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What makes I³R different?

I³R is a new kind of public research institute, one with convergence at its core and differentiated by a dual mandate to advance research excellence and impact economic development. Most research institutions focus on discovery and development. Some venture into delivery. Our goal is deployment of innovations at scale through partnerships with industry, community and philanthropic organizations while educating and empowering a qualified future workforce. This is how we move technology through Technology Readiness Levels 8-9 to ensure positive societal impact.

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I³R is always looking for bright and creative minds to join the growing team of innovators and problem-solvers. We invite you to view our current hiring and research experience opportunities and join us on our mission to undertake complex challenges.

What We Do »

Our work spans across disciplines and collaborative efforts to create and implement innovations and support discovery that will impact the world in unprecedented ways. Explore our approach to solving “wicked” problems.

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Discover our purpose: mission, vision, strategy, and history. Obtain answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) about our organization.

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Our staff and researchers are the driving force behind the creative and integrative research at I³R. Meet the bold and creative minds that make up the Institute.

Our Building »

The completion of this building will bring change-makers and thought-leaders together to collectively solve wicked problems. See live feed of our building progress and architectural renderings.

Our Research »

We take on big, wicked problems and our focus is on translational efforts to ensure that solutions we develop are delivered and deployed.

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Events at I³R

Speaker Series – Jessica Ramella-Roman, Ph.D.

Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Florida International University

November 14, 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
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Speaker Series – Ramkumar Menon, Ph.D.

Professor, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Mildred Harvey and Phyllis Hankins Maternal Fetal Medicine Distinguished Chair, University of Texas Medical Branch

December 5, 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
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Building Design + Construction Network - Mass timber featured in University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, research facility

August 25, 2025

The design for the 144,000-sf Institute for Integrative & Innovative Research building draws inspiration from Arkansas’ forested landscape.

HGA News - University of Arkansas Opens New Home for the Institute for Integrative & Innovative Research, a Hub for Convergent Research and Economic Development

August 21, 2025

Nature-Inspired Building with Mass Timber Canopy to Drive Convergence Research and Stimulate Regional Economic Growth

Arkansas Business Journal techAR - Arkansas’ Care Providers, Researchers Finding New Paths to Health

June 9, 2025

I³R Researchers developing neural stimulator to restore lost limb function.

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