The Arkansas Center for Energy, Natural Resources, and Environmental Studies (ACENRES) is an research organization at Arkansas Tech University dedicated to supporting faculty and student research within these broad disciplines. Check out the Projects page to see some recently funded research projects.
Energy
ACENRES is an organization dedicated to the advancement of research and education
in the search for clean, renewable, and affordable energy. Several projects have been
funded in recent years involving solar cell catalysts and other renewable energy sources.
Natural Resources
Arkansas is rich in natural resources, including fertile agricultural lands, mineral
and water resources, and scenic natural wildlife habitat.
Environmental Studies
Arkansans like to see the development of their natural resources for economic prosperity
in a way that maintains the excellent environment they enjoy. Projects recently funded
include several water quality and wildlife habitat studies.