AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoBiomedical Research in Arkansas: UA Little Rock mechanical engineering researcher Dr. Sujan Ghosh received a $72,419 INBRE grant to build a 3D tissue scaffold that better mimics the human small intestine’s villi and crypts, aiming to improve disease research and reduce reliance on animal models. Higher Ed & Innovation: UAMS welcomed the inaugural Chancellor’s Scholars Program, awarding full-tuition scholarships to 44 students starting 2026-27, while Arkansas State University opened its $25M Windgate Hall of Art and Innovation to connect art/design with engineering and computer science. Local STEM in Action: In Ozark National Forest, potter Stephen Driver’s annual wood-fired kiln firing blends hands-on craft with real-world physics and process control as volunteers manage a 2,200-degree furnace. Industry Automation: Tavoron announced it acquired Power Motion, adding automation, robotics, machine vision, and motion control capabilities, with Power Motion offices including Little Rock. STEM Events: LionHog Tech Hackathon will run virtually Sept. 18-20 for Arkansas and Missouri students, focused on ag data analytics and engineering.
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