Merit Badge University gives Scouts the chance to work on advancement in a structured setting, often completing up to two badges in a single day. The sessions led by volunteers and subject-matter experts were designed to be practical and provide hands-on experience.

This year, more than 40 merit badges were offered in topics ranging from First Aid and Citizenship to Chemistry and Robotics. Scouts spent the day in classrooms and labs across campus, building skills, asking questions, and making progress on their Scouting journey.

ÌÇÐÄVlog´«Ã½ Little Rock’s STEM Outreach team helped support the event, continuing its work to connect young people with educational opportunities and real-world learning experiences.

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During their recent visit, NSBE student leaders introduced high school students to the diverse range of opportunities and programs available in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics at ÌÇÐÄVlog´«Ã½ Little Rock. Through real conversations about career pathways, earning potential, and personal experiences, they helped students begin to see what a future in STEM could look like for them.

Making STEM Careers Possible

For many students, exposure is everything. In communities that have been historically underrepresented in STEM fields, outreach efforts like this play a critical role in turning possibilities into reality. By sharing their stories and creating space for curiosity, NSBE members are helping students envision themselves as future engineers, developers, and innovators.

Beyond inspiration, the NSBE members also serve as mentors, connecting the students with real resources, practical tools, and guidance.

One of the most impactful moments of the workshop happened when students were introduced to artificial intelligence tools and guided through building their own personal portfolio websites. The students were able to create something tangible that can showcase their ideas, skills, and potential.

A Metropolitan University with Real Opportunity

Outreach efforts like this also highlight the high-quality STEM education available right here in Little Rock. We offer a unique combination of accessibility, affordability, and real-world opportunity.

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Competing against top programs from across the region—including Vanderbilt University, the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, the University of Arkansas, and the University of Memphis—ÌÇÐÄVlog´«Ã½ Little Rock students earned multiple awards across several major competitions.

Strong Finishes Across Competitions

The team earned 2nd place overall in the Concrete Canoe competition, marking their third consecutive year with a podium finish.

A cornerstone of civil engineering student competitions since the 1970s, the Concrete Canoe competition challenges teams to design, construct, and race a functional canoe made entirely of concrete. Beyond engineering skill, the event emphasizes teamwork, innovation, and technical design.

This year’s competition also included a proposal component, where teams developed and presented designs for a prototype standardized canoe, adding an extra layer of strategy and real-world application.

They also placed 3rd overall in the Student Symposium Paper Competition and 3rd in the t-shirt design competition.

A Milestone Return to Steel Bridge

In addition, the team received the Aesthetics Award in the AISC Student Steel Bridge Competition, a notable achievement as it marked ÌÇÐÄVlog´«Ã½ Little Rock’s first time competing in the event in over a decade.

These accomplishments highlight the strength, creativity, and dedication of ÌÇÐÄVlog´«Ã½ Little Rock’s civil engineering students as they continue to compete at a high level against some of the nation’s largest universities.

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Branded this year as Attack on Central: Vengeance, the event marked a milestone for the series. While it has become a staple of the state’s competitive Smash community, this was the first time the tournament was hosted by ÌÇÐÄVlog´«Ã½ Little Rock.

The tournament took place on March 28 on campus and drew players from across Arkansas and beyond. Schools in attendance included Arkansas Tech, ÌÇÐÄVlog´«Ã½ Fort Smith, the University of Arkansas, and Hendrix College, along with competitors traveling in from Memphis and Mississippi. The event created a strong regional mix and gave players the chance to compete against new opponents outside their usual campus scenes.

A total of 70 entrants competed in Super Smash Bros. What began as a smaller community tournament has grown into a go-to regional for collegiate Smash players seeking high-level competition.

With ÌÇÐÄVlog´«Ã½ Little Rock stepping in as host for the first time, and Hendrix providing additional support, Attack on Central continues to highlight the growth of Arkansas’s Smash community. Events like this are helping connect schools, build rivalries, and create more opportunities for students to compete close to home.

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Hosted in the Engineering and Information Technology (EIT) Building, the event brought together campus partners and student organizations to introduce scouts to different areas of STEM through interactive sessions.

Scouts rotated through these three activities:

• To Infinity & Beyond! – Hosted by the ÌÇÐÄVlog´«Ã½ Little Rock Aerospace Club, scouts explored space science and visited the campus planetarium.
• Pico Ballooning: Tracking the Skies – Bruce Bauer introduced students to high-altitude ballooning and how scientists track balloons across the atmosphere.
• Spacecraft Design Challenge – Hosted by ÌÇÐÄVlog´«Ã½ Little Rock’s ASME student chapter, scouts worked together to design their own spacecraft concepts.

Mini Space Day provided scouts with an opportunity to experience STEM in action while meeting students and faculty who are exploring the frontiers of science and engineering at ÌÇÐÄVlog´«Ã½ Little Rock.

See the Scouts in Action

Special thanks to our partners and volunteers!

This event was made possible through a partnership with the Arkansas Space Grant Consortium and the efforts of the DCSTEM STEM Outreach team, along with support from ÌÇÐÄVlog´«Ã½ Little Rock student organizations.

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