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UNT physics professor eyes the skies for distant quasars
University of North Texas College of Science associate professor of physics Ohad Shemmer, in collaboration with the University of Wyoming, recently received an $800,000 National Science Foundation grant to observe infrared light from more than 400 distant quasars.
“At sufficiently large distances, the details of quasars are no longer detectable in the visible spectrum,” said Shemmer. “Using the Gemini-North telescope in Hawaii with its infrared sensors, we will be able to observe these details in order to...
UNT TAMS student shoots for the stars
University of North Texas Texas Academy of Math and Science senior David Yue is one of six high school students nationwide set to compete in the 2018 International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics in Beijing Nov. 3 – Nov. 11.
“I’ve been interested in astrophysics from a young age but never really pursued it seriously,” said Yue. “I thought it was something you could only study in an observatory. But then, I attended a lecture by Starman at the...
UNT educational psychology professor shares SIDS risk factors, offers safe infant sleep practices
DENTON (UNT), Texas – As a new mom, University of North Texas educational psychology associate professor Wendy Middlemiss was dissatisfied with information on safe infant sleep. She made infant sleep research a priority and dedicated years of study to best practices for parents when it comes to bedtime for babies.
Each year, the CDC estimates there are 3,500 sleep-related deaths among babies in the U.S. October is National Sudden Infant Death Syndrome A...
UNT to host innovative comedy group JunNk Nov. 6
What: JunNk
When: 7 p.m. Nov. 6 (Tuesday)
Where: University Union Lyceum, 1155 Union Circle, Denton
Who: The event is sponsored by the...
UNT professor challenges the way audiences experience music with “An Unaware Cosmos”
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Homecoming comes to UNT Oct. 22 – Oct. 27
The University of North Texas will celebrate its homecoming this year with a week’s worth of Mean Green spirit activities for students, the community and alumni from around the world. With more than 38,000 students and 407,000 alumni, UNT is the largest and most comprehensive university in North Texas.
“The homecoming crew has been working really hard to make sure this year’s events are more inclusive, accessible, impactful and fun,” said Cheltzie Miller-Bailey, the coordinat...
UNT to host only Texas location for stroke awareness walk
What: Comeback Trail 5K
When: 2 p.m. Oct. 21 (Sunday)
Where: Warren Sports Complex, 7599 Eldorado Parkway, Frisco
Who: The University of North Texas College of Health and Public Service’s Department of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology is partnering with Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabili...
Mankiyali is disappearing. Can UNT help preserve it before it’s gone?
There are an estimated 7,000 languages spoken all over the world. It is possible that as many as half of those languages will be gone by the end of the century. University of North Texas College of Information associate professor Sadaf Munshi wants to learn everything about Mankiyali before it is gone.
“The National Science Foundation awarded us a $284,000 grant to document and preserve Mankiyali, a severely endangered language,” Munshi said. “The language exhibits a number...
UNT professor's research shows benefits of spore-based probiotic supplements— but, buyer beware, most probiotics may offer little to no benefit
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DENTON (UNT), Texas - Over the counter probiotic products are found in most drug and grocery stores promising to restore and promote gut health. Brian McFarlin, a professor in the University of North Texas Departments of...
UNT Department of Studio Art graduate students will exhibit their work in an open studio event
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What: Department of Studio Art Open Studios
When: Oct. 18 (Thursday) 4-8 p.m.
Where: Oak Street Hall, 1120 W. Oak St., Denton
Cost: Free to public
Background: The University of North Texas College of Visual...