Hello and welcome to the College’s e-newsletter, Maverick Science, which includes the latest news about what’s going on in the College along with upcoming events and other information.
As you will see, there are a lot of great things happening. We are particularly excited to kick off the College’s 60th anniversary, which we will celebrate throughout the coming year. I wish all of you a great fall semester and hope to see you on campus!
Regards,
Morteza G. Khaledi, Dean
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Upcoming College of Science Events |
Career Lab Session 1 | 12-1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 8 | SEIR room TBA
Career Lab Session 2 | 4-5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30 | SEIR room TBA
Ready, Set, Research | 3-5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1 | SEIR 2nd floor
Observe the Moon Night | 8:30-10:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4 | UTA Observatory
Health Professions Week | Oct. 6-10 | Events and details coming soon
Career Lab Session 3 | 12-1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 13 | SEIR room TBA
Discussion with the Dean | 12-1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15 | SEIR room TBA
Career Lab Session 4 | 12-1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12 | SEIR room TBA
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College of Science celebrating our 60th anniversary this fall |
In fall 2025 the College of Science is marking
60 years of educating and equipping new generations of scientists with the tools they need to succeed and lead. We've been pushing the boundaries of knowledge with innovative teaching and groundbreaking research for six decades, and even greater days are ahead!
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| New K-12 school year brings classroom changes |
Bonnie Laster discusses the new legislative changes taking effect for 2025-26 in public schools, including a classroom cell phone ban, broader disciplinary authority, and increased religious presence in schools, and offers advice for students and parents. Read more
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| Study focuses on microplastics' effect on health |
A project led by Un-Jung Kim is investigating how microplastics—tiny plastic particles found in food, water and everyday consumer products—may impact the health of aging adults, particularly in relation to muscle and brain function. Read more
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| Math model sheds light on Alzheimer's spread |
A new study by a team including Pedro Maia uses advanced mathematical modeling to help explain why Alzheimer’s disease spreads unevenly through the brain and reveals why certain brain regions are more vulnerable to damage from the protein tau. Read more
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| Breakthrough could lead to next-gen magnets |
Research led by Ping Liu has revealed a surprising new type of magnetic property that could lead to stronger magnets made from tiny particles of common iron oxide. This could enhance the performance of everyday technologies while reducing the need for rare-earth metals. Read more
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| Program aims to improve quantum education |
The Quantum for All program launched by Karen Jo Matsler is equipping high school science teachers with hands-on curriculum and classroom strategies in quantum physics, which is rarely taught before college, if at all, despite the fact that the field is booming. Read more
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| Discovery could help control cell inflammation |
A study led by Subhra Mandal has identified a new enzyme that can be “turned off” to help the body maintain healthy cholesterol levels. Blocking the enzyme allowed the team to control inflammation in immune cells, which is linked to many diseases and health problems. Read more
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| 14 COS students among 2025-26 McNair cohort |
Twenty-three UTA students, including 14 from the College of Science, have been selected for the 2025-26 McNair Scholars Program, a competitive Department of Education initiative that prepares undergraduates for academic research careers. Read more
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| New pathway for body clearing dead cells found |
Research from the lab of Piya Ghose using the roundworm C. elegans has revealed a new strategy in which the body can remove dead cells during stress, which could lead to a better understanding of diseases affecting the immune system. Read more
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| UTA ATLAS team receives prestigious award |
UTA physicists are among the researchers worldwide recognized with the 2025 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics for their contributions to the ATLAS Experiment at the Large Hadron Collider. Hundreds of UTA faculty and students have contributed to the project. Read more
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