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New facility Aims to Become the Nation’s Leader in Semiconductors
The University of Arkansas is unveiling a new facility with the ambitious goal of positioning the state as a leader in the semiconductor industry. This cutting-edge facility is geared towards advancing research and innovation in the field of semiconductors, aiming to...
UA Prepares for the Unprecedented Chip Fabrication Facility
The University of Arkansas is set to commence construction on Friday for a groundbreaking silicon carbide chip research and fabrication facility in south Fayetteville. The envisioned Multi-User Silicon Carbide Research and Fabrication Facility, abbreviated as MUSiC,...
U of A Takes Big Leadership Steps in Semiconductor Production
In August, the university initiated the construction of the national Multi-User Silicon Carbide Research and Fabrication Facility, known as MUSiC. This semiconductor research and fabrication facility, equipped for both silicon and silicon carbide chip production, will...
$36 million chip prototype facility set to open 2025
Ground has been broken for a pioneering semiconductor facility at the University of Arkansas, as revealed in a news release on Monday (Aug. 21). This $36 million chip prototype fabrication facility is anticipated to be finished by January 2025:...
U of A Breaks Gound on One-of-a-Kind Semiconductor Facility
The University of Arkansas Chancellor Charles Robinson, alongside other university officials, including University of Arkansas System President Don Bobbitt, members of the U of A System Board of Trustees, as well as researchers and industry leaders, gathered at the...
U of A Initiates Construction of Innovative SiC Research Facility
The University of Arkansas has initiated the construction of a national silicon carbide (SiC) research and fabrication center with funding amounting to $18 million from the National Science Foundation (NSF) and supplemental support from the Army Research Laboratory....
Mantooth Named to Arkansas Future Mobility Council
To "take a step into the future of mobility," which will "impact the options in transportation and supply chain deliveries for generations to come", Governor Asa Hutchinson created by executive order the Arkansas Future Mobility Council and named Dr. Alan Mantooth to...
NCREPT Highlighted in the American Energy Society’s “Universities in the Spotlight”
NCREPT is highlighted in the American Energy Society's "Universities in the Spotlight" issue. https://energytoday.energysociety.org/#Arkansas
Mantooth Presents MUSiC to the Arkansas Legislative Council
Dr. Alan Mantooth presented the new Multi-User Silicon Carbide Research and Fabrication Facility (MUSiC) to the Higher Education Subcommittee of the Arkansas Legislative Council. You can learn more about this exciting facility by clicking on the link below, his...
Latest Events

MUSiC Topping Out Ceremony
Please join us for the Topping Out Ceremony of the University of Arkansas Multi-User Silicon Carbide Research and Fabrication Facility (MUSiC).
Food and drinks provided.
Thursday, April 18th from 1-3pm
MUSiC Site
2079 S Innovation Dr
Fayetteville, AR 72701

SiC+X Workshop
Please join us for the 2024 SiC+X Materials & Devices Workshop.
Monday & Tuesday, August 12-13, 2024 (Dinner on the 11th)
Hosted by the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
More information coming soon…