UTA In The News — Friday, May 2, 2025
Measles
Measles is challenging to detect because someone can be contagious for two days before showing symptoms, UTA’s Erin Carlson told NBC 5 after an adult was diagnosed with measles after attending a Rangers game in Arlington.
Pollen
A new artificial intelligence system developed by researchers at The University of Texas at Arlington makes it easier for scientists to distinguish between pollen grains, reported MSN, TVN 24, Sustetix, Morning Ag Clips, Bioengineer, ScienMag and Phys.org.
Economic development
The Arlington Economic Development Corporation is co-investing with groups focused on local technology to take advantage of the workforce coming out of UT Arlington, reported the Dallas Business Journal.
Elections
Nonpartisan elections were created in the early 1900s to “professionalize local government,” Mark Hand, a political science professor at The University of Texas at Arlington, told the Fort Worth Report. He was also interviewed by KERA on local elections.
New headquarters
Mobile device parts manufacturer Salcomp is opening a U.S. headquarters in Arlington. It says it plans to look to fill some of its 660 new local positions with UT Arlington graduates, reported the Dallas Business Journal.
Mathematics
New research from The University of Texas at Arlington and the U.S. Department of Agriculture demonstrates how mathematical modeling can predict outbreaks of toxic fungi in Texas corn crops, reported Environmental News Network and Feed and Grain.
Plastics
According to new research from UTA, a significant portion of our microplastic exposure may come from drinking water, as wastewater treatment plants are still not effectively removing microplastics, reported MSN, Sustentix and Ukrainian News Network.
Water
AI-related water consumption could hit 2 trillion liters by 2028, according to an analysis by a team of researchers from UC Riverside and The University of Texas at Arlington, reported the San Francisco Examiner.