UTA In The News — Wednesday, March 12, 2025
UTARI team selected to participate in NASA flight research
Two UTA faculty have been selected by NASA’s University Leadership Initiative to study autonomous flight safety, reported Webwire and News 9.
UTA physicist wins award for key magnet technology
UTA physics Professor J. Ping Liu has won the 2025 Hill Prize in Physical Sciences for pioneering new ways to design magnets that power high-tech devices, reported ScienceMag and Innovations Report.
Arlington effort to seek input improves planning
UTA’s Hannah Lebovits says the city of Arlington’s plan to seek public input on how to reimagine its downtown areas helps make planning less restrictive for developers while giving more control to community members, reported KERA and the Fort Worth Report.
Biochemist’s impact on science and students honored
UTA’s Kayunta Johnson-Winters has been named a 2025 fellow of the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, reported Bioquick News and ScienceMag.
Childhood abuse has a lasting effect
New research by UTA’s Philip Baiden shows that adults who suffered abuse as children are twice as likely to have chronic conditions as adults, reported Medical News, MedIndia and Medical Express.
Azerbaijani pianist takes center stage with solo concert at UTA
Azerbaijani pianist Fidan Agayeva-Edler gave a solo concert at UTA as part of the State Committee for Work with Diaspora and the Azerbaijan America Music Foundation, reported Trend News Agency.
