The University of Arkansas celebrated the topping-out of the Multi-User Silicon Carbide Research and Fabrication Facility, marking a milestone. Over 100 attendees, including students, faculty, and state leaders, signed the beam and heard remarks from Dean Kim Needy and Professor Alan Mantooth. This new 21,760-square-foot facility will enable advancements in silicon carbide semiconductor research, bridging the gap between university research and industry needs, and enhancing U.S. competitiveness. It will feature clean rooms for chip fabrication and testing and support workforce development in semiconductor manufacturing.
The UA Workforce Development Team Visits Area Schools and Events
The Workforce Development team recently visited Lisa Academy, a STEM course on the U of A campus, and NWACC's Workforce Strategies for a Thriving Region: Manufacturing event. The team presented the UA Power Group Workforce Development’s new industry-aligned virtual...
