by cdeskilson | Apr 25, 2023 | Advice/Tips, College of Engineering, Honors thesis, Mechanical Engineering, Research, Research Travel, SURF grant
“Starting the process of an honors thesis can seem like a daunting task, but going in knowing what to expect can alleviate some of the pressure you might feel surrounding it.”
by | Sep 15, 2016 | Economics, History, Honors thesis, J.William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, Sam M. Walton College of Business, SURF grant, Sweden
We’ve all seen the photo of Omran Daqneesh, the little boy in an ambulance in Aleppo, covered in dust and blood from an airstrike that destroyed his home. International news has been awash in stories of immigrants crossing borders from Syria and other war-torn...
by Nathan Smith | Sep 3, 2013 | Advice/Tips, Careers, Honors College Research Grant, Honors College Study Abroad Grant, SURF grant
Dreaming of studying abroad in Barcelona next summer, or need help with the plane ticket to present your work at a national conference? The Honors College can help. We give out $500,000 – $1 million in grants each year, and the place to start in creating a...
by Nathan Smith | Feb 14, 2012 | 5 Questions, J.William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, Mathematics, Physics, Research, SURF grant
Lasers have been a source of wonder for many people since their invention only about half a century ago and William Lewis, an honors physics and mathematics major, is making it the focus of his honors thesis. What many people do not realize is that lasers are not all...
by Nathan Smith | Mar 29, 2011 | Honors thesis, Research, SURF grant
March 29, 2011 Most of us don’t notice light until there’s a problem – sunlight creating glare on your computer screen, or a dim, steep stair. For users with visual impairment, everyday environments like restaurants with low lighting or a movie theater...
by Nathan Smith | Mar 28, 2011 | Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, Honors thesis, Research, SURF grant
March 28, 2011 Everything from algae to used cooking oil is being considered as alternatives to gasoline. Professors and students at the U of A are taking a hard look at the sweetgum tree. “It has a higher mileage per gallon than ethanol – similar to...
