Power grid security work prompts $3 million expansion of UA electronics facility

The University of Arkansas is investing about $3 million to expand its high-power electronics testing facility in Fayetteville’s Arkansas Research & Technology Park.

The National Center for Reliable Electric Power Transmission, or NCREPT, is used for industrial testing and academic research regarding power electronics, with a primary focus of making the nation’s power grid more stable. – Read More

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Southern States Tours U of A Research Facilities

Southern States Tours U of A Research Facilities

UAPG recently hosted representatives from Southern States, LLC for a tour of research facilities focused on the future of power electronics, semiconductors, and energy systems.   During the visit, the guests toured the National Center for Reliable Electric Power...

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Global Campus Visits MUSiC Facility

Global Campus Visits MUSiC Facility

The University of Arkansas Power Group recently hosted the University of Arkansas Global Campus at the Multi-User Silicon Carbide Research and Fabrication Facility (MUSiC) for a recording session showcasing the facility's research and capabilities.   The visit...

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NSF CAREER Award for Xiaoqing Song

NSF CAREER Award for Xiaoqing Song

The University of Arkansas Power Group congratulates Dr. Xiaoqing Song, assistant professor of electrical engineering, on receiving a prestigious five-year National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER Award to advance research supporting the transition to a smarter, more...

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