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ARA: Economic Catalyst

Arkansas Research Alliance serves the state by giving voice to innovation and discover in the Natural State.

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May 2023 ARA Project Scope with Dr. Laura Schnackenberg

ARA Academy Member Dr. Laura Schnackenberg of the FDA’s National Center for Toxicological Research discusses her team’s research in alternative methods of drug testing, including tissue chips.

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March 2023 ARA Project Scope with Dr. John Imig

ARA Academy Member Dr. John Imig of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences shares recent research conducted by his team.

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February 2023 ARA Project Scope with Dr. Jingyi Chen

ARA Academy Member Dr. Jingyi Chen of the University of Arkansas shares her research into the potential (and the reality) of nanomaterials.

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June 2023 ARA Project Scope with Dr. Jianfeng Xu

ARA Academy Member Dr. Jianfeng Xu of Arkansas State University shares his research in genetically engineering plants for biofuel and therapeutic benefits.

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The Science Behind The Natural State

I often wonder how Arkansans view the state’s efforts to bolster innovation, support entrepreneurship and advance research activities. Growing up in Mena, I know it wasn’t on my radar, and I don’t remember it being discussed at all. There were usually much more pressing needs that demanded attention.

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May 2022 ARA Project Scope with Dr. Hugh Churchill

Dr. Hugh Churchill, a member of the ARA Academy of Scholars and Fellows, is internationally recognized as a leading researcher on nanofabrication with quantum transport and optoelectronic characterization. He heads a team that investigates how the physical properties of materials change when reduced to the atomic scale in one or more directions. The change in material properties is then employed to address challenges in quantum technologies with applications like machine learning.

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Clean Air Arkansas

Hugh Churchill, Ph.D. is a Quantum Physicist and professor at the University of Arkansas with a passion for using science to build a better world. Douglas Hutchings, Ph.D. is an entrepreneur and advocate for STEM education. We did not invent this idea, but these purifiers have been proven to be effective in a range of settings from helping families impacted by smoke from forest fires all the way to dealing with seasonal allergies. As COVID is rapidly spreading and schools are starting their semesters, we wanted to make sure that teachers, parents, students, and administrators know there are low-cost options that can make a difference, with filter performance tested by researchers in Arkansas. Learn more about this effort in the video.