Dr. Alexandr Sokolov, assistant professor of engineering management and program director, has been named Fellow in the American Society for Engineering Management (ASEM). The designation is for individuals who have shown long‑term commitment to the Society and made exceptional contributions to the engineering management profession. Candidates must have at least eight years of ASEM membership and must show significant accomplishment in two key areas. Active ASEM Fellows make final selections after nomination reviews.

Dr. Sarah Webb (left), assistant research professor, Ecotoxicology Research, and Dr. Jennifer Bouldin (right), dean, Sciences and Mathematics, are co-authors of a study published in the Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. They researched PFAS, commonly known as “forever chemicals,” in waterways surrounding the former Eaker Air Force Base at Blytheville. They found elevated levels linked to firefighting foam historically used at the base and evidence that these chemicals have moved into surrounding waterways.

April Sheppard, associate dean, Ellis Library, presented at two conferences on the role of generative artificial intelligence in libraries. At the Lifelong Information Literacy Conference, they co-presented "Rethinking Digital Literacy Training: Cultivating AI-Aware Learners." They also participated in a panel at the Generative AI in Libraries Virtual Conference, which explored the impact of generative AI on library work and featured Claude as an AI panelist.