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UNT student’s research a breath of fresh air for astronauts
Alyssa Sarvadi, a recent graduate of the University of North Texas College of Engineering, believes they have found a better way to clean the air aboard space ships. And, NASA agrees.
Sarvadi and their mentor, associate professor of engineering technology Huseyin Bostanci, are part of a 10-year-old NASA program that sponsors graduate students and their professors who show significant potential to contribute to the space agency’s goal of creating innovative new space technologies.
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UNT professor and student create bilingual education book to discuss identity and emotions amid pandemic
As the global pandemic lingers on, news about the virus and images of people wearing masks to slow the spread are a mainstay on the news and social media.
For Martha Samaniego Calderón’s 7-year-old daughter, seeing people with masks has been a little scary and prompted her to ask questions. Calderón figured she wasn’t the only parent facing these difficult conversations.
As a graduate student in the College of Visual Arts and Design, she decided to put her art education skills to work developing a bilingual education book that promotes...
UNT computational chemists use supercomputer simulations to test potential COVID-19 drugs
University of North Texas professor and computational chemist G. Andrés Cisneros, along with his research group, are running computer simulations using four U.S. supercomputers, including the world’s most powerful, Summit, at the Oak Ridge National Lab in Tennessee, to investigate inhibitor mechanisms of existing drugs and provide insights that could serve to improve treatment options for COVID-19.
Cisneros’ group, in collaboration with a team of scientists from both France and two other institutions in the United States, are investigatin...
UNT offers new online certificate programs for in-demand data analytics skills
DENTON (UNT), Texas — The ability to analyze data and translate it into useful insights and solutions for everything from saving the bees to navigating the new post-coronavirus world is in high demand.
According to “Forbes” magazine, very few people have the skills needed to understand and analyze data effectively despite data analytics being one of the most important tools for any company. To address the demand, the University of North Texas is offering two new fully-online certificates in data analytics starting Summer 2020.
The 15-hour data a...
UNT named a Bee Campus for fifth straight year for its efforts to foster pollinator habitat and education
DENTON (UNT), Texas — Habitat loss, pesticide use and climate change have led to declining pollinator populations around the world, but University of North Texas faculty, staff and students are working together to ensure these animals have what they need to help the environment thrive.
The efforts to engage the campus in enhancing pollinator habitat and promoting pollinator conservation education have earned UNT a renewal of its Bee Campus USA certification for 2020 following a rigorous review process. UNT initially earned this...
North Texas technology company, MTX Group, recruits hundreds of UNT students for COVID-19 response
DENTON (UNT), Texas — As unemployment numbers continue to rise, there is good news for University of North Texas students and the North Texas region. A Frisco-based technology company, MTX Group, is recruiting hundreds of UNT students and alumni to support the company’s COVID-19 response programs.
MTX Group specializes in messaging applications and artificial intelligence to help government agencies respond to emergencies. The company is working with global health departments to identify at-risk ind...
UNT TAMS students named 2020 Goldwater Scholars
Two students from the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science at the University of North Texas have been named 2020 Goldwater Scholars.
UNT leads Texas universities in the number of Goldwater Scholars in math, science and engineering, with a total of 66 scholars named since 1996.
TAMS encourages all students to participate in research. Kevin Yao of Katy, Texas, and Christopher Zhou of Plano, Texas, were nominated for Goldwate...
UNT named ‘best school’ in national creative competition
DENTON (UNT), Texas — The University of North Texas received “Best of School” and 17 other awards in the 16th annual National Student Show and Conference.
Students from the College of Visual Arts and Design and Frank W. and Sue Mayborn School of Journalism earned a total of $12,400,...
Designated a Hispanic-Serving Institution, UNT can amplify resources for growing and better serving Hispanic student population
DENTON (UNT), Texas — The University of North Texas is now designated a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), allowing it to receive additional federal funds to support and expand programs for Hispanic students.
With its growing Hispanic student population, UNT is one of a small number of Tier One research universities designated as an HSI. This designation allows UNT to apply for grants via Title III and Title V, potentially bringing between $5 million to $10 million to fuel additional support for our students and advance research. UNT rec...
Volunteers at the heart of Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area’s mission to preserve natural heritage
Feverishly pushing her camera’s shutter button from a car window, Judi Elliott hoped to capture a clear picture of an eagle soaring over Lewisville Lake.
Judi and her husband, Van, aren’t professional photographers. In retirement, they found enjoyment in snapping photos of birds — chickadees, mockingbirds or others that flew into the backyard of their Flower Mound home.
They had long wanted to take their own photo of a bald eagle, which was what first brought them to the Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, a 2,600-acre natur...