State Rep Sees Potential Economic Impact of Student Projects at the Authority's Research Day

Wednesday, Mar 11, 2009

State Rep. Monty Betts, D-Searcy, recently met with Arkansas college students to discuss their most recent research findings at Arkansas Research Day in the rotunda of the State Capitol.

Betts and more than thirty leading researchers from institutions and colleges throughout the State discussed how their work could potentially impact the economy.

Young leaders like these are creating new opportunities to help build an economy based on technology and knowledge,” said Betts. “They’re on the brink of exciting advancements, and today we were able to see their progress.”

Research Day is an annual event organized by the Arkansas Science & Technology Authority that highlights the technological advancements and achievements of the State’s research institutions and universities.