1 4.4 DISCIPLINE-RELATED COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT 2010 • Tarasenko is organized the 5 th BioNanoTox (Biology/ Nanotechnology/Toxicology) and Applications Research Conference, Peabody Hotel, Little Rock, Arkansas, November 4-5 th , 2010 . • Tarasenko has organized the BioNanoTox Research Camp for high school teachers and students at the Department of Biology, UALR June 14-25, 2010. • Tarasenko worked with Nun Walter, Arkansas Council for International Visitors, UALR under Program of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and U.S. Department of State during 2010 • Serving as an advisor of the Biology Club and BioNanoTox International, UALR 2009 • Tarasenko has organized the 4 th BioNanoTox (Biology/ Nanotechnology/Toxicology) and Applications Research Conference, Conventional Center/ Peabody Hotel, Little Rock, Arkansas, 21-22 nd , October 2009. Meeting was organized in the collaboration with the University of Arkansas Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR and University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Little Rock, AR (total 53 attendees) and funded by FDA • Tarasenko has served as the representative of the Department of Biology at the UALR’s Jump Start 2009 and Open Houses • Tarasenko has organized the BioNanoTox Research Camp for high school students at the Department of Biology, UALR June 14-25, 2009. Dr. Tarasenko worked with students: Paxton Krick, Sharles McCray, Brad Krick, Victoria Golden, Chloe Phifer, Zhao Liu • Tarasenko participated in the TRIO Science Outreach days for pre-college students at the UALR. Dr. Tarasenko has presented her research projects. Furthermore, Dr. Tarasenko involved her students to participate and present their research projects. TRIO ETS hosted 40 pre-college students in 2009. Science Fair can increase the enrolment and retention of students in the Department and in UALR in general. Participation and assistance of Dr. Tarasenko and her students by TRIO ETS, UALR • Tarasenko worked with Nun Walter, Arkansas Council for International Visitors, UALR under Program of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and U.S. Department of State during 2009 Tarasenko has received awards and recognition received. • Faculty Exchange Program, University of Graz, Austria, May 9 th -25, 2009
2010 • Tarasenko is organized the 5th BioNanoTox (Biology/ Nanotechnology/Toxicology) and
Applications Research Conference, Peabody Hotel, L ittle Rock, Arkansas, November 4-5 th, 2010 .
• Tarasenko has organized the BioNanoTox Research Camp for high school teachers and students at the Department of Biology, UALR June 14 -25, 2010.
• Tarasenko worked with Nun Walter, Arkansas Council for International Visitors, UALR under Program of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural A ffairs and U.S. Department of State during 2010
• Serving as an advisor of the Biology Club and BioNanoTox International, UALR
2009
• Tarasenko has organized the 4th BioNanoTox (Biology/ Nanotechnology/Toxicology) and Applications Research Conference, Conventional Cen ter/ Peabody Hotel, Little Rock, Arkansas, 21-22 nd, October 2009. Meeting was organized in the collaboration with the University of Arkansas Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR and University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Little Rock, AR (total 53 attendees) and funded by FDA
• Tarasenko has served as the representative of the D epartment of Biology at the UALR’s Jump Start 2009 and Open Houses
• Tarasenko has organized the BioNanoTox Research Camp for high school students at the Department of Biology, UALR June 14-25, 2009. Dr. Tarasenko worked with students: Paxton Krick, Sharles McCray, Brad Krick, Victoria Golden, Chloe Phifer, Zhao Liu
• Tarasenko participated in the TRIO Science Outreach days for pre-college students at the
UALR. Dr. Tarasenko has presented her research projects. Furthermore, Dr. Tarasenko involved her students to participate and present their research projects. TRIO ETS hosted 40 pre-college students in 2009. Science Fair can increase the enrolment and retention of students in the Department and in UALR in general. Participation and assistance of Dr. Tarasenko and her students by TRIO ETS, UALR
• Tarasenko worked with Nun Walter, Arkansas Council for International Visitors, UALR under Program of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural A ffairs and U.S. Department of State during 2009
Tarasenko has received awards and recognition recei ved.
• Faculty Exchange Program, University of Graz, Austria, May 9th-25, 2009
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• 2009 American Society for Microbiology Certificate for Outstanding Service as Online Mentor of the ASM Minority Mentoring Program
• Certificate Appreciation for Outstanding Leadership and Lasting Contribution McNair Scholar Program, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, AR, September 17, 2009
• 2009 Award to Aveen Rasol as Outstanding MS Graduate Student Award (Advisor-Tarasenko)
• McNair Scholar Program Award, University of Arkansas at Little Rock for Damone Dickerson • Ashley Scott ,1st place in the Physical and Life Sciences category at the 4th annual
campus-wide UALR Undergraduate Research Expo, Monday April 20, 2009 (Mentor: Dr. Tarasenko)
• Ashley Scott, Undergraduate Research Expo Student Nominees for Posters on the Hill, 2009 • Certificate of participation, 4th BioNanoTox (Biology/ Nanotechnology/Toxicology) and
Applications Research Conference, Conventional Center/ Peabody Hotel, Little Rock, Arkansas, 21-22nd, October 2009
• Souzan Eassa, PhD graduate student, 3rd place in the poster competition at the 4th BioNanoTox (Biology/ Nanotechnology/Toxicology) and Applications Research Conference, Conventional Center/ Peabody Hotel, Little Rock, Arkansas, 21-22nd, October 2009 (Advisor: Dr. Tarasenko)
• Mohamed Lahiani, undergraduate student, 1st place in the poster competition at the 4th BioNanoTox (Biology/ Nanotechnology/Toxicology) and Applications Research Conference, Conventional Center/ Peabody Hotel, Little Rock, Arkansas, 21-22nd, October 2009 (Mentor- Dr. Tarasenko)
• Tarasenko’s Presentations/Lectures at Universities or at Seminars during 2009
• “Fatal Bullets Controlling Bacillus Spore Inhibition and Toxin Neutralization during Phagocytosis”, EIT and SCAM Colloquium, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Little Rock, AR, February 13th, 2009
• Department of Biology and BioNanoTox Initiatives, University of Graz, Austria, May 15, 2009
2008 • Tarasenko has organized the 3rd BioNanoTox (Biology/ Nanotechnology/Toxicology) and
Applications Research Conference at the UALR, Octob er 23-24, 2008: Meeting was organized in collaboration with University of Arkansas Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR; University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Little Rock, AR (total 42 attendees)
• Tarasenko has served as the representative of the Department of B iology at the UALR’s Jump Start 2008 and Open Houses
• Tarasenko has organized the BioNanoTox Research Camp for high school students at the
Department of Biology, UALR. High School Students w orked with Dr. Tarasenko: Pouya Parsian, Bernita Pearson, Marla Cole, Taria Lighter, Brockell James, Kiara Aadil, Bree Vanley, Drucilla Caster, Vanessa Bastidas.
• Tarasenko has participated and presented her research and Depart ment of Biology at the TRIO
Science Outreach for pre-college students. Dr. Tarasenko has presented her research projects. Furthermore, Dr. Tarasenko involved her students to participate and present their research projects. TRIO ETS hosted 40 pre-college students in 2008. Science Fair can increase the enrolment and retention of students in the Department and in UALR in general. Participation and assistance of Dr. Tarasenko and her students by TRIO ETS, UALR.
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• Tarasenko worked with Nun Walter, Arkansas Council for Intern ational Visitors, UALR under Program of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural A ffairs and U.S. Department of State during 2008.
2007
• Dr. Tarasenko was appointed by the Chancellor Ander son to serve as a member of the IACUC at the UALR.
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• Dr. Tarasenko was appointed by Faculty Senate to se rve as ad hoc Committee to Study
Tenure and Academic Freedom.
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• Tarasenko served as the representative of the Depar tment of Biology at the UALR’s Jump Start 2007. The event was a great success. We had more than 1500 prospective students and parents on campus to learn what UALR has to offer. Students and parents received all the information they needed due to the overwhelming number of departments, offices and student organizations who participated, helped set up and plan the day’s events.
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What’s going on?
� A day long series of events planned for students who have applied to UALR for fall, 2007 to “get their
ducks is a row”
When is it?
� Wednesday, April 11
(either morning hours or afternoon hours) to help guide
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• Tarasenko worked with Nun Walter, Arkansas Council for International Visitors, UALR under Program of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural A ffairs and U.S. Department of State during 2007
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• Tarasenko organized the 2nd BioNanoTox (Biology/ Nanotechnology/Toxicology) Annual Meeting UALR. Meeting was organized in collaboration with University of Arkansas Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR; University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Little Rock, AR (total 42 attendees).
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Researchers Focus on BioNanoTox Conference The second annual "Biology, Nanotechnology, Toxicology, and Applications Research" BioNanoTox) Conference was held on April 26-27, 2007, on the UALR campus. The Conference attracted over 50 expert academicians, industrial scientists, and laboratory specialists who shared information through a combination of lectures, case studies, and poster abstracts in biology, chemistry nanotechnology, bioinformatics, statistics, toxicology, medicine, and diagnostics. State, national, and international researchers gathered at UALR to share their knowledge and applications and how to optimize healthcare and control infections. In addition to expert presenters, more than 20 undergraduate and graduate students gave poster presentations and competed in four categories during poster session. Congratulations to the following students and their mentors for their winning projects in each category: (I) Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Justin Yancey , Department of Biological Sciences, Arkansas State University Dr. Malathi Srivatsan , Mentor (II) Biological Sciences Michelle Park , Department of Biology, UALR Dr. Olga Tarasenko , Mentor and Dr. Lee Soderberg , UAMS Co-Mentor Paul Bobryshev , Department of Biology, UALR Dr. Olga Tarasenko , Mentor (III) Medicine and Toxicology Rakhee Agarwal , Graduate Institute of Technology, UALR Dr. Nawab Ali , Mentor (IV) Bioinformatics Cynthia D. Jeffries , Department of Biology, Jackson State University, Jackson, MS Dr. Hari H.P. Cohly , Mentor and Dr. Raphael D. Isokpehi , Co-Mentor Sushma Thotakura , Department of Chemistry, UALR Dr. Jerry A. Darsey , Mentor and Dr. Cesar M. Compadre , UAMS Co-Mentor This meeting continues to grow and has enjoyed great success as a forum for leaders in biology, chemistry, nanotechnology, and medicine. Congratulations to Dr. Olga Tarasenko (Biology) and Dr. Alexei Basnakian (UAMS) for organizing and hosting this successful event. Next year's conference will also be sponsored at UALR on February 21-22, 2008 .
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• Tarasenko has organized the BioNanoTox Research Camp for high school students at the
Department of Biology, UALR.
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• Dr. Tarasenko worked with two students. High school students have learned how to prepare and present obtained data during workshop.
High School Students worked with Dr. Tarasenko:
1. Sai Desikan, Central High School, Little Rock, AR (independent study at “BioNanoTox Summer Research Camp and TRIO ETS, Spring 2007) 2. Montgomery Luke, Central High School, Little Rock, AR (independent study, Spring 2007)
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• Tarasenko has participated and presented her presen tation in the TRIO Science Outreach for pre-college students at the Department of Biology.
Dr. Tarasenko has presented her research projects during the TRIO Science Outreach at the Department of Biology. Furthermore, Dr. Tarasenko involved her students Paul Bobryshev (low right picture) and Sai Desikan (low left picture) to participate and present their research projects during the Science Outreach at the Department of Biology. TRIO ETS hosted 40 pre-college students in September, 2007. Science Fair and Science Outreach can increase the enrolment and retention of students in the Department and in UALR in general.
Thank you again for your presentation to the Little Rock Central High School students who attended the science enrichment workshop on Friday. The purpose of this workshop was to connect these students with college faculty and students to better prepare them for their postsecondary careers. In addition, your contribution encouraged their on-going interest in science and research. We appreciate your time and effort given to these students.
We will certainly keep you informed of additional activities that might be of interest to you and your departments. Thanks again!
Sincerely,
Loria Taylor
Loria Taylor, MS Educational Talent Search Counselor University of Arkansas at Little Rock 2801 S. University Ave. Little Rock, AR 72204 Phone: 501-907-2475 Fax: 501-907-2480
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2006 • Worked with Nun Walter, Arkansas Council for Intern ational Visitors, UALR under Program of
the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and U.S. Department of State and Open World Program during 2006.
Office of International Visitors
Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
U.S. Department of State
INTERNATI NAL VISITOR LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
AVIAN INFLUENZA: DEVELOPING A COORDINATED RESPONSE Ukraine
Little Rock schedule, November 12-15 These visitors are invited to the United States under the auspices of the Department of State's International Visitor Leadership Program. State Department Program Officer: Mrs. Charlotte Titus, telephone (202) 203-5125; email: [email protected] Program Arrangements by Meridian International Center: Mr. Henry Collins and Mr. Frank Justice, 1624 Crescent Place, NW, Washington, DC 20009; telephone: (202) 939-5896 or (202) 939-5583; toll-free: (800) 667-6670; fax: (202) 319-1306; email: [email protected] or [email protected] Accompanied By: U.S. Interpreters Mr. Peter N. Voitsekhovsky and Ms. Ludmila Lantsuta-Davis October 28 - November 18, 2006 – Duration of visit in the U.S. Cities to be visited: Washington, D.C., New York City, Cleveland, Seattle, Little Rock, and Atlanta Local Programmers: Beatrice Kiranga, program assistant, and Walter Nunn, director Arkansas Council for International Visitors University of Arkansas at Little Rock 2801 S. University Little Rock, AR 72204 501-247-3194 (Beatrice’s cell); 501-569-3515 and 501-569-3282 (Walter’s and Tommy Priakos’s office); 501-912-2187 (Walter’s cell); and 501-661-0138 (Walter’s home) 501-569-8347 (fax), [email protected], [email protected] ___________________________________________________________________________________
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LIST OF PARTICIPANTS
Dr. Mariya ARONOVA Chief Specialist, Department of Epidemiological Health Care, Ministry of Health Dr. Volodymyr LUKIANETS Director, Kyiv Inter-regional Specialized Laboratory for Avian Diseases Dr. Dmytro MOROZ Chief Specialist, Department for Anti-epizootic Works, State Department of Veterinary Medicine, Ministry of Agricultural Policy Dr. Feliksa NOVOSAD Director, Organization and Methodology Unit, Department of Health Care and Biological Protection, Ministry for Emergency Situations
Organized research informational session for International visitors of the Arkansas Council for International Visitors, International of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, and U.S. Department of State at the Department of Biology, CSAM on Nov. 14th, 2006.
Members of the Biology Club and undergraduate students of the Department of Biology were invited to participate in the organized informational session during Nov. 14th, 2006. Visitors were introduced to our students. Visitors were briefed about educational system in Arkansas and involvement of students in research and education process at our Department and UALR. Several students of the Department of Biology and member of the Biology Club have presented topics related to the medical importance in the system of international health and healthcare. Involvement of our students with international visitors will open horizons our students. Students will feel that their directly participate in increase UALR events. Furthermore, it will demonstrate openness of American educational system and involvement of students. As overall this will increase the rating of the Department of Biology, SCAM and UALR in general. Nicole Jovanovic, member of the Biology Club has presented “Avian Flu”. Nicole has extended her research engaged in 2005 and presented the latest data on avian flu around globe and what it means for Arkansas and our economy.
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Jordan Mooney, SCAM student has
presented “Plague”.
Shanda LaChance, SCAM student has presented “Ehrlichiosis”
Rebecca Novack, SCAM student has presented “Microsporidia”
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OPEN WORLD PROGRAM Sponsored by the Open World Leadership Center
Preventive Health October 28-November 5, 2006
Delegates and Facilitator
Dr. Sergey Avdeyev Dr. Svetlana Buzunova
Dr. Irina Tishayeva Dr. Aleksandr Yesin Ms. Olga Suvorova
Arkansas Council for International Visitors
Walter Nunn, director Tommy Priakos and Beatrice Kiranga, administrative assistants
University of Arkansas at Little Rock 2801 S. University Little Rock, AR, 72204
• Tarasenko worked with Bill Walker, Vice Chancellor on the obtaining educational and research
funds through the Congressional earmarks
Research collaboration have established with UAMS, Little Rock, Arkansas; NCTR, Jefferson, Arkansas;
University of Tennessee, Memphis with purpose of obtaining educational and research funds through
the congressional earmark.
• Tarasenko gave an invited lecture for the Congressional Staff, Representatives, and District
Directors at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Little Rock, AR
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Dr. Tarasenko was invited to give lecture “Groundbreaking Sugars” for the congressional staff, their
representatives, and district directors at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock on June 19th
, 2006.
Congressmen Mike Ross personally acknowledged Dr. Tarasenko’s participation and contribution
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• Tarasenko has organized the 1st BioNanoTox (Biology/ Nanotechnology/Toxicology) Annual Meeting UALR, April 25, 2006
Meeting was organized in collaboration with the National Center for Toxicological Research, Jefferson, AR; University of Arkansas Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR; University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Little Rock, AR
• Tarasenko has served as the representative of the D epartment of Biology at the UALR’s 2006 Open House (Office of Recruitment and Retention), J an 27 th, 2006
The event was a great success. We had more than 500 prospective students and parents on campus to learn what UALR has to offer. They received all the information they needed due to the overwhelming number of departments, offices and student organizations who participated, helped set up and plan the day’s events.
• Tarasenko has organized the BioNanoTox Summer Research Camp with TRIO ETS partner for high school students at the Department of Biology, UALR 2006 July 24 -30 th, 2006
The BioNanoTox Summer Research Camp was a great success of our Department, College Science and Mathematics, and UALR in general. The event was supported through TRIO ETS and camp fee paid by student. We had more than 21 students’ applicants. 19 students have attended BioNanoTox Research Camp during July 24th -30th, 2006. Four Professors Dr. Stapleton, Grace, Tang and Tarasenko were involved Summer Research Camp. Dr. Tarasenko worked with seven students. All Professors taught high students how to perform research projects related to Biology, Nanotechonology, and Toxicology. Furthermore, I have involved the Department of Biology two undergraduate students Paul Bobryshev and Tenita Waters. These students were served as Research Assistants during BioNanoTox Research Camp. Paul and Tenita have learned and taught how to do and teach Science to high school students and share their knowledge. High school students have learned how to prepare and present obtained data during workshop. Several students and group were awarded by certificate of appreciation. Elected students were directed toward Science Fair, INTEL, SIEMENS, Bill and Melinda Gates International Competitions. Participation and assistance of Dr. Tarasenko was acknowledged by TRIO ETS, UALR
High School Students worked with Dr. Tarasenko 3. Derrick Hunter, Central High School, Little Rock, AR (independent study at “BioNanoTox Summer Research Camp and TRIO ETS, Summer 2006) 4. Antwon Staton, Central High School, Little Rock, AR (independent study at “BioNanoTox Summer Research Camp and TRIO ETS, Summer 2006) 5. Sai Desikan, Central High School, Little Rock, AR (independent study at “BioNanoTox Summer Research Camp and TRIO ETS, Summer 2006) 6. Shannon Washington, Central High School, Little Rock, AR (independent study at “BioNanoTox Summer Research Camp and TRIO ETS, Summer 2006) 7. Ashley Brown Central High School, Little Rock, AR (independent study at “BioNanoTox Summer Research Camp and TRIO ETS, Summer 2006) 8. Andre Brown, Central High School, Little Rock, AR (independent study at “BioNanoTox Summer Research Camp and TRIO ETS, Summer 2006) 9. Dorian Jones, Central High School, Little Rock, AR (independent study at “BioNanoTox Summer Research Camp and TRIO ETS, Summer 2006) High School Students worked with Dr. Tarasenko/ Fal l 2006
1. Sai Desikan, Central High School, Little Rock, AR (independent study, Fall 2006) 2. Antwon Staton, Central High School, Little Rock, AR (independent study, Fall 2006) 3. Montgomery Luke, Central High School, Little Rock, AR (independent study, Fall 2006)
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• Tarasenko has participated and presented her presen tation at the Science Outreach for pre-college students at the Department of Biology, UALR .
Dr. Tarasenko has presented her research projects. Furthermore, Dr. Tarasenko involved her students to participate and present their research projects in the Science Fair. Department of Biology hosted 45 pre-college students in September 12th, 2006. Science Fair can increase the enrolment and retention of students in the Department and in UALR in general. Participation and assistance of Dr. Tarasenko and her students Paul Bobryshev and Sai Desikan was acknowledged by TRIO ETS, UALR
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• Tarasenko’s Presentations/Lectures at Universities or at Seminars during 2006 1. Do glycoconjugates influence on bacterial spores phagocytosis? SEED Grant Presentation Sponsored
by the Office of Research and Graduate Studies, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Little Rock, AR,
October 26th
, 2006
2. “Glycoconjugate for recognition and inhibition of bacterial spores.” Department Physics and
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Biophysics, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR, October 5th
, 2006
3. “Groundbreaking sugars” Graduate Students Seminar at University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Little
Rock, AR, September 25th
, 2006
4. “Groundbreaking sugars” Science Workshop at University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Little Rock, AR,
September 12th
, 2006
5. “Groundbreaking sugars” for Congressional Staff, their Representatives, District Directors at
University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Little Rock, AR, June 19th
, 2006
6. “Bioinformatics approach for vaccine development” ARBIOS First Network Meeting, University of
Arkansas at Little Rock, Little Rock, AR, April 27, 2006
7. “Spore Recognition and Inhibition” 1st Annual Workshop on BioNanoTox, University of Arkansas at Little
