by Karin Alvarado | 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 Karin Alvarado | 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 Karin Alvarado | 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 Karin Alvarado | 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 Karin Alvarado | 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 Karin Alvarado | May 5, 2025 | MUSiC, News, UA Power Group
The University of Arkansas received a $1 million grant from the Arkansas Department of Higher Education to expand workforce training in electronics and semiconductors. This program will equip students with foundational skills for careers in the semiconductor industry,...
