The Future of EPSCoR in Arkansas

Title: The Future of EPSCoR in ArkansasPresenter(s): JD Swanson, NSF EPSCoRDate: February 8, 2024 Related Links and Files NSF EPSCoR Opportunities: https://new.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities?query=epscor&sort=search_api_relevance_DESC Description Dr. JD Swanson attended the DART Annual Retreat that was held February 7-8, 2024 in Rogers, Arkansas. Dr. Swanson is a Program Director at the NSF EPSCoR office. In this presentation, Dr….Continue Reading The Future of EPSCoR in Arkansas

Use Case Scenarios for CI Plan Development

This is YOUR chance to help inform the development of Cyberinfrastructure (CI) Plans for your institutions and for the advancement of the research enterprise in Arkansas. Why submit a use case?Use cases help to inform the development of research resources through the collection of perspectives on what user expectations. Use cases can be submitted by…Continue Reading Use Case Scenarios for CI Plan Development

Research Computing in Arkansas

Title: Shortened RCD-CM Data Collection Kickoff and Intro Presenter(s): Ian Czarnezki, Jackson Cothren, and Shuai Lui Date: January 12, 2024 Related Links and Files Shortened RCD-CM Survey Link: https://uark.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_09aGmseG54YpUbk Capabilities Model Introduction and Guide to Use Description The Research Computing and Data (RCD) Capabilities Model allows institutions to assess their support for computationally- and data-intensive…Continue Reading Research Computing in Arkansas

2024 Annual Retreat

February 7-8, 2024 Location: Embassy Suites Northwest Arkansas – Hotel, Spa & Convention Center 3303 S Pinnacle Hills Pkwy, Rogers, AR 72758 This year’s retreat will focus on documentation of project products, collaboration, and sustainability. We invite all project faculty and staff to attend; graduate students and undergraduate students are not expected to attend. Documents…Continue Reading 2024 Annual Retreat

Recommendations on Advancing the Economic Competitiveness of Data Analytics and Computing in Arkansas

In 2017, this report commissioned by Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson was published. The DART proposal and project were developed as a direct response to this report. View the full report below, or download using the button at the bottom of the page….Continue Reading Recommendations on Advancing the Economic Competitiveness of Data Analytics and Computing in Arkansas

K12 Teachers Trained in Technology Integration

When: June 23, 2023 Where: State of Arkansas Research Theme:Education and Outreach DART Staff participants:Jennifer Fowler and Brittany Hillyer The EAST Initiative, a nationally recognized educational non-profit within Arkansas, has trained 57 Arkansas public school teachers to date on integration of virtual reality technology in the classroom, with teachers receiving professional development credit and virtual…Continue Reading K12 Teachers Trained in Technology Integration

Arkansas Researchers Invent AI-Enabled Technology to Monitor Insects & Pests in Real Time for Precision Pesticide

When: June 15, 2023 Where: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville Research Theme:Learning and Prediction DART Faculty participants:Khoa Luu, UAF DART Graduate Student participants:Thanh-Dat Truong, UAF Researchers at the University of Arkansas have developed a prototype of an insect trap that can help farmers monitor and identify potential pests more efficiently in order to protect valuable crops….Continue Reading Arkansas Researchers Invent AI-Enabled Technology to Monitor Insects & Pests in Real Time for Precision Pesticide

2023 Student Poster Competition

We are pleased to present the submissions from our project undergraduate and graduate level students. The projects span a variety of topics and disciplines. We believe that effective science communication is more important now than it ever has been. We challenged our students to embrace #BetterPoster principles in creating their presentations. Here are the guidelines…Continue Reading 2023 Student Poster Competition

2023 All Hands Meeting and Poster Competition

April 20-21, 2023YR 3 All Hands Meeting and Student Poster Competition in Springdale, Arkansas The annual All-Hands Meeting and Poster Competition provides an opportunity for the project members to share their progress with the External Advisory Board and the Industry Advisory Board, as well as members of the Science Advisory Committee. Location and parking: Holiday…Continue Reading 2023 All Hands Meeting and Poster Competition