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Congratulations Alan Mantooth!

Your NEW IEEE Division II Director

“I want to thank everyone who supported me and rest assured,
I will represent all of the Division II Societies with equal fervor.
I look forward to serving them all on the IEEE Board of Directors.”
–Alan Mantooth

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Congratulations Alan Mantooth!

Your NEW IEEE Division II Director

“I want to thank everyone who supported me and rest assured, I will represent all of the Division II Societies with equal fervor. I look forward to serving them all on the IEEE Board of Directors.”

–Alan Mantooth

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Latest News

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...