UTA In The News — Wednesday, November 13, 2024
UT Arlington biologists discover new gecko species
A team of biologists led by UT Arlington’s Walter Schargel has confirmed the discovery of a new species of gecko found in northern Venezuela, reported KDFW, WFAA, Reptiles Magazine, MSN News, Mirage News, Phys.org, Today’s Chronic, and Sky News.
Dallas Water Authority notifies residents about possible lead pipes
To comply with a new regulation from the Environmental Protection Agency, the Dallas Water Authority is notifying residents if they may have possible lead pipes. UTA environmental engineering Professor Xiujuan Chen recommends if residents receive a letter, they should first test their water for the presence of lead before taking additional steps, reported The Dallas Morning News.
UTA professor gives high school students hands-on training
Through a grant with the National Science Foundation, UTA civil engineering Assistant Professor Adnan Rajib been working with students at W.B. Ray High School in Corpus Christi, Texas, to teach them about data, computing, and artificial intelligence research, reported the Corpus Christi Caller-Times and Yahoo! News.
Movin’ Mavs alumna focuses on prosthetics design
UTA graduate and Movin’ Mavs alumna Rachel Kroener was interviewed on the podcast Sports Will Save Us All about her success as an athlete and how her experiences shaped her advocacy for adaptive sports and career in prosthetics design.
Walkability important for city identity
Walkability in a city provides a sense of identity and space, Alan Klein, director of UTA’s Institute of Urban Studies, told the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
UT Arlington professor part of arts festival
Fine arts Professor Hector Ramirez’s art installation “Entre Piedras y Copia” is part of the Aurora Biennial art event this weekend in downtown Dallas, reported The Dallas Morning News.
Program gives students industry skills
A program in UTA’s Electrical Engineering Department teaches students skills that directly translate to industry work, such as how to build circuit boards for electric vehicle chargers and other power supplies, reported the city of Arlington.