A LOOK AT WHAT’S HAPPENING AT YOUR ALMA MATER.
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brain power
Hanli Liu, professor of bioengineering, is working to improve memory and cognitive function in astronauts during space missions by directing light onto their brains. Liu is co-primary investigator on an $800,000 NASA grant that will deliver a light-based technology to increase the energy available to brain cells and improve astronaut performance. READ MORE
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Prestigious Fellowship
Allison Osmanson, a doctoral student in the Materials Science and Engineering Department, is the recipient of a prestigious fellowship from the Semiconductor Research Corp. The company-named fellowship, in partnership with Texas Instruments, funds tuition and fees for three years, plus a generous monthly stipend. In addition, two Texas Instruments employees will be technical advisers for Osmanson to give her more in-depth knowledge of where industry is headed and help her shape her study to best match industry interests. READ MORE
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health and the human condition
It is often easy to tell when a person has suffered a severe traumatic brain injury, but it is much more difficult to detect and determine the amount of brain damage a person has suffered when the injury is mild. Ashfaq Adnan (left), associate professor of mechanical engineering, has been awarded a $261,120 Defense University Research Instrumentation Program, or DURIP, grant to purchase equipment that determines the severity of brain injuries, even if they aren’t readily apparent. UTA mechanical engineering Associate Professor Kamesh Subbarao (right) is the co-investigator on the project. READ MORE
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improving infrastructure
Sharareh “Sherri” Kermanshachi, assistant professor in the Department of Civil Engineering, has received grants from the Texas Department of Transportation and the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development aimed at identifying and formulating best practices for construction of transportation projects. READ MORE
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fort worth chapter
You are invited to join the Fort Worth Alumni Chapter at T and P Tavern in Fort Worth for a networking and social happy hour event on Tuesday, June 4. Tickets to the 4:30 PM gathering are $15 and include appetizers. REGISTER
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Save the date
The annual UTA Day at the Rangers will take place on September 12 as the Rangers take on the Tampa Bay Rays at Globe Life Park. Be one of the first 1,000 fans to get to the ballpark and receive a limited edition UTA-themed Rangers hat! MORE INFO
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June 6-28 | Ongoing Exhibit
Student Artwork from the Studio of Sedrick Huckaby | Sedrick Huckaby, artist and associate professor at UTA, has influenced many through his years of work. Come explore his influence on the next generation of Mavericks during a special exhibit in the lobby of Frost Tower Fort Worth.
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June 7-9 | Friday - Sunday
Arlington Music Festival | Enjoy free music under the stars with the downtown Arlington Music Fest at the Levitt Pavilion. This year's lineup includes Not Ur Girlfrenz, The Polyphonic Spree, Kenna Danielle, Michael Martin Murphey, The Steve James Trio, and BB King Blues Band. CONCERT INFO
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Distinguished Alumni Awards | Save the date for our annual celebration of Maverick alumni who inspire excellence. Scheduled during Homecoming week, the Distinguished Alumni Awards is a time to reflect on what makes UTA a driving force in North Texas. Stay tuned to the UTA alumni channels for ticket information.
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2019 Homecoming | Fall in Maverick Country means more. More energy. More fun. More sports. More excitement. Join us for our 2019 Homecoming celebration, a week of events filled with all of that unique spirit that makes UTA one amazing place to be. Keep an eye open for event registrations at the homecoming website.
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