Researchers at the University of Arkansas will receive $2.9 million from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) program to develop solid-state power modules for the electric grid and electrified transportation. This funding is part of ARPA-E’s program focused on enhancing control and protection of the U.S. power grid.
In 2025, the U of A reported a record $252.9 million in research expenditures, with MUSiC standing out as a key investment supporting impactful research across Arkansas and beyond. Read more Additional Coverage: UA reaches a new record in research expenditures - Talk...
Alan Mantooth shares insights on the vision behind MUSiC and how it addresses a key challenge in the semiconductor ecosystem on the Trusted Strategic Solutions podcast. Read more
At the IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference (APEC), Cheng Tang successfully demonstrated a high-power-density silicon carbide (SiC) inverter in the Student Demonstration Competition. Read more