DENTON (UNT), Texas -- Yan Huang, associate professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering in the University of North Texas’ College of Engineering, is developing a location-based social media search function that will allow users to search for and find more information about events around them than ever before.

For many social media platforms today, a user can search for an event at a location using...

DENTON (UNT), Texas — Five University of North Texas students studying computer science, sociology and business reaped awards at the first-ever LeadingAge HackFest Oct. 25 – 27 in Dallas for designing technological tools that can be used to improve the lives of older adults.

First place — Global EngAge

David Adamo Jr., a doctoral student in computer science, and his four teammates from other universities clinched first place...

DENTON (UNT), Texas --  Dr. David Schultz, chair of the Department of Physics in the University of North Texas College of Arts and Sciences, has been named associate vice president for research and economic development.

“The big excitement for me is being able to help improve the infrastructure, support and culture for research and creative activities across the university,” Schultz said. “This is a wonderful opportunity to assist faculty and...

DENTON (UNT), Texas -- Two students from the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science at the University of North Texas were named regional finalists in the 2013 Siemens Competition in Math, Science and Technology. Regional finalists each win $1,000 scholarships.

Eighteen TAMS students were also named semifinalists. The academy has more 2013 semifinalists than any other school in the United States.

The Siemens Competition is the nation’s leading...

DENTON (UNT), Texas -- Officials in charge of organizing response plans and resource distribution strategies in preparation for major emergencies, such as terrorist attacks or disease outbreaks, will soon have a new resource for identifying problem areas and strengthening response plans.

Dr. Armin Mikler, professor of computer science and engineering in UNT’s College of Engineering, has received an...

DENTON (UNT), Texas --  Dr. Srinivasan Srivilliputhur, an associate professor of materials science and engineering in UNT's College of Engineering, will participate in the National Academy of Engineering's fifth Frontiers of Engineering Education symposium Oct. 27 – 30 (Sunday – Wednesday) in Irvine, Calif.

Srivilliputhur was selected to participate in the...

DENTON (UNT), Texas -- University of North Texas Biology Professor Ron Mittler led a research study outlining how plants identify stress factors, such as heat, disease or toxins, and signal to the rest of the plant to defend itself against those incoming stressors.

Knowing how plants signal stress means scientists are one step closer to controlling plant defenses. Being able to control those defenses means farmers and others may one day be able to prepare their crops for threats including droughts or...

After the success of her 2012 online game competition, Dr. Gayatri Mehta, assistant professor of electrical engineering in UNT’s College of Engineering, is conducting another online game competition this year with new puzzles and games.

The contest allows the public to compete for prizes while also helping advance the development of next...

DENTON (UNT), Texas -- The Sky Theater planetarium at the University of North Texas has upgraded its presentation technology and is launching a Saturday matinee program geared mainly toward children.

The Sky Theater will offer a different matinee program each month beginning Sept. 7 (Saturday). The programs will begin each Saturday at noon, and tickets are $3 each (cash only).

The first matinee program is “Flight Adventures,” ideal for children 8-years-old and older. The program presents...

DENTON (UNT), Texas -- UNT Quail, a program and laboratory at the University of North Texas working to preserve North Texas quail populations, has received more than $100,000 from Texas conservation organizations for research.

Chapters of the statewide Quail Coalition from Fort Worth, San Antonio, Wichita Falls and the Park Cities area of Dallas have contributed funding toward UNT Quail research this summer.

“We are very excited to have support from Texas...