MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2025
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In Episode 10 of Discovering the Maverick Factor, Kay Johnson-Winters, faculty member and director of undergraduate research, explains how participating in research can help students unlock new passions, and Kritazya Upreti, undergraduate student from Nepal, shares his experience in the program and how it helped him grow as a student.
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Adolescents who perceive themselves as overweight are three times more likely to consider committing self-harm compared to those who do not, regardless of whether the person is objectively overweight, according to a new study led by UTA researchers Philip Baiden and Catherine LaBrenz.
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| NSF awards UTA engineer for flood research
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AI cluster hire presentations today
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As part of the RISE 100 initiative, interviews will be held today, Monday, Feb. 17, at 3 p.m. in Room 327 of the University Administration Building for the artificial intelligence (AI) cluster. This strategic hiring effort aims to enhance interdisciplinary research and teaching across multiple departments, with a particular focus on sustainability and AI. Candidates will participate in a group presentation that is open to all faculty. Faculty are encouraged to participate in person or via Microsoft Teams to engage with the candidates and provide valuable feedback. View today’s presentation materials and feedback form. The second group of interviews and presentations will be Thursday, Feb. 27, in the College of Architecture, Planning, and Public Affairs building at 3 p.m. and via Microsoft Teams.
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| The Power of Microcredentials
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If you’re interested in learning how to implement microcredentials in your courses, attend a panel discussion on the topic, hosted by the Center for Research on Teaching and Learning Excellence, tomorrow, Tuesday, Feb. 18, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., in Room 104 of Trinity Hall or online. Lunch will be provided for in-person attendees. RSVP here.
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Celebrate the new Fraternity and Sorority Life Community Center at a ribbon cutting open to the campus community Thursday, Feb. 27, at 2 p.m. at the renovated facility, located at 1111 Greek Row Drive. The revitalized facility will create a new entrance for Greek Row and bring together 30 different organizations from around campus. RSVP to attend.
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Free tickets to Saturday's televised game
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Don't miss the UTA's nationally televised men's basketball game Saturday, Feb. 22. To help set a new attendance record for College Park Center, UTA Athletics is offering faculty and staff a chance to claim up to four free tickets, using promo code FS222. Following the game, the fun will continue with a post-game concert featuring K Camp.
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The Center for Proposal Development and Greenwood Consulting will present an overview of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program Thursday, Feb. 20, 12-1:30 p.m. via Microsoft Teams. This workshop is open to all UTA faculty, staff, or students interested in learning about the SBIR and STTR programs. RSVP now.
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| Third Thursday Think Tank
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Gain the insights you need to take your business to the next level at a virtual workshop for entrepreneurs looking to ignite their success on Thursday, Feb. 20, 6-7:30 p.m. Register to receive a link to the session.
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COACHE survey for faculty
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With the purpose of improving faculty recruitment, retention, and satisfaction, the Collaborative on Academic Careers in Higher Education (COACHE) Faculty Job Satisfaction Survey evaluates faculty experiences across key areas like teaching, research, work-life balance, and campus climate. At UTA, this survey is driven by faculty and for faculty. If you are a full-time faculty member who has worked at UTA for at least one year, you received an email from coachefaculty@abtsurvey.com on Feb. 7 with your unique link to this confidential survey. Please complete the survey to help the Faculty Senate identify actionable recommendations for improving faculty working conditions at UTA. If you have questions, email Jackie Fay, chair of the COACHE Steering Committee.
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UTA will continue to commemorate Black History Month throughout February with a series of events, including live music, film screenings, an open mic night, and much more. Black History Month, which dates back to 1915, honors the contributions of Black Americans to U.S. culture and history.
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Recruit underclassmen, graduating seniors, graduate students, and alumni for full-time positions, part-time positions, co-ops, and internships at the All Majors Job and Internship Fair. More than 1,000 students and alumni are expected to attend the job fair, set for Wednesday, March 5, 12-4 p.m., in the Maverick Activities Center. Registration ends Wednesday, Feb. 19.
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Attention, Mavericks! Transform your retirement with expert insights from Corey Callaway. Learn how to reduce taxes and protect your future in Callaway Financial’s exclusive monthly webinars. Register today for sessions on Tuesday, Feb. 25, at 7 p.m.; Wednesday, Feb. 26, at noon; or Thursday, Feb. 27, at 7 p.m.
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