Research News Archive
RESEARCH NEWS
From alternative energy to health threats to space exploration, Mavs are leading cutting-edge research projects.
School social workers an underutilized resource
As mental health challenges in children increase, schools struggle to best deploy social workers into the field
UT Arlington biologist discovers new species of gecko
Team definitively identifies tiny lizard first spotted in Venezuela in 2002
UTA researchers begin quest for rare lizard
Team will determine if West Texas lizard is a new species worthy of conservation efforts
Algae research provides insight on immune health
New UTA study on the algae-jellyfish relationship has implications for humans, coral reefs
Reminders can eliminate age-related decline in memory
A to-do list is one way to easily reduce memory declines
New research shows urine tests may detect early diseases
Analyzing RNA in urine for cell changes may allow some individuals to avoid invasive biopsies
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Can snakes shed light on human regenerative capacity?
UT Arlington research on pythons provides insights into human diseases like diabetes and cancer
UTA invests in cutting-edge genomic research technology
$1 million gene sequencer is the only one of its kind in North Texas
UTA receives $1.5 million for space weather program
National Science Foundation grant paves the way for space physics B.S. degree track
UTA research contributed $302 million to U.S. economy
58% of research spending went to Texas vendors and contractors
UTA physicists explore possibility of life beyond Earth
Doctoral student leads research on planets that spend some of their orbits in habitable zone
UTA study suggests simple steps may improve team ethics
Speaking up appears to be key to ethical decision-making in research groups
UTA undergraduate researcher wins state honor
Jenny Hoang among eight students to present at annual conference in El Paso
UTA cancer researcher to lead national organization
Sherri McFarland named President of American Society of Photobiology
UTA chemists receive international honors
Armstrong and Dasgupta recognized by influential magazine
UTA harvests first climate-smart soybean crop
USDA project aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
UTA to build netted drone facility in Fort Worth
Center will enhance research and development of autonomous vehicles
UTA undergraduate researcher receives national honors
Physics major recognized for neutrino research
Community college students conduct research at UTA
Partnership encourages junior college students to continue to four-year STEM degrees
UTA research expenditures increased 40% in 2023
UTA research expenditures increased 40% in 2023
Alaskan land eroding faster due to climate change
UTA scientist’s research shows how global warming is slowing formation of new permafrost
Barriers complicate exercise for disability community
More resources and outreach necessary to encourage continued physical activity
Fish adjust reproduction in response to predators
UT Arlington research shows fish species evolve egg-laying habits when threatened
Bringing quantum tools to high school classrooms
UTA-led program gives high school teachers and students access to college concepts
UTA increases interdisciplinary grants by 40% in 2024
Seven multidisciplinary teams receive one-year awards to facilitate research
Welch Foundation supports UTA’s drug delivery innovations
Grant fuels chemistry professor’s research on effective medication production
11th-grade student wins competition with research conducted...
Student honored at largest pre-college STEM competition for her work in Junha Jeon’s lab
Mirror-image chemicals may revolutionize drug delivery
Lab-created chemicals may make it easier to formulate and deliver complex medications
UTA awards more than $130,000 to spark new research
Research Enhancement Program grants serve as seed funding for new creative activity
UTA honors two faculty for distinguished scholarship
Sam Haynes and Jaehoon Yu recognized for their accomplishments in research
UT Arlington, Microsoft Host AI “Prompt-a-Thon”
Researchers, faculty and educators gather to gain artificial intelligence expertise
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Professors elected to Academy of Distinguished Scholars
Ramon Lopez and Mike Nelson receive prestigious UTA award
UTA biology students receive awards for excellence
13 students recognized for distinction in academics, research, mentoring and teaching
Island birds more adaptable than previously thought
UT Arlington study: Island species may tolerate changes better than mainland animals
UTA receives Innovation and Economic Prosperity designation
APLU recognizes UTA for economic development activities in North Texas region
A love of marine biology and data analysis
UTA graduate’s doctoral dissertation examines disease decimating Caribbean coral reefs
Eye-opener: Pupils enlarge when people focus on tasks
UT Arlington study shows eye sensitivity correlates with improved working memory
UTA, National Taiwan University team up on research
Agreement will create opportunities for research, study abroad, guest teaching and more
UTA testing hypersonic materials in arc-jet wind tunnel
Researchers join project that will compare methods for testing hypersonic materials
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UTA federal research projects add $38M to economy
In 2022, UTA spent $24.2 million on research-related goods and services in Texas
New technique measures psilocybin potency of mushrooms
Identifying dosages for psilocybin and psilocin key as medical uses grow
UTA preps giant particle detectors for neutrino project
Excavation of caverns part of Fermilab’s Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment
UTA faculty named National Academy of Inventors Senior...
McFarland and Varanasi recognized for innovative work, dedication to students
16 UTA scholars receive McNair federal research award
Department of Education-funded grant prepares students for careers in scientific research
Welch Foundation supports Johnson-Winters’ TB research
Grant helps UTA advance understanding of deadly disease
Psychology research: Women more sensitive to cocaine
UTA research shows fluctuation in sex hormones impacts how females react to cocaine
New tool helps predict progression of Alzheimer’s
UTA’s framework can pinpoint clinical status of individuals within the disease spectrum
Why cancer immunotherapies don’t work for everyone
UTA study could impact treatments for blood, colorectal and non-small cell lung cancers
Augmented reality tech would help maintain military aircraft
UTA researcher earns grant to integrate computer vision into Air Force maintenance training
Liang named a fellow of Asia-Pacific Artificial Intelligence...
Electrical engineering professor becomes UTA’s fifth AAIA fellow
UTA team exploring new semiconductor photonics technology
Research has applications in self-driving cars, satellite tech and space exploration
Urbanization has led some Costa Rican water sources to...
New UTA research tracks nitrate sources that can lead to health problems