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UNT researchers study three modern presidents’ messages on income inequality
DENTON (UNT), Texas - As Congress begins debate on the tax overhaul unveiled by House Republicans, anything that President Donald Trump does to draw attention to income inequality among Americans may influence news coverage of the issue. However, Republican presidents, unlike Democratic presidents, don't tend to make discussion of income inequality a priority, according to a recent study from University of North Texas researchers.
Regardless of the preside...
UNT named a Bicycle Friendly University by the League of American Bicyclists
DENTON (UNT), Texas — The League of American Bicyclists has recognized the University of North Texas with a Bronze level Bicycle Friendly UniversitySM (BFUSM) award, joining more than 180 visionary colleges and universities from across the country.
With the announcement of 46 new and renewing BFUs today, UNT joins a cutting-edge group of colleges and universities across the United States that are transforming their campuses and the communities around them. There are now 182 Bicycle Friendly Universities in 45 states and Washington D.C.
“From renewing platin...
Law created after Enron scandal has costly business impact, says UNT researcher
DENTON (UNT), Texas — New research from the University of North Texas shows that the Sarbanes-Oxley Act – an act passed in the wake of the Enron and similar corporate scandals – has expensive consequences for corporate financial reporting and many businesses operating in the U.S.
Lili Sun, an associate professor of accounting at UNT, co-authored a paper detailing the effects of the act on audit fees and found that companies are paying more than ever for external audi...
UNT awarded almost $2 million in NSF funding to study the rules of physics
Can engineering change the basic laws of physics? That is one of the questions three professors and a former student at the University of North Texas are attempting to answer.
Arup Neogi, a professor in the College of Science’s Department of Physics, is the principal investigator on a $1,997,222 National Science Foundation grant that will explore such questions.
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Four UNT TAMS students named regional finalists in 2017 Siemens Competition
DENTON (UNT), Texas — Four students at University of North Texas' Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science are among 101 high school students in the nation named regional finalists in the 2017 Siemens Competition in Math, Science and Technology.
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UNT professor in behavior analysis developing alternative to sedation for children undergoing radiation for cancer
DENTON (UNT), Texas — While radiation therapy is the most common cancer treatment for children under age 10, preparation for it may cause great stress for a child and his or her family.
A child cannot move more than 3 millimeters in any direction during radiation or risk damaging healthy cells near cancerous cells. Pediatric oncologists have routinely sedated children to keep them motionless for the therapy, so a child can't have food or water for up to 12 hours before a session. And therapy session...
NSA, NSF grants help UNT fight security breaches, improve cybersecurity workforce
DENTON (UNT), Texas — Grants totaling more than $1.4 million from the National Security Agency and the National Science Foundation are adding to the University of North Texas’ efforts to improve cybersecurity education – and ultimately fight cybercrime – in the U.S.
The National Security Agency recently awarded a nearly $250,000 grant to UNT to create a cybersecurity career roadmap to help government entities, businesses and professional organizations connect current and future cybersecurity professionals with the trainings they need for their careers.
The grant coincides with...
UNT inks higher education partnership with Texas Motor Speedway, providing fresh opportunities for students
DENTON (UNT), Texas — The University of North Texas is officially the proud higher education partner of Texas Motor Speedway, UNT President Neal Smatresk announced Wednesday (Nov. 1).
Smatresk introduced the brand-new partnership at a special Science of Speed panel discussion for students on the university’s Denton campus. The UNT president joined NASCAR Camping World Truck Series and Nationwide Series champion Austin Dillon, USA Luge legend Gordy...
Astronomy expert to discuss amateur astronomer exoplanet observation techniques
What: Dennis M. Conti, chairman of the American Association of Variable Star Observers’ exoplanet section, will discuss techniques that amateur astronomers use to observe planets outside the solar system – also called exoplanets – and how they can contribute to scientific research.
When: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 7 (Tuesday).
Where: UNT Sky Theater, 1704 W. Mulberry St. in Denton.
Tickets: Free, but reservations are required due to limited seating. For reservations,...
UNT, Texas Motor Speedway celebrate partnership with special unveiling on campus
What: NASCAR’s Austin Dillon will unveil 2018 Winter Olympics paint scheme ahead of Sunday’s AAA Texas 500 and take part in “Science of Speed” panel discussion with UNT students in honor of a new higher education partnership between the University of North Texas and Texas Motor Speedway
When: 4 p.m. Nov. 1 (Wednesday)
Where: Library Mall, located behind the Hurley Administration Buil...