AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoArkansas STEM in action: UA Little Rock students Jerry Adcock and Andrew Harris upgraded the campus observatory shutter system for smoother, more efficient operation—turning a senior mechanical engineering capstone into a lasting improvement for the physics and astronomy team. Local industry + tech: James & James is investing $9.4M in a new Heber Springs manufacturing facility, aiming to create 47 jobs while “embedding technology and data” into the woodshop and customer experience. Space/rockets education: Southern Arkansas University’s High-Powered Rocket Workshop wrapped up with about 30 students building and flying rockets using simulation tools, lab work, and flight-monitoring gear supported by the Arkansas Space Grant Consortium and NASA. AI + defense: The U.S. Army awarded Xtremis Inc. up to $46.8M to develop AI methods to detect drones—starting with $13.9M work in West Fork, Arkansas. Energy + nuclear planning: Holtec, Entergy, and Hyundai E&C signed an MOA to evaluate SMR-300 small modular reactor opportunities for large-load customers across Entergy’s service territory, including Arkansas. Policy watch: Little Rock’s proposed data-center moratorium failed 4-4, despite public concerns about water, electricity, and pollution.
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