UTA In The News — Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Cancer research award
Sciencemag reshared a UTA news story on new research recognized by the American Association of Physicists in Medicine. The research is aimed at improving the effectiveness of radiation therapy to cure cancer and other diseases.
Pre-health course at UTA
Sciencemag reshared a UTA news story on an innovative course offering pre-health students valuable hands-on clinical experience. The advanced science course offers an immersive clinical simulation lab at UTA’s Smart Hospital.
Communities Foundation of Texas grant
People Newspapers reported that UTA’s Emerging Mavericks program received a grant from the Communities Foundation of Texas. Provost Tamara L. Brown, a featured panelist at the event where the grant was presented, explained the program is focused on supporting students who have aged out of the foster care system.
Expert Interviews
Mohammed Islam, assistant professor in UTA’s Department of Computer Science and Engineering, spoke with CBS Austin about his study on the large amount of water AI data centers use. NBC San Antonio and FOX San Antonio reshared this news story.