Science

Associate professor in the Department of Geosciences at the University of Arkansas Dr. Celina Suarez will lead an Honors College symposium next semester called The Science, Politics and Culture of Dinosaurs. A public preview lecture takes place Wednesday, but first she visits the Susan and Anthony Hui New Studio to discuss how the extinct reptiles can pave the way for talking about science.

Later this week, Dr. Bharat Ratra, a distinguished professor of physics at Kansas State University, will discuss dark energy and the universe's continued expansion while visiting the University of Arkansas.

On today's show, graduates and students provide insight into the discontinuation of DEI initiatives at the University of Arkansas. Plus, discussions covering dinosaurs and deep space.

Dr. Lene Hau is Mallinckrodt Professor of Physics and of Applied Physics at Harvard University joins Ozarks at Large to discuss the 4:00 A.M. moment when they slowed down light in a laboratory.

Today on The Outline: Poll workers emphasize recruitment during the national holiday. Also, Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders met with the Arkansas Legislative Black Caucus yesterday to address the controversy surrounding the AP African American History Course's future in the state. Plus, a trail run on Mt. Nebo this weekend offers cooler temperatures for runners.

On today's show, a total solar eclipse is expected to bring in a record-number of tourists to Arkansas in 2024. Plus, Tyson Foods workers protest at a meatpacking plant in Van Buren, a new episode of "I Am Northwest Arkansas" and the Washington County Historical Society is set to commemorate the Battle of Fayetteville this weekend. Also, state measure cutting individual and corporate income taxes is signed into law.

A total solar eclipse is set to make its way across Arkansas in 2024. Arkansas officials expect this to be one of the biggest tourism events in the state's history.

On today's show, Jim Harter is a volunteer for FindAGrave.com and so far, he has captured at least 9,000 images. Also, Arkansas unemployment number dips, the Arkansas Department of Health reveals an infectious disease dashboard, the history of Bessie Moore and more.

Next fall the University of Arkansas Honors College will host a seminar titled "Teeth." Kyle Kellams, KUAF's news director, talked with Peter Ungar, distinguished professor of anthropology and director of the University of Arkansas’ Environmental Dynamics Program, about the seminar.

On today's show, talks continue of a possible affiliation deal between the University of Arkansas and the University of Phoenix. Also, a federal judge refuses to dismiss a lawsuit regarding ivermectin use at the Washington County Detention Center. Plus, an excerpt from the latest episode of "Resilient Black Women," secret clocks and more.