Sigma Tau Delta Convention

Several honors college students will be presenting at the International English Honors Society, Sigma Tau Delta, convention this year. The conference will be held in Denver, CO this year. The Honors students who will be presenting include Will Ashcraft (original prose presenter), Lexi Goodwin (Roundtable participant), Carmen Lok (original prose presenter)¸ and Lacy Olivarez (original poetry presenter). A previous Honors College graduate Destiny Jones, will also be presenting. The students will attend workshops, hear speakers, and meet with professionals from various graduate programs. SAU is and has been one of the best-represented universities at the convention. The SAU Honors College is so proud of our students attending the convention! 

Arkansas STEM Posters at the Capitol

SAU's Honors College students Malak Bachri, Grace Edwards, and Rylee Griffis will be presenting their research in Washington, D.C. this afternoon. 

Malak Bachri will be presenting research on revolutionizing medical image segmentation with unmatched precision and efficiency with PH-SAM. (Persistent Homology and Segment Anything Model). 

Grace Edwards and Rylee Griffis will be presenting their research on monitoring water quality in freshwater ponds and in natural springs in Ouachita County, AR. 

Rylee Griffis will be presenting her research on testing raw wastewater as a seed control for the CBOD method.

We are so proud of our honors students and their achievements! 

Fall 2024 Honors Graduates

 Congratulations to the Honors College Fall 2024 graduates! 

L to R: Ong, Trejo, Payne, Tipton

L to R: Henderson and Lok

Kaylie Tipton Bucket List

 

I’ve never thought before about what I want done before I die. That seems kinda morbid to me. But if I absolutely had to decide something I would say maybe a well paying job in my dream career. I want to make a game that people love and play all the time. 

 

That’s one of the few things I'm absolutely sure on. I also wouldn’t mind honing my art skills more and becoming more skilled and able to draw things I’m not able to right now, or at least what I’m not good at drawing right now like hands. 

 

There are several stories I’d love to either write or draw out in a comic at some point. But before I do that I want to get better at drawing things so it looks better. 

 

Same for writing, I need to improve before I decide to write any of my stories, especially in a setting where others may read it.

           

 I want to be able to work in a place where I can achieve my dreams of making video games for people to play. That’s all I’ve wanted to do since 7th grade just about. I have ideas for games I’d love to make a thing but I have to learn more before I can make them a reality. 

 

Because while I know some coding, it’s not near enough to be able to make an entire game from scratch. Nor do I have the art skills required to make it good looking as well as functional. 

 

Hopefully it can be achieved in the future because I am learning and I look forward to it greatly.

3D Printers

 

 

SAU Honors College staff deliver 3D printers

One of our new full honors courses is 3D Printing. Naturally, you cannot teach course without printers.

We are looking forward to offering this innovative course.

Kayla Duke Bucket List

 

The first item on my list would be to travel. I love going places and seeing things, especially if I get to learn while sightseeing. My first time on a plane was when I was 5 years old, going to Disney World for the first time. I have been traveling much of my life, getting bored if I spend too much time in one spot. When the world shut down during COVID, it really emphasized for me how much I love the "going" part of trips and vacations.

      The second (and probably largest) item on my bucket list is to graduate with my bachelor's in psychology. Psychology has always been something I love learning about, and I enjoy helping others and navigating large or stigmatized subjects with them because, if I don't, who will?

      Another item would be all the thrill items. I've always been an adrenaline junkie for most of my life. I love roller coasters and shot towers. Anything that gets my heart racing. I think two big thrills for me would be sky diving and bungee jumping. Also, that zip line in Vegas that you get to do Superman-style, on your stomach. I have also always wanted to go to a monster truck show, so that is another big one on the list.

      One more item for me would be to have a family of my own, no matter what it looks like. Family has always been really important to me, and I cannot wait to have one of my own that helps others and shows them support, love, and care.

      I hope to cross off many, if not all, of these items in 10-15 years, but some goals might take longer than others.

Bucket List David Barlow

 Academic Goals 

1. Join a Study Group: Collaborate with classmates to enhance learning. 

2. Attend a Guest Lecture: Take advantage of speakers from various fields. 

3. Grades: Pass all my classes with at least a B Social Experiences 

4. Make New Friends: Connect with people from different backgrounds. 

5. Attend a Campus Event: Go to a concert, festival, or cultural event. 

6. Join a Club: Find a student organization that matches my interests. Personal Development 

7. Volunteer: Get involved in community service or campus initiatives. 

8. Learn a New Skill: Take a workshop (cooking, photography, coding). 

Adventure

 9. Explore My Campus: Visit all the important spots and hidden gems. 

10. Take a Weekend Trip: Explore nearby cities or nature spots with friends. 

11. Go Hiking or Camping: Enjoy the outdoors and recharge. Fun Activities 

12. Host a Game Night: Bring friends together for board games or video games. 

13. Try a New Restaurant: Explore local eateries and cuisines. 

14. Attend a Sporting Event: Cheer for the Muleriders. 

Health and Wellness 

15. Physical: Start going to the gym regularly. 

16. Establish a Self-Care Routine: Prioritize mental and physical well-being. 

17. Cook a Healthy Meal: Experiment with nutritious recipes. 

Unique Experiences 

18. Attend a Cultural Festival: Experience diversity on campus or in the community. 

19. Try a New Hobby: Whether it’s pottery, dance, or coding, give something new a shot. 

20. Capture Moments: Take lots of photos to document my journey. 

Bonus Challenge 

21. Go a Week Without Social Media: Focus on real-life connections and experiences.