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The Pursuit of Discovery

Every day, the Maverick community takes a creative approach to addressing society's most pressing issues. UTA researchers investigate thousands of problems that range from mapping urban sustainability and providing equitable health care to understanding the effects of climate change and advancing artificial intelligence. Our pursuit of discovery is relentless; these are just a few stories that describe UTA's culture of innovation.

Lead investigator Todd Castoe

Detailed bedbug genome analysis

Todd Castoe leads UT Arlington study sequencing the pest’s genome may help prevent outbreaks

Kevin Schug, Professor and the Shimadzu Distinguished Professor of Analytical Chemistry, pictured next to lab equipment.

Bringing the heat to tackle plastic waste

UTA chemists explain how plastic pyrolysis works to breaks down plastic waste into molecules that be used again.

A black Velcro insole apparatus is wrapped around a human foot.

Responsive footwear to prevent diabetic ulcers

To prevent diabetic foot ulcers, UTA researchers have developed footwear technology that relieves pressure on areas of the feet that experience high stress during walking and other activities.

Social Work Associate Professor Philip Baiden pictured against a brick wall.

Researchers uncover surprising link to stroke risk

UTA study finds that Americans over 65 who experienced parental divorce as children are more likely to suffer a stroke.

Madison Emery pictured researching sea creature health

Algae research provides insight on immune health

New UTA study on the algae-jellyfish relationship has implications for humans, coral reefs.

Contact Us

Jeremy Forsberg
Assistant Vice President for Research
jforsberg@exchange.uta.edu