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.
$1 Million Awarded to Boost Semiconductor Workforce Development
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,...
