The University of Arkansas, Fayetteville’s new national Multi-User Silicon Carbide Research and Fabrication Facility, led by electrical engineering professor Alan Mantooth, is expected to be a key driver for economic development. Mantooth highlights its uniqueness, being purpose-built for semiconductor fabrication, filling a crucial manufacturing gap by allowing low-volume prototyping before full-scale production: https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2023/aug/18/ua-facility-to-be-high-tech-leader/
The U of A Had a Landmark Year in Research Expenditures
In 2025, the U of A reported a record $252.9 million in research expenditures, with MUSiC standing out as a key investment supporting impactful research across Arkansas and beyond. Read more Additional Coverage: UA reaches a new record in research expenditures - Talk...
