UTA In The News — Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Detailed bedbug genome analysis may improve pesticides
Thanks to new UT Arlington research, scientists now have a better genetic understanding of the common bedbug, providing new insight for those working to prevent bedbug infestation, develop remediation strategies, and track pesticide resistance, reported Technology Networks, Focus Technology, Washington DC News, Pest Control Technology, MSN News, Science Daily, and Phys.org.
North Texas could be site of new advanced FAA center
The Federal Aviation Administration sent a request for information for its planned Center for Advanced Aviation Technologies to the Arlington-based North Central Texas Council of Governments seeking input for a planned research and testing center. UTA is part of the procurement process, reported the Fort Worth Report and the Denton Record-Chronicle.
UTA physics student wins top award for graphene research
A UT Arlington physics student received an award for his research on graphene, a material that has gained recognition for its extraordinary strength and thinness. Pratyanik Sau, who graduated Dec. 13 with a bachelor’s degree in physics, received the Outstanding Undergraduate Student Oral Presentation Award from the Texas Section of the American Physical Society, reported Diya TV.
UTA alum becomes VP of Paris Junior College
UTA alumna Keitha Carlton (MS ’99, BBA ’98) is the new Vice President of Business Services for Paris Junior College, reported KSST Radio and MyParis.com.
Are reality TV stars employees?
Most participants of reality TV shows are considered independent contractors and often paid about $500 for their time. However, there is a lawsuit before the National Labor Relations Board to reclassify them as employees, which could shake up the industry, UTA’s David Arditi told The Conversation. The story was republished in Yahoo! News, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, Connecticut Insider, and the Wisconsin Leader-Telegram.