Day: April 28, 2025

Jesse Pham, Mechanical Engineering sophomore student at the ASYST lab, presented his research, “Solo Versus Dual: A Comparative Analysis of Instructional General Aviation Accidents,” at the 2025 Honors Research Symposium. His study analyzed NTSB accident data to compare findings between solo and dual instructional flights, highlighting the need for stronger pre-solo training standards. Jesse’s work earned Third Prize in the Undergraduate Research Symposium Poster Competition and was supported by a grant from the University of Arkansas Honors College. Congratulations to Jesse!

Ryker Davis (senior), Kacey Haws (senior), and Jesse Pham (sophomore) presented their research, held as part of Undergraduate Research Week 2025 (https://news.uark.edu/articles/77288/join-the-libraries-and-the-honors-college-for-undergraduate-research-week-2025). Hosted by the Honors College, the symposium provided students an opportunity to showcase their research and creative projects to a broader audience, gaining valuable professional experience and feedback from faculty and peers. Their participation reflects the growing emphasis on undergraduate research at the University of Arkansas, where students have opportunities to engage in hands-on projects across a range of disciplines.