Arkansas Science & Technology Authority : News

Kim Reynolds Returns To Join The ASTA Team As Research Program Manager

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500

The Arkansas Science & Technology Authority is pleased to welcome back Kim Reynolds as our new Research Program Manager. From 2003-2004, Kim was the Executive Secretary at the Authority. Previous to returning, she received a master's degree in history from Louisiana State University and was a member of the adjunct faculty of Southeastern Louisiana University and ITT Technical Institute. Sh...

Cathleen Bailey Joins ASTA As Fiscal Officer

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500

The Arkansas Science & Technology Authority is pleased to welcome Cathleen Bailey as our new Fiscal Officer. Previous to joining the Authority, Cathleen was employed as the Fiscal Officer for the Arkansas Spinal Cord Commission and as the Grants Comptroller for the Arkansas Department of Health. Cathleen Bailey is a graduate of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock where she earned ...

AMS Offers Web Site Assessments to Arkansas Manufacturers

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Arkansas Manufacturing Solutions (AMS) is offering free website assessments to the first 50 qualifying applicants through June 16 or until all slots are filled. To qualify, applicants must be an Arkansas-based manufacturer, have five or more employees and have an active website. Manufacturers can register at www.mfgsolutions.org or by calling 501.683.4410. Once requirements are met, AMS w...

Authority Board Votes to Support Internet TV, Teacher Empowerment and 3 New Centers

Wed, 21 May 2008 00:00:00 -0500

The Arkansas Science & Technology Authority Board showed its support for an Arkansas based Internet TV Station, STEM Teacher Empowerment grants and more in its third meeting of 2008. Focusing on manufacturing and industry, the Board voted to approve allocation of seven partnership agreements with Arkansas Manufacturing Solutions. The agreements would allow for field staff positions at the Genes...

FROM EUREKA TO COMMERCE SEMINAR

Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 -0500

DATE: Thursday, June 26 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p. m. LOCATION: Arkansas Biosciences Institute Building on Arkansas State University Campus This session will describe how small businesses can use the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program to fund technical research and product prototyping. It will introduce participants to issues that affect the ability to convert research results into ...

Teachers Across the State Just Got Smarter

Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 -0500

On May 5th and 6th The Arkansas Science & Technology Authority hosted a teacher professional development workshop in order to enhance science and technology education in Arkansas. The purpose of this workshop was to prepare Arkansas teachers to integrate 21st century skills into science and mathematics lesson plans. These lesson plans, enriched with a technological component, will be added to ...

Authority President Helps Push Broadband Initiative To The Next Step

Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 -0500

From arkansasbusiness.com Panel Discusses Progress Toward Statewide Broadband Access By Amy Riggin 5/1/2008 3:36:01 PM An advisory group working to improve statewide access to broadband Internet service is about to be another step closer to that goal, John Ahlen, president of the Arkansas Science and Technology Authority, said Thursday. Ahlen was among state government officials, acad...

Authority Involvement in National Convocation Makes State Wide News.

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Included in coverage of the economic convocation hosted by the National Academies in Washington, D.C, Authority Board and staff members, as well as members of Accelerate Arkansas, were featured in state-wide news publications. Articles included write-ups in the Arkansas Democrat Gazette, and Arkansas Business online. To read the stories, click the links below. Arkansas Business Arkans...

A Closer Look at National Academies Convocation on Rising above the Gathering Storm Two Years Later

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Arkansas representatives from business, industry, education and government headed to Washington DC last week for the "National Academies Convocation on Rising above the Gathering Storm Two Years Later: Accelerating Progress toward a Brighter Economic Future." Arkansas STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Coalition leaders and six student fellows received a special invita...

The Rules Change at the Authority

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500

The Arkansas Science & Technology Authority has made changes to two of its programs: The Research & Development Program and the Technology Development Program. The Research & Development Tax Program Rules has been changed to reflect an increase. Total credits for qualified research expenditures, donations, and sales below cost shall be allowed up to one hundred percent(100%), an increase f...

Community Conference Showcases Connections to Global Economy

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500

The annual Breakthrough Solutions Conference will take place May 1 in Little Rock with the theme "It's All Connected - Linking Your Local Economy to Global Opportunities". This conference will focus on successes - how communities and businesses are taking advantage of opportunities in this new era, by working together, by being innovative, and by using broadband connectivity to connect to the w...

The Authority Releases Funds For Educational Research And Business

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500

The Arkansas Science & Technology Authority Board showed its support for business and research in its second meeting of 2008. The Board of Directors voted to grant three Research & Development Tax Credits. Biobased Chemicals, LLC, and Biobased Systems, LLC were both recipients, as was Arkansas Power Electronics International Incorporated. Both Biobased companies are co-owned businesses wi...

ASTA Executive Committee Releases Funds For Research Alliance

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0600

The Arkansas Science & Technology Authority's Executive Committee met on Tuesday to approve two major decisions that will affect the future of Arkansas. The Executive Committee approved a tax credit to Authority client Vegrandis LLC. The decision qualifies Vegrandis for involvement in the National Science Foundation's Phase IIB Option program. This program entitles Vegrandis to matching fede...

ASTA Teams With Winrock International To Launch Innovate Arkansas

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0600

Source: arkansasbusiness.com By Arkansas Business Staff Winrock International on Tuesday will launch the Innovate Arkansas program, which will develop and manage a state technology commercialization initiative for the Arkansas Economic Development Commission. Tom Dalton, a former Little Rock city manager and former director of the Arkansas Department of Human Services, will be director of...

Authority President Makes Arkansas Business' Power List

Wed, 06 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0600

Arkansas Business' annual Power List was announced this week. This year's list featured Arkansas Science & Technology Authority President Dr. John Ahlen. The Power List is compiled from nearly 50 business-related lists that appear in the publication during the course of a year. It is a collection of personal information on the people who run the largest or most influential companies or insti...

Authority Board Member And Former AMS Director Weigh In On Globalization On National Broadcast

Tue, 05 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0600

As part of the nationwide news program "The Jim Lehrer News Hour," Arkansas Science & Technology Authority Board Member Paul Mastro and former AMS Director Lydia Carson were part of a panel discussion on globalization and how it is affecting both the state and national economy. The panel, moderated by Margaret Warner, centered on how globalization is affecting Arkansans' and Americans' acces...

Deandra Berry Joins ASTA As New Project Analyst

Mon, 04 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0600

The Arkansas Science & Technology Authority is pleased to welcome Deandra Berry to the staff as our new Project Analyst. Previous to joining the Authority, Deandra was employed at Acxiom Corporation where she spent five years as a Client Delivery Specialist and Tester. Berry also worked for TransAmerica WMD of AEGON as an Actuarial Database Coordinator. Deandra is a graduate of The Uni...

ASTA Board Supports Funding Of Avian Flu Vaccine In The First Meeting Of The New Year

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0600

In its first meeting of 2008, the Arkansas Science & Technology Authority Board voted to approve funding of research to develop vaccines for avian flu, fellowships to fund a math and science center, eight high school teachers, NSF EPSCoR funding of a statewide Library Program, and undergraduate research awards, as well as allocation of funding to the EAST and SURF Programs. The Authority appr...

Dan Curtis Join the Authority Staff As New VP Industry

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0600

Daniel Curtis has been named Vice President Industry of the Arkansas Science & Technology Authority (Authority) and will take on the directorship of Arkansas Manufacturing Solutions (AMS). AMS is an Authority program that assists the state's manufacturers in improving quality and performance. Having spent more than 20 years leading organizations toward fundamental change in culture and busi...

AT&T Supports Arkansas Science and Technology Authority; Builds Stronger Communities Through $9 Million in National Grant Program

Fri, 30 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0600

The AT&T Foundation - the corporate philanthropy organization of AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) - has announced that it has awarded $15,000 to support the Arkansas Science and Technology Authority through the AT&T Excelerator competitive technology grant program. The grant funds will be used to support its Science and Mathematics Accessible Resource Tool (SMART) workshops. This value-added tool will be utiliz...

ASTA Releases Funding For Renewable Energy And Competitive Research

Mon, 19 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0600

In its fifth meeting of 2007, the Arkansas Science & Technology Authority's (Authority) Board of Directors approved the release of funds for two new endeavors. The first is a revolutionary prototype technology that would produce renewable energy. The second is a funding allocation that will benefit both competitive and multi-university research. The Authority awarded Harrison-based Lynndale Sy...

ASTA Releases Its 2008 R & D Plan

Thu, 11 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0500

The Arkansas Science & Technology Authority believes that the economic well-being of Arkansas, its communities, and its citizens is enhanced through the wise and appropriate application of science and technology to security, health, education, government, business opportunities, agriculture, and environmental protection. To that end, the Authority officially released the 2008 R&D Plan at its ...

Ahlen Updates The Legislature on Arkansas' Economic Growth and Competitive Future

Thu, 11 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0500

Dr. John Ahlen, President of the Arkansas Science & Technology Authority, made a presentation to the state legislature on Monday. In a speech before the Task Force on Higher Education Remediation, Retention & Graduation Rates, Ahlen spoke on Arkansas' need for economic growth and competitiveness. During the presentation Dr. Ahlen outlined keys to establishing and maintaining a strong Kn...

ASTA Releases Its 2007 Annual Report

Thu, 11 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0500

Fiscal Year 2007 was an exciting year for the Arkansas Science & Technology Authority. It was a year of new companies, groundbreaking technologies, ambitious educational initiatives, innovative research, state-of-the-art manufacturing and expanded media coverage. To read more about it, click this link or visit our Publications Section under Authority Resources.

Arkansas Moves Closer To Becoming Knowledge and Technology -Based Thanks to $13.5 Million Grant

Wed, 26 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0500

Arkansas's economic goal of becoming more knowledge and technology-based made great strides with today's announcement of $13.5 million in research grants for three state universities. The release of $1.5 million by Governor Mike Beebe from the Accelerate Arkansas funds is part of a potential three-year $4.5 million state match to accompany $9 million awarded to the Arkansas Science & Technolo...

Authority Board Releases Funds to Empower Research and the Disabled

Mon, 24 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0500

In its fourth meeting of 2007, the Arkansas Science & Technology Authority's (Authority) Board of Directors approved the release of funds from a major federal grant, benefiting three universities in the state. As part of a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant, the amount totaling 3.7 million dollars will provide research funds for the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, University o...

An Authority Sponsored Event Makes State Wide News

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0500

Popular investments, state's resources tied BY TOBY MANTHEY Wednesday, September 19, 2007 Arkansas Democrat Gazette Business Section, pg. 27 & 29 Copyright 2007 LITTLE ROCK - While Arkansas is far from a hotbed of venture capital activity, its natural resources match up nicely with what experts say are two hot investment areas - biofuels and carbon sequestration. Energy-related inve...

Beebe Teams With ASTA To Rise Above the Gathering Storm

Thu, 06 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0500

It seemed oddly appropriate. As representatives from business, industry, education and government met to take part in "Rising Above the Gathering Storm: Energizing and Employing Arkansans for a Brighter Economic Future," rain pelted the capital city after an absence of nearly a month. Inside the State House Convention Center, a different kind of thunder shook the building, those of applause ...

STEM Coalition Event Aims to Boost Arkansas Economy

Thu, 30 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0500

Rising Above the Gathering Storm: Energizing and Employing Arkansans for a Brighter Economic Future Governor Mike Beebe, partnering with the Arkansas Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Coalition, is convening a one-day conference to address conditions facing our State as it considers building and sustaining a workforce that can meet the STEM demands of business and indus...

The Authority Is Awarded a $9 Million Dollar Grant From NSF

Tue, 21 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0500

The Arkansas Science & Technology Authority has been awarded a $9 million grant from The National Science Foundation (NSF) to establish the Arkansas ASSET Initiative (Advancing and Supporting Science, Engineering and Technology). The award was made through NSF's Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research, which is better known by its acronym, EPSCoR. The ASSET initiative is de...

An Authority Client Launches Into Canada

Wed, 01 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0500

Authority client, Safe Foods Corp. of North Little Rock, announced this week that it had received a letter of no objection from Health Canada to initiate treatment of Canadian poultry products with its Cecure safe food technology. The process will be implemented in processing facilities that employ air-chilling.Air-chilling, the process by which poultry broilers are chilled with a refrigerated ...

Hendren Talks Accelerate Arkansas at Techpreneur Breakfast

Fri, 27 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0500

UALR'S Bailey Hall was the setting Tuesday for the latest Techpreneur Breakfast featuring successful entrepreneur Dr. James Hendren. The event, sponsored by Softwyre, The Arkansas Economic Development Commission, AT&T, and the Arkansas Economic Acceleration Foundation, was a chance for Hendren to give an update on the successful passing of Accelerate Arkansas' legislative agenda from the 2007 Se...

The Authority Invites You To Join Us at the NASVF National Conference To Be Held In Little Rock.

Mon, 16 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0500

The Arkansas Science & Technology Authority (Authority) is proud to be a sponsor of The National Association of Seed and Venture Funds' (NASVF) 2007 Annual Conference to be held in Little Rock this September! Through the NASVF Annual Conference, professionals from across the country gather to discuss and share their knowledge of the seed and venture capital industry and discuss the best strategi...

Authority VP Graduates Leadership Arkansas

Fri, 13 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0500

Lydia Carson, Vice President Industry of the Arkansas Science & Technology Authority and director of Arkansas Manufacturing Solutions, recently became a graduate of the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce's inaugural Leadership Arkansas class. The first Leadership Arkansas commencement included 62 graduates from throughout the state. Leadership Arkansas is a program designed to take a statewid...

Hendren to Spotlight Accelerate Arkansas at Upcoming Techpreneur Event.

Wed, 11 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0500

On July 24th, Dr. James Hendren will speak at a Techpreneur breakfast at UALR's Bailey Hall. He will be speaking about Accelerate Arkansas' legislative initiatives and how they will help entrepreneurial startups. Dr. Hendren currently works with startup companies helping them establish themselves in their markets, raise funds, and provides consulting on technology, management, negotiation, and o...

Read About The Upcoming Manufacturing Matters Conference 2007: Smarter Choices for Growth

Mon, 02 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0500

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Carson Makes the 40 Under 40 LIST

Mon, 25 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0500

The Arkansas Science & Technology Authority would like to congratulate our own Lydia Carson. She was named to the Arkansas Business "Forty Under Forty" in the publication's June 25 edition. Lydia is Director of Arkansas Manufacturing Solutions and Vice President Industry for the Arkansas Science & Technology Authority. Carson joined the Authority in 1996. She is also the President and CEO...

Minotaur Technologies, LLC Receives A Technology Development Program Investment

Mon, 11 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0500

In the first week of June, Minotaur Technologies, LLC and the Arkansas Science & Technology Authority signed a Technology Development Program investment agreement. Minotaur Technologies, LLC, formed in 2003, is a biophotonics company whose mission is to develop new laser-based instrumentation. The investment dollars will be used to bridge a gap in funding between Phase I and II of a project t...

The Third Board Meeting of 2007

Mon, 21 May 2007 00:00:00 -0500

On May 18th, the Authority Board of Directors met in the Authority conference room for the third of five scheduled meetings in 2007. The business meeting began with an update of Accelerate Arkansas from guest Jerry Adams of Acxiom Corporation. Following was a review of the minutes from the March 16th Board meeting, as well as the President's Operating Report. Both were approved by the Board. ...

Profile Of Success: American Defense Components Technologies.

Mon, 07 May 2007 00:00:00 -0500

It's been an exciting time for Stamps- based American Defense Components Technologies. In May, the Arkansas Science & Technology Authority awarded the company a Seed Capital Investment, and, as part of a relationship with the Department of Defense, the Defense Supply Center Richmond informed the company that they would be honored as a Best Value Gold Medalist at its annual business conference in...

Profile Of Success: Bemco Inc.

Fri, 06 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0500

Bemco Inc. started business in 1957 developing into a sub-contractor to the Aerospace Industry (NAICS 332912). With customers including prime aircraft and helicopter companies, international sub-contractors, and the government armed services, currently, Bemco, Inc. employs 35 people at its facility in Centerton, Arkansas. In 2005, Bemco, Inc. learned that certain customers were implementing the...

The Second Board Meeting of 2007

Mon, 19 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0500

On March 16th, the Authority Board of Directors met at the Aerospace Education Center for the second of five scheduled meetings in 2007. The business meeting began with a review of the minutes from the January 19th Board meeting, as well as the President's Operating Report. Both were approved by the Board. The Industry Committee presented minutes from its March 1st meeting, as well as an o...

The Authority Welcomes Stephanie Y. Johnson

Mon, 12 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0500

The Arkansas Science & Technology Authority welcomes Stephanie Y. Johnson to the staff. Stephanie is the Authority's new Finance Program Manager. Ms. Johnson is a graduate of UALR having earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology and a Master's Degree in Business Administration. Stephanie has been involved in community or business development for most of her professional career having wo...

"Corporate Robin Hood" to Help Little Rock Manufacturer Grow Sales

Fri, 02 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0600

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Arkansas Business Shines The Spotlight On Authority Client IntenCity Lighting

Mon, 29 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0600

Read the Article from Arkansas Business' Jan. 29 issue.

In the Spotlight: The Glove Corp

Tue, 23 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0600

The Glove Corporation, an Arkansas Manufacturing Solutions client, has won a major manufacturing order from Camelbak. Camelbak is a $120m company that produces and markets sports and outdoor wear, as well as various military products including backpacks and gloves. They approached The Glove Corporation in September of 2006 after searching the internet for a company that utilized Lean Manufact...

The First Board Meeting of 2007

Fri, 19 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0600

On January 19th, the Authority Board of Directors met in the Authority conference room for the first of six scheduled meetings in 2007. The business meeting began with a presentation from Accelerate Arkansas members James Hendren and H. Watt Gregory, IIII. They presented Accelerate Arkansas' Legislative Agenda for the year. The focus for the 2007 Agenda centers on strategies to grow the tax bas...

The Authority Takes Part In The Second Annual Capitol Research Expo

Wed, 17 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0600

On January 16th, the Arkansas Science & Technology Authority hosted the Second Annual Capitol Research Expo. The event, an update to the legislature, emphasized the benefits of research to the state of Arkansas . The expo included displays from the Authority, Arkansas Manufacturing Solutions, the Department of Economic Development, UAMS, Arkansas Bioventures, EPSCoR, Arkansas Bioscience Insti...

Watch The THV Special "Arkansas' Brighter Future" Featuring Authority Clients and AMS Director Lydia Carson

Mon, 15 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0600

On December 5th, Today's THV and the Arkansas Department of Economic Development presented a one-hour prime time television special at 9pm. This program focused on the high technology and knowledge-based jobs Arkansas needs to improve and expand for future success. The program also highlighted how education is the key to our success. The program, hosted by THV's Anne Jansen, is Arkansas' Bright...

The Authority Co-Hosts An Education Symposium

Mon, 17 Apr 2006 00:00:00 -0500

The Arkansas Science & Technology Authority and the Task Force for Integrating Technology into Public School Education hosted a special symposium and panel discussion at the Doubletree Hotel. This symposium, beginning at 9:00 a.m. focused on the topic, "Integrating Technology into Arkansas Education: Thinking Outside the Box." As part of the day long event, three presentations were given w...

EPSoR Workshop Held At The Peabody

Tue, 04 Apr 2006 00:00:00 -0500

The National Science Foundation's Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (NSF EPSCoR) Regional Evaluation Workshop was held at the Peabody Hotel in Little Rock . The primary purpose of the workshop was to elicit input regarding evaluation and assessment techniques and how these contribute to a nation-wide evaluation of EPSCoR. As part of the full days training provided by Dr....

Hall Manufacturing Is "Made In America"

Tue, 31 Jan 2006 00:00:00 -0600

Arkansas Science & Technology Authority Board member Robert Hall and Arkansas-based Hall Manufacturing were featured on "John Ratzenberger's Made In America." The weekly national television series runs on the Travel Channel and is hosted by John Ratzenberger, most famous for his role as rambling mail-man Cliff Clavin on the long running NBC sitcom "Cheers." The show highlights stories of the ...