A new study from the Arkansas Economic Development Institute has found that Arkansans are increasingly interested in STEM careers. The study found that the number of STEM jobs in Arkansas is expected to grow by 20% over the next decade, and that there is a shortage of qualified workers to fill these jobs. The study also found that Arkansans are increasingly aware of the importance of STEM education, and that more students are pursuing STEM degrees.
University of Arkansas researchers develop new method for detecting cancer
Researchers at the University of Arkansas have developed a new method for detecting cancer. The new method uses a technique called Raman spectroscopy to identify cancer cells. Raman spectroscopy is a non-invasive technique that can be used to detect cancer cells in tissue samples. The new method is more accurate than traditional methods of cancer detection, and it could lead to earlier diagnosis and treatment of cancer.
Arkansas company receives $1 million grant to develop new technology for agriculture
An Arkansas company has received a $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to develop new technology for agriculture. The company will use the grant to develop a new type of drone that can be used to monitor crops and livestock. The new drone will be equipped with sensors that can collect data on crop health, water quality, and animal behavior. The company hopes that the new drone will help farmers improve their efficiency and productivity.
Arkansas students win national science competition
A team of Arkansas students has won a national science competition. The team of students from the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts won the competition for their project on the use of drones to monitor water quality. The students’ project used drones to collect data on water pollution in the Arkansas River. The students’ project was one of 10 projects selected from a pool of more than 1,000 projects.
Arkansas governor announces new STEM education initiative
The Arkansas governor has announced a new STEM education initiative. The initiative will provide funding for STEM education programs in schools across the state. The initiative will also create a new statewide STEM advisory council to develop and implement STEM education policy. The governor hopes that the initiative will help Arkansas prepare its students for the jobs of the future.
These are just a few of the many stories that are happening in Arkansas science and technology today. Stay tuned for more news on this important topic.