UTA In The News — Monday, February 10, 2025
Flying taxis
Jinzhu Yu, assistant professor in the Department of Civil Engineering, spoke with KLIF-AM and WFAA about the possibility of flying taxis being a transportation option for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Ticket sports radio discussed the topic during a segment.
South Oak Cliff Renaissance Park
Letora Anderson, assistance professor of landscape architecture, spoke with FOX 4 and WBAP radio about what the transformation of South Oak Cliff Renaissance Park has brought to the neighborhood and the surrounding community.
Indonesia’s new smart forest city
Deden Rukmana, professor of city planning and urban design, spoke with Science about the megacity Indonesia plans to build in a malaria-prone area. Dr. Rukmana says it’s possible to build the city with careful planning.
Solace in Painting
The Gallery at UTA’s newest exhibition “Solace in Painting: Reflecting on a Tumultuous Century” is open through March 29, The Dallas Morning News reported.
UTA Theatre
UTA’s Department of Theatre Arts and Dance is set to run six performances of “Natasha, Pierre, and The Great Comet of 1812” from Feb. 26 – Mar. 2, Broadway World reports.
Generative AI
Research from UT Arlington was featured in articles by The Star and MSN about how artificial intelligence uses half a liter of water to generate between 10 and 50 responses.
Hurricane research
Research led by UTA’s Ricardo Sánchez-Murillo analyzes past hurricane destruction to help communities prepare for future storms. Crisis Response shared this story.
