About The Authority
The Arkansas Science & Technology Authority (the Authority) was created by statute in 1983 with the mission to bring the benefits of science and advanced technology to the people and state of Arkansas. Continued>>
Need To Maximize Benefits and Minimize Waste? Manufacturing Matters 2008 Is Coming Up!
Task Force Gives State Legislature a Look Inside the 21st Century Classroom
Leaders of a technology task force challenged to identify ways Arkansas classrooms can adapt to current digital technology presented their recommendations to the Joint Committee on Advanced Communications and Information Technology at the Capitol Monday. Continued>>Small business leaders on Thursday asked U.S. Sen. Mark Pryor, D-Ark., to exclude firms backed by venture capital from two federal programs due for reauthorization that award grants and contracts to small businesses.Continued>>
The Arkansas Science & Technology Authority is pleased to announce the addition of Becky Hart as STEM Program Manager. Continued>>
AMS Announces Manufacturing Matters! 2008: Maximize Results-Minimize Waste
You're Invited to Manufacturing Matters! 2008: Maximize Results-Minimize Waste. The event will be held ... Continued>>
Interest in obtaining architecture and engineering degrees from Arkansas colleges is stagnant and has shrunk in some specialties, such as computer engineering, by as much as 49 percent during the last several years. Continued>>
The Arkansas Science & Technology Authority announced today $356,975 in grant funding available to qualified companies through the Technology Transfer Assistance Grant (TTAG) program for FY’09 (July 1, 2008 – June 30, 2009). Continued>>
Arkansas Manufacturing Solutions (AMS) is offering free website assessments to the first 50 qualifying applicants through June 16 or until all slots are filled. Continued>>
From Eureka To Commerce Seminar
This session will describe how small businesses can use the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program to fund technical research and product prototyping. Continued>>
Authority President Helps Push Broadband Initiative To The Next Step
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. Continued>>
Great Opportunity for All Math and Science Teachers
Be a part of the 21st Century Sci/Tech curriculum changes happening in your schools! Continued>>
Community Conference Showcases Connections to Global Economy
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". Continued>>
ASTA Executive Committee Releases Funds For Research Alliance
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 prog... Continued>>
AT&T Supports Arkansas Science and Technology Authority; Builds Stronger Communities Through $9 Million in National Grant Program
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. Continued>>
ASTA moves Arkansas Closer to a Knowledge and Technology-Base with release of 13.5 Million Grant
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. Continued>>
Gov. Beebe Talks STEM