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UT Arlington professor awarded $1.9 million to study hospital infection

Microbiologist is developing a treatment for one of the most widespread hospital infections.

UT Arlington researcher says Chilean soapbark tree may hold key to reducing rotavirus deaths

A natural additive used to make foam in soft drinks also may help prevent the sometimes-deadly rotavirus infection in children or reduce its severity, a University of Texas at Arlington biology professor says in a research paper to be published in June.

Author, Muslim scholar to speak at UT Arlington Islamic Art and Culture forum

Hussein Rashid to speak at forum, "Everyday Art: Islamic Contribution to American Arts"

UT Arlington, UT Dallas and Baylor Health Care System get nearly $1 million to increase patient safety

The U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality has awarded nearly $1 million to researchers at The University of Texas at Arlington’s College of Nursing, Baylor Health Care System and The University of Texas at Dallas to study how physicians and nurses can improve their communication skills by participating in engaging, video game-like simulations.

‘The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks’ named OneBook choice for 2011-12

New master's degree program explores mind, brain education

New UT Arlington Mind, Brain and Education Program explores the biology of learning.

UT Arlington planetarium to premier NASA funded show

The Planetarium at The University of Texas at Arlington is using NASA funding to explore the mysteries of Earth’s closest and most important star in “Magnificent Sun,” an original feature film set to premier Thursday. The 45-minute planetarium show is the third in a series developed by Manfred Cuntz , a UT Arlington associate professor of physics, and the planetarium staff over the past three years. Funding for “Magnificent Sun” came from a $ 30,000 public outreach supplemental grant from NASA’s Solar and Heliospheric Physics program. Cuntz’s research, conducted with solar physicist David Hathaway of NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Ala., focuses on the structure of the solar surface, particularly convective patterns.

UT Arlington faculty conclude that previously unknown fault caused Haiti quake

A new study co-authored by UT Arlington College of Science Dean Pamela Jansma, earth and environmental sciences professor Glen Mattioli and researchers at several other universities presents strong evidence that the Jan. 12 Haitian earthquake was caused by a previously unmapped fault and not one experts first suspected.

UT Arlington biochemist to study endocrine disrupting chemicals

The National Institutes of Health has awarded a three-year, $444,000 grant to a UT Arlington researcher looking for chemicals in the environment that could interfere with normal hormone functions, causing problems with reproduction, behavior and development and fueling cancer growth.

Sally Ride invites girls to explore hands-on science at UT Arlington

A street fair filled with hands-on exhibits, workshops with local scientists and an appearance by Astronaut Barbara Morgan will all be part of the Sally Ride Science Festival Oct. 30 at The University of Texas. The event, presented by ExxonMobil and Sally Ride Science, is one of several held each year across the country to bring science to life and inspire upper elementary and middle school girls to think about the vast range of careers in science.

Optical imaging system to help detect prostate cancer

Hanli Liu, a University of Texas at Arlington bioengineering professor, has landed a three-year, $958,660 grant from the National Institutes of Health to investigate a minimally invasive way to screen for and diagnose prostate cancer by using a multi-channel optical imaging system.

UT Arlington astronomers take a fresh look at previously suggested planet

Work by a team of University of Texas at Arlington astronomers could significantly broaden astrophysicists’ search for planets in other solar systems by changing the way they think about the orbiting bodies.

UT Arlington chemistry professor taking science to Big Tex

A UT Arlington chemistry professor and his students will leave their lab for the State Fair of Texas this weekend, bringing with them fun experiments they hope will get students excited about science. The first-time exhibit is funded by the National Science Foundation as part of Diversity in Science in the United States or DISCUS, a program started by assistant professor Kevin Schug.

American Chemical Society honors UT Arlington professor with prestigious national award

UT Arlington chemist Purnendu “Sandy” Dasgupta is being honored by the world’s largest scientific society for pioneering advances in the field of chromatography, a process used in water quality studies, air pollution monitoring, drug development and more. The American Chemical Society this week named Dasgupta the recipient of its 2011 Award for Chromatography. Award winners are chosen based on nominations from peers and expert reviewers in their field. Dasgupta will receive $5,000 along with the chromatography award, which is sponsored by SUPELCO Inc.

UT System honors seven outstanding UT Arlington faculty for teaching success

These three University of Texas at Arlington mathematics professors are among seven talented, dynamic UT Arlington faculty honored by the UT System Board of Regents this week with Outstanding Teaching Awards. In its second year, the program rewards faculty members who deliver the highest quality of undergraduate instruction through a demonstrated commitment to teaching. Awardees also are recognized for showing a promising future of excellence in all aspects of instruction.

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