UTA’S E‑NEWSLETTER FOR STUDENTS

TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 2024

UTA scientist aims to decode dog speech

Kenny Zhu, a professor of computer science and engineering at UTA, plans to use machine learning to translate dogs' sounds into phonetic representations and, eventually, words.

Generations of learning

Oswaldo Ortiz Sr. and Oswaldo Ortiz Jr., a father and son duo, are enrolled in the part-time MBA program at the same time—and are even taking the same courses. Ortiz Sr. was motivated by his son to take this next step in his educational journey right alongside him.

Tips for the job search

David Powers, assistant director of internships, shared tips with the Fort Worth Report on how to prepare for the job market leaving college. Powers said a key trait candidates should cultivate is a problem-solving mindset.

Juneteenth celebration

UTA’s annual Juneteenth celebration will be Tuesday, June 18, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in Brazos Park. You can watch Echoes From the Hill, a moving documentary on Arlington’s Black historical community, at Rosebud Theatre at 12:30 p.m.

Third Thursday Think Tank

Join UTA’s Veterans Business Outreach Center for Third Thursday Think Tank Thursday, June 20, from 6-7:30 p.m. and learn how to leverage local registrations to expand your small business. The event will be held in person in Room 609 of the College of Business and virtually via Microsoft Teams. The meeting link will be emailed to registered attendees. Registration is required.

Scholarship deadlines

Undergraduate students of all majors can apply for the Sheri Schember Quick and James Campbell Quick Endowment by Friday, June 28. Qualified students must have less than 30 hours completed and a cumulative GPA of 3.75 or higher. Find more scholarship opportunities at Mav ScholarShop.

Creating pathways for aspiring teachers

The College of Education at UTA is creating a bridge to Texas classrooms through its Alternative Certification Program—a 100% online program designed for candidates with a bachelor’s degree who are pursuing careers in teaching. The 300-hour program is a non-credit approach to alternative teacher certification.

Maverick Bienvenida

Maverick Bienvenida will offer giveaways and opportunities to reconnect with old friends and make new ones on Saturday, Aug. 17, from 4:30-7:30 p.m. on the second floor of the Science and Engineering Innovation and Research building. Attend bilingual information sessions for you and your family, enjoy performances by Mariachi Los Jinetes, and explore many student organizations on campus. If you have questions, contact hsi@uta.edu or cmas@uta.edu.

Dallas Wings at CPC

UTA Night with the Dallas Wings is back on Tuesday, Aug. 27, at 7 p.m. Come to College Park Center to watch the Wings take on the Las Vegas Aces in this exciting time for women’s basketball. The first 75 tickets purchased will include a free throw on the court after the game. Purchase tickets.

First Gen Brunch and Alumni Mixer, Maverick Moments

First-Gen Brunch, Alumni Mixer

The First-Gen Brunch and Alumni Mixer will be Saturday, Aug. 24, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Bluebonnet Ballroom. Enjoy food, music, and prizes and meet alumni who discovered the secrets to college life. Register now.

Online professional education

Online education is effective for teaching complicated topics like quantum information science to high school science educators, according to a new paper by UTA researchers published in the Physics Teacher.

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