GRAPES Spring IAB Meeting – May 21-22, 2026
We look forward to hosting the GRAPES Spring 2026 Semi-Annual Industrial Advisory Board Meeting virtually on May 21-22, 2026. The meeting will take place from 8:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. CST.Registration link coming soon!
Inside MUSiC: Dr. Alan Mantooth on Silicon Carbide Innovation
In this podcast, Dr. Alan Mantooth discusses how Arkansas is emerging as a leader in silicon carbide research and manufacturing. He explores the state’s growing role in advanced power‑electronics innovation and the impact MUSiC will have on U.S. semiconductor...
U of A Collaborates with Defense Department to Develop Video Tracking Tool
The University of Arkansas has joined a nationwide research team funded by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to develop next-generation video object tracking technology. Led by electrical engineering and computer science assistant professor and UA...
America’s First Multi-User Silicon Carbide Fab Launches in Arkansas
The University of Arkansas Power Group announced MUSiC, the nation’s first multi-user silicon carbide (SiC) research fabrication facility. MUSiC is an open-access SiC fab designed to fast-track U.S. SiC commercialization by offering prototyping, multi-project wafers,...