UTA In The News — Monday, February 12, 2024

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Sports and STEM

A group of Mansfield ISD students visited UTA for a unique lesson in STEM and inclusivity, with the help of Movin’ Mavs wheelchair athletes, NBC 5 reports.

Focus on Caregivers

Kathy Lee, a UTA assistant professor of social work, explores the burdens facing millions of Americans who have become informal caregivers for family members in a piece for The Conversation.

AI and Elections

Mark Hand, UTA assistant professor of political science, explained to KERA how the use of artificial intelligence and other deepfake technology is going to become more common during this election season.

Affordable Electric Vehicles

Tesla CEO Elon Musk shared details on an upcoming affordable model of electric vehicle, The Cooldown reports. The story cites UTA research suggesting that the high price of electric vehicles is the biggest inhibitor for American drivers looking to buy.