The Arkansas Space Grant Consortium board voted to fund Dr. Gija Geme, Dr. Tim Schroeder of chemistry, and Dr. Copie Moore of agriculture on a joint venture to explore the feasibility of growing crops such as soybeans, corn, lettuce, kale, and more, in a Mars soil simulant that is improved with fertilizer to add micronutrients…. Read More
Four SAU students selected for UAMS pharmacy program
The SAU Department of Biochemistry and Chemistry congratulates four students who have been offered admission to Pharmacy School at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock. “These students continue a long tradition of successful pharmacists who completed their undergraduate training at Southern Arkansas University,” said Dr. Scott White, associate professor of chemistry…. Read More
SAU dedicates a portion of Laney Farm to new research area for Biology Department
Southern Arkansas University officials dedicated a portion of Laney Farm to the new Sensitive Scientific Study Area, where field research and other educational activities will be conducted by the Biology Department. The dedication was made on Monday, November 25, 2019, following two ground breaking ceremonies at SAU. Laney Farm is located just north of Magnolia… Read More
SAU Biology professor receives INBRE grant to fund undergraduate research project
Dr. Antoinette Odendaal, assistant professor of Biology and Chemistry in the College of Science and Engineering at Southern Arkansas University, secured a $20,000 pilot study research grant from the IDeA Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE). The grant period is for spring 2019 and provides support for Odendaal and one undergraduate student. The research centers… Read More
SAU NRRC expands its services for region’s public and industry
MAGNOLIA – The Natural Resource Research Center at Southern Arkansas University has significantly expanded its range of services to the region’s public and industry. The NRRC has made a name for itself for its analytical chemistry support for research and development services and as one of the few Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality certified laboratories…. Read More
SAU Natural Resource Research Center hosting open house
The Natural Resource Research Center at Southern Arkansas University is hosting an open house on June 27, 2013. The event is open to the public. “We hope to forge additional collaborations with industry and local government, whether it is with city water systems or research and development projects with industry,” said Dr. Scott McKay, dean… Read More
ADEQ approval boons economic, academic opportunities for NRRC
The Natural Resource Research Center at Southern Arkansas University became qualified to compete for federal and state water and soil testing grants and contracts upon passing inspection on Jan. 30. Passing the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) inspection opens the doors for the NRRC – a facility in SAU’s College of Science and Technology… Read More
Dr. Scott McKay named Science and Technology dean
MAGNOLIA – Dr. Scott McKay has been named dean of the College of Science and Technology at Southern Arkansas University. McKay came to SAU from the University of Central Missouri where he served as chairman of the Department of Biochemistry, Chemistry, and Physics. He was also the founder and director of UCMO’s Center for Alternative… Read More
Group raising funds for lignite core sampling
MAGNOLIA – A group supporting the development of lignite mining in south Arkansas is working to raise a $1.6 million match for a federal grant to conduct lignite core sampling. Led by State Rep. Garry Smith, the group hopes to obtain a total of $3 million for the project. The core sampling is the first… Read More
Clean coal mobile classroom will visit SAU
MAGNOLIA – The Natural Resource Research Center at Southern Arkansas University will host a mobile classroom from the American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Wednesday, April 27, directly in front of the University Science Center. The visit will be a part of ACCCE’s national “Clean Coal Technology. It… Read More
