UTA In The News — Friday, June 18, 2021
Best for veterans
The University of Texas at Arlington was chosen as the nation’s top four-year college for military veterans and their families, by Military Times, The Dallas Morning News reported. James Kumm, UTA’s executive director of military and veteran services, said the University aims to be a top choice for degree-seeking veterans.
Quantum education
This summer, researchers from the College of Science at The University of Texas at Arlington launched a three-year training program for high school teachers on how to incorporate quantum physics into their curriculum, The Dallas Morning News reported. Physics faculty members Karen Jo Matsler and Ramon Lopez received nearly $1 million from the National Science Foundation to support the nationwide initiative.
Obsidian discovery
Ashley Lemke, assistant professor of sociology and anthropology at The University of Texas at Arlington, is part of a team that discovered 9,000-year-old obsidian flakes at the bottom of Lake Huron, Daily Mail, Herald and News, Sci-News.com, Techregister, Before It’s News reported. This is the first documented archaeological context for Wagontire obsidian outside the state of Oregon.
ERCOT’s energy conservation
Wei-Jen Lee, professor of electrical engineering at The University of Texas at Arlington, spoke to NBC DFW about ERCOT’s challenges in maintaining its equipment during the summer season’s unpredictable weather. Lee advised that rainfall and drought, in addition to high temperatures, can affect the energy company’s equipment maintenance schedule.
Apple’s health data collection
Yue Liao, assistant professor of kinesiology in the College of Nursing and Health Innovation, spoke to Verywell Health about Apple’s new feature that tracks health metrics and how the data could impact patient and provider experiences.
History of Juneteenth
W. Marvin Delaney, UT Arlington associate professor emeritus of history and chief operating officer of the African American Museum of Dallas, spoke to WFAA 8 about the federal government’s decision to make Juneteenth a national holiday. The African American Museum of Dallas displays one of the only copies of General Order No. 3, the document read by Gordon Granger on June 19, 1865, that proclaimed all slaves were to be set free.
Caring for cats
The University of Texas at Arlington is home to the student organization Campus Cat Coalition, a group of volunteers who care for the University’s growing stray and feral cat population, Southern Living, Yahoo! News and MSN Canada reported.