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.
University of Arkansas Power Group Receives $2.9 million from the U.S. Department of Energy
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...
