STEM Education & Aviation: Prairie Grove grad Rhiannon Umfleet became the first woman to graduate from UCA’s Aviation Academy, earning private, instrument and commercial pilot certificates and now aiming to become a certified flight instructor. Health & Research (Local): Farmington’s “Graham’s Lemonade Stand” raised money for childhood cancer research for 2-year-old Graham Vinson, who has been in treatment for LCH since October 2025. STEM Workforce & Manufacturing: Arkansas State University’s Red Wolf Steel team will compete on YouTube’s “Cast in Steel,” designing and testing George Washington sword replicas as a hands-on engineering pipeline story. Local Tech/Business Expansion: Springdale HVAC firm Anderson Heating & Air Conditioning announced an expansion into residential and commercial electrical services across Northwest Arkansas. Public Science & Community Health: UAPB experts and EFNEP coordinators emphasized hydration as a key defense against heat illness, with practical guidance for staying ahead of dehydration. Local STEM Funding: The Arkansas Wheat Promotion Board approved $83,533 for FY2027 wheat research and promotion, including UA research on wheat protein processing and weed control. STEM in the News (National/Global): A CDC study found alpha-gal antibodies are far more common than the allergy itself, with Arkansas among the highest-rate states. Local Environment/Design: Little Rock received a $30 million Bezos Earth Fund grant to build 30 Crossing Park, a downtown green space planned with gardens, play areas and sports courts.