This summer, UA’s Department of Sociology and Criminology hosted 10 undergraduate students from multiple universities who participated in ongoing research projects housed in the Terrorism Research Center (TRC) and Arkansas Health Equity and Access Lab (HEAL). Students travelled to UA from University of Texas-Austin, University of Central Arkansas, University of Georgia, Drury University, Truman State University, and Kansas State University.
Funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), the 10-week research experiences for undergraduates (REU) program supports students interested in learning about crime and social data analytics. Faculty mentors worked closely with students to develop original research questions, analyze data, and communicate their findings on topics ranging from extremism and targeted violence to maternal health disparities in Arkansas.
Now in its second year, the summer REU program aims to create impactful research experiences for students, build lasting relationships with UA faculty, and, ultimately, recruit students to UA graduate programs. Recruiting for the Summer 2026 REU program will begin later this Fall. For more information about the program, please visit the Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) in Crime, Justice, and Health Data Analytics website.
Back Row: Jeff Gruenewald (UA), Tobias Hersh (Kansas State University), Connor Atkinson (University of Central Arkansas), Jessica Morse (University of Georgia), Breanna Mathes (Truman State University), Bradleigh Graham (University of Georgia)
Front Row: Steven Windisch (UA), Michael Nino (UA), Jenna Panter (University of Central Arkansas), Erin Fick (Drury University)