Magazine

We're Turning 60!

 

Welcome to a milestone moment for the College of Science. We’re pausing to reflect on six decades of pushing science forward. Join us as we honor the Maverick Scientists who built this legacy and look ahead to the next era of discovery. 

As we celebrate our 60th anniversary, we invite you to explore how we are reimagining science education for an AI-driven world and empowering a new generation of discoverers. Join the celebration in 2025 as we honor our past and invent our future.

 

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Facts & Figures

Explore the numbers behind our impact: 55 degree programs, record-breaking enrollment of over 4,300 students, and a global network of 25,000 alumni driving innovation in the DFW Metroplex and beyond.

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Note from the Dean

Dean Morteza Khaledi reflects on six decades of progress and outlines a bold vision for integrating AI and data science into the future of scientific education and research at UTA.

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College of Science Strategic Plan

Our roadmap for the future focuses on empowering discovery without boundaries, educating innovators for an AI-driven world, and extending the Maverick spirit of discovery from North Texas to the globe.

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Faculty Awards

Celebrate the excellence of our faculty members who have been recognized with prestigious national and international awards for their groundbreaking research, teaching, and dedication to service in 2024-25.

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Betting Big on Data Science

Discover how we are answering the call for data scientists with rapidly growing degree programs and a new Division of Data Science dedicated to interdisciplinary, data-driven research.

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On the Cutting Edge

From battling chronic diseases to studying microplastics, explore how our faculty are tackling society’s most pressing health challenges through innovative, life-changing research projects.

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Six Decades of Pushing Science Forward

Take a look back at our humble beginnings in 1965 and trace the evolution of the College of Science into a Carnegie R-1 research powerhouse over the last 60 years.

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Giving Student Research a Boost

See how undergraduate research programs like McNair Scholars and the UROP empower students to go beyond the classroom, fueling their passion for discovery and preparing them for future success in STEM.

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Solving for Success

Meet distinguished alumnus Michael Ray, whose three mathematics degrees from UTA laid the foundation for a storied 36-year career in the oil and gas industry.

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Planetarium Celebrates 20 Year

Join us in celebrating 20 years of the UTA Planetarium, a world-class venue inspiring awe with state-of-the-art digital technology and educational outreach for audiences of all ages.

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Science Search

Take a break and test your vocabulary with our "Science Search" puzzle, featuring terms that define our college's mission, from "Innovation" and "Research" to "Discovery."

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Banking on Research

Read about the millions in grant funding awarded to our faculty for critical research, in addition to a tribute to the cherished colleagues and professors we have lost this year.