sensors
- Photovoltaic Solar Power Systems
- Applied Science
- Dynamic object following by a mobile robot
- Mobile robot position estimation using a laser rangefinder
- 3D imaging sensor for mobile robot navigation
- Biology and Chemistry
- Exploring the effect of pH homeostasis on life span extension
- Carbon-based Nanomaterials for Nanophotonics and Optical Biosensing
- Synthesis and characterization of amide based iron or manganese complexes for activation
of hydrogen peroxide and oxygen
Vernard Henley, Program Director, shared the following details about the program:
The objective of the HSRP is to engage academic high achievers in a focused research environment by proactively mentoring them and helping them make informed choices on appropriate course work during their high school years for pursuing future careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines. In addition, the program provides informal peer mentoring by engaging students in faculty research projects, allowing high school students to establish early contact with college students and professors in specific areas of their interest. A list of available projects is attached.
The supervised residential camp is provided at no charge to students who are accepted to this competitive program. The HSRP runs July 10 – 29, 2011. Applications must be postmarked by April 22.
For complete details, please review the full projects list, the application, or contact Vernard Henley. at (501)569-8203.