UTA In The News — Wednesday, May 15, 2024
New Federal Limits on “Forever Chemical”
Xiujuan Chen, assistant professor of environmental engineering, spoke with The Dallas Morning News about contaminant levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAs) in local Dallas water treatment plants. She said the contaminant levels of PFAs were lower than EPA standards and have lower risk of health issues.
Downtown Fort Worth Real Estate
Sriram Villupuram, professor of finance and real estate, spoke to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram about Fort Worth’s commercial real estate market being on an upswing despite recent foreclosure news about Burnet Plaza, the tallest building in the city’s skyline. Yahoo! News also shared this story.
Island Birds
Scientists at UT Arlington published a new study that examines bird populations living on islands and suggests that scientists may know even less about climate consequences than previously thought, Earth.com and Laboratory Equipment report.
Excellence in Biology
Thirteen undergraduate and graduate biology students from UTA are being honored for their excellence in academics, research, and mentoring/teaching, Bioengineer.org reports.
Distinguished Scholars
UT Arlington elects two professors for the Academy of Distinguished Scholars, Bioengineer.org reports. Ramon Lopez and Michael Nelson, professor of physics and associate professor of kinesiology, respectively have been honored with the University’s most prestigious research and scholarship award.
Urban Resilience Fellowship
North Texas Innovation Alliance is partnering with UT Arlington for a new Urban Resilience Fellowship Program, according to Dallas Innovates. The fellowship aims to nurture emerging leaders and equip them with the knowledge and skills needed to address critical challenges facing the North Texas community.