New Nanotechnology Center Opens May 2

Local dignitaries will join Chancellor Joel E. Anderson on May 2 for the opening of UALR’s newest building – the Center for Integrative Nanotechnology Sciences.

Nano Research Leads to NASA Contract

A nanotech startup has landed a $100,000 grant from NASA to further the production of an anti-dust technology developed by the Nanotechnology Center at UALR.

Realtor’s Gift Honors Nanotechnologist Biris

Janet Jones, founder and president of the The Janet Jones Company, has created a $25,000 mentorship program honoring Dr. Alex Biris, chief scientist of UALR’s Nanotechnology Center.

UALR Teams Share in $20 Million NSF Grant

Three teams of UALR scientists and engineers, working with colleagues across the state are collaborating — with the help of a $20 million grant from the National Science Foundation — to turn knowledge from their laboratories into the industries and jobs for Arkansas.

Schedule Snafus Postpone Nano Meet

Scheduling problems have forced a postponement of UALR’s planned event for business executives, scientists, and marketing experts at UALR’s Nanotechnology Center Wednesday, Sept. 22.

Nano Research Creates New Products to Market

Two new Arkansas start-up companies have announced exclusive license agreements with UALR to bring to market patent-pending technology developed by the University’s Nanotechnology Center to provide anti-counterfeiting solutions for manufacturers.