Faculty Awards

UTA Researcher Earns AHA Award For Aging Research

A University of Texas at Arlington researcher, Kamal Awad, is leading a new study that investigates cardio-sarcopenia—the combined loss of heart and muscle health in aging adults. The grant funds first study linking heart and muscle decline

UTA Connects Dementia Research To Real Care

Millions of Americans are living with dementia, and as investments in Alzheimer’s disease research reach record levels, The University of Texas at Arlington is helping ensure those advancements translate into real-world support for families on the front lines. Social work faculty are working to help families navigate Alzheimer’s with better support and education

Five UTA Faculty Named NAI Senior Members

Five University of Texas at Arlington faculty members have been named Senior Members of the National Academy of Inventors, recognizing their outstanding achievements in innovation. National Academy of Inventors honors innovation and patents

Wei-Jen Lee earns IEEE Medal honor

UTA engineering chair recognized for advancing electrical safety and renewable energy UTA Faculty Earns IEEE Medal for Environmental and Safety Technologies

UTA Earns Significant NSF Grant For Math Scholars

The National Science Foundation has awarded a six-year, nearly $2 million grant to The University of Texas at Arlington to provide scholarships for qualified undergraduate mathematics students. Scholarships of up to $15,000 annually prepare students for high-demand, high-paying careers