STEM Residential College in Arkansas Hall (STEM@Arkansas)

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

Statistics show that Residential College Program students have a 12% higher retention rate and 10% greater graduation rate than students who do not join in a Residential College. The STEM Residential College in Arkansas Hall provides a living/learning environment that fosters the academic success of students pursuing studies in science, technology, computer science, pre-engineering, and mathematics. Participants live together and learn together with other students who have similar interests.

OPPORTUNITIES

Students who live in STEM@Arkansas can:

• Take advantage of early opportunities for starting undergraduate research in Cellular or Molecular Biology, Organic Chemistry, Robotics, Differential Equations, Acoustics, Bio-Physics, Aquatic Ecology, Bioinformatics, to name just a few of our active research programs.

• Learn about classes, programs of study, internships, research and career opportunities.

• Enroll in the same sections of classes as other STEM@Arkansas students.

• Form study groups with other students in STEM@Arkansas.

• Participate in special-topics courses focused on current scientific and technical issues.

• Attend informal seminars and workshops on many topics held in the residential college.

• Participate in academic activities on campus and at other scientific facilities in the region.

STEM Residential College in Arkansas Hall

STEM@Arkansas has a large atrium with multiple study zones, an integrated classroom and study rooms (Nerd Nodes) on each floor. Any student who has an interest in the sciences, technology, pre-engineering, or mathematics—or students of any major who simply enjoy a science-geek atmosphere—is encouraged to apply to live in STEM@Arkansas.  There are no additional fees for living in the STEM Residential College in Arkansas Hall! Take a virtual tour at http://uca.edu/tour/locations/arkansas-hall/

We have

• Classrooms with Wireless Internet Access and Smart Boards
• Five Nerd Nodes (Study Rooms)
• Peer Mentors
• Resident Master (Live-in Faculty Member)
• Puppies

Bachelor of Science Degrees

• Biology
• Biochemistry
• Chemistry
• Computer Science
• Mathematics
• Applied Mathematics
• Mathematics Education (STEMTeach minor)
• Physics
• Science Education (Life/Physical/Earth & STEMTeach minor)
• Environmental Science
• Engineering (3+2 program with U of A Fayetteville)

 Pre-Professional Programs

• Pre-Medical
• Pre-Veterinarian
• Pre-Dental
• Pre-Pharmacy

Right: Dr. Donna Nelson, President of the American Chemical Society and Science Advisor for the hit series Breaking Bad (2014).