The STARR Lab’s work has been featured in news outlets, professional associations, and public health forums. This section will share media highlights and coverage of the lab’s research, community engagement, and training initiatives.
UTA researchers say big sporting events and peer influence can push young adults to bet
In a study led by and collaborated with UTA School of Social Work professors Dr. Melissa Lewis and Dr. Dana Litt, respectively, interventions are being conducted through a smartphone-based system to better meet young adults where they are in a more convenient and personalized way.
UTA School of Social Work professors, Dr. Melissa Lewis and Dr. Dana Litt, are leading the “Studying Alcohol and Related Risks Lab”, or STARR Lab, to seek answers to the ongoing issue of youth alcohol use.
This fall, researchers from The University of Texas at Arlington will launch an ambitious study to explore how teens’ everyday experiences on social media may shape their mental health and potential substance use.
The first complete RISE 100 research group is already making an impact on both the University and the wider community.
With sports betting still illegal in Texas, billions of dollars wagered on March Madness are flowing out of state instead of funding education and infrastructure.
