by Lucy Lofstrand | Dec 12, 2025 | GRAPES, MUSiC, NCREPT, News
In this podcast, Dr. Alan Mantooth discusses how Arkansas is emerging as a leader in silicon carbide research and manufacturing. He explores the state’s growing role in advanced power‑electronics innovation and the impact MUSiC will have on U.S. semiconductor...
by Lucy Lofstrand | Dec 12, 2025 | GRAPES, MUSiC, NCREPT, News, UA Power Group
The University of Arkansas and the University of Arkansas Power Group marked a major milestone with the opening of its new semiconductor fabrication facility, bringing together state leaders, industry partners, and national media to celebrate the region’s growing role...
by Lucy Lofstrand | Oct 17, 2025 | GRAPES, MUSiC, NCREPT, News, UA Power Group
The University of Arkansas has joined a nationwide research team funded by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to develop next-generation video object tracking technology. Led by electrical engineering and computer science assistant professor and UA...
by Lucy Lofstrand | Sep 22, 2025 | GRAPES, MUSiC, NCREPT, News, UA Power Group
The University of Arkansas Power Group announced MUSiC, the nation’s first multi-user silicon carbide (SiC) research fabrication facility. MUSiC is an open-access SiC fab designed to fast-track U.S. SiC commercialization by offering prototyping, multi-project wafers,...
by Lucy Lofstrand | Aug 29, 2025 | GRAPES, NCREPT, News, UA Power Group
IEEE has recognized Alan Mantooth, Board Member and Division II Director, for his career-long dedication to enabling greater efficiencies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the energy-generation and transportation industries. His leadership and research continue...
by Lucy Lofstrand | Apr 23, 2025 | GRAPES, NCREPT, News
Professional engineers and graduate students can enroll in a new, online course that offers a foundational understanding of analyzing and designing grid-connected power electronic circuits for electric energy conversion and control. The Grid-connected Advanced Power...
