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...
MUSiC Featured on the Trusted Strategic Solutions Podcast
Alan Mantooth shares insights on the vision behind MUSiC and how it addresses a key challenge in the semiconductor ecosystem on the Trusted Strategic Solutions podcast. Read more
Cheng Tang Successfully Demonstrated at APEC 2026
At the IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference (APEC), Cheng Tang successfully demonstrated a high-power-density silicon carbide (SiC) inverter in the Student Demonstration Competition. Read more
Kevin Jin Co-Hosted 20th Annual High School Programming Contest
The Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science hosted student teams from across Arkansas for a day of competitive coding on campus, organized by Kevin Jin and other faculty members. Read more
Wan Shou was Awarded NSF CAREER Award
Dr. Wan Shou, assistant professor of mechanical engineering, received a prestigious NSF CAREER Award. This five-year, $550,000 honor recognizes his innovative research focused on advancing high-resolution microscale and nanoscale metal 3D printing technologies. Read...
HiDEC Hosted a Wire Bonding Workshop
High Density Electronics Center (HiDEC) hosted another Wire Bonding Workshop, continuing their effort to bridge the gap between academia and industry through hands-on training. Participants gained real-world experience with the tools and techniques used in advanced...
Alan Mantooth Announced as National Academy of Inventors Fellow
Congratulations to Alan Mantooth, Distinguished Professor of Engineering at the University of Arkansas and Director of the UAPG, on his recent announcement as a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI). The NAI is a prestigious membership organization...
Alan Mantooth Featured on Dan Marrujo’s Podcast
In December, Alan Mantooth was a guest on Dan Marrujo’s podcast, Trusted Strategic Solutions. The podcast covers how facilities like MUSiC are reshaping semiconductor access, accelerating innovation, and preparing the next generation. Read more
U of A Faculty Pave the Way for the Future of Lithium
Dr. Xiangbo (Henry) Meng was a featured presenter at the Arkansas Lithium Innovation Summit held in Little Rock, Arkansas. More than 900 industry experts gathered to explore potential lithium extraction from the Smackover Formation in southwest Arkansas, and to...
The UAPG Attended the NWA Regional Science and Engineering Fair
We were proud to be part of this year’s NWA Regional Science Fair. Students from across the region showcased their creativity and curiosity for science and technology. At the UA Power Group table, students built homopolar motors using batteries and copper wire,...
Discover RED Highlights the UAPG in a New Feature Video
Discover RED, the University of Arkansas’ video series produced by University Relations, recently featured the U of A Power Group and the exciting work underway at the new Multi‑User Silicon Carbide Facility (MUSiC). The video offers an inside look at MUSiC, the...
NCREPT Attended Holcomb STEAM Night
The UA Power Group's National Center for Reliable Electric Power Transmission (NCREPT) attended Holcomb Elementary School’s annual STEAM Night. With its Wonders of Wattage (W.O.W.) Mobile Lab, NCREPT brought hands‑on demonstrations that inspired students to explore...