UTA’S E‑NEWSLETTER FOR STUDENTS

TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 2024

UTA Planetarium Performance by Housekeys, June 28, Doors open at 6 p.m.

Student to perform at UTA Planetarium

Enjoy an evening of food, drinks, and live music by artist Housekeys at the UTA Planetarium on Friday, June 28. The reception will start at 6 p.m. in the Planetarium atrium, with the concert starting at 7 p.m. Tiffiny Costello (aka Housekeys) is a physics major at UTA, a multi-instrumentalist, and composer. Click here to purchase tickets.

Shirin Nilizadeh, assistant professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, and her doctoral students Sayak Saha Roy and Poojitha Thota

Preventing phishing scams

Shirin Nilizadeh and her doctoral students Sayak Saha Roy and Poojitha Thota developed software that prevents artificial intelligence chatbots such as ChatGPT from creating phishing websites—a growing concern as cybercriminals have been utilizing the technology for designing scams.

Micki Washburn from the School of Social Work’s Bachelor of Science in Substance Use and Treatment program

VR as a form of substance use treatment

A team of researchers that includes Assistant Professor Micki Washburn is working with the Menninger Clinic in Houston to conduct a pilot project in which patients with substance use needs will use virtual reality software as an additional form of treatment.

Scholarship deadlines

Friday, June 28, is the deadline for the Sheri Schember Quick and James Campbell Quick Endowment, and Sunday, June 30, is the deadline for more than 15 College of Business scholarships. Find more scholarships at Mav ScholarShop.

Independence Day holiday

UTA is closed on July 4 for the Independence Day holiday. To allow additional time with family and friends and so that you may enjoy the holiday weekend, UTA classes will be canceled on Friday, July 5.

UTA President Jennifer Cowley speaks at The DFW Summit: Building a Future Ready Workforce with a Skills-Based Approach

Summit highlights value of earning microcredentials

Through microcredentials, such as those offered by Coursera Career Academy, students can brush up on areas they are familiar with or dive into something new to bolster their resumes by completing short training programs. Microcredentialing, skills-based learning, and the role of artificial intelligence in the workplace were the themes of a special conference hosted by UTA, in coordination with The UT System, Coursera, and Lightcast.

Juneteenth celebration

The Maverick community came together for the fifth annual Juneteenth Celebration in commemoration of Juneteenth, or “Freedom Day.”

Attendees of a previous inSTEM event sit at a round table

Apply for the inSTEM program

Undergraduate students in science, technology, or math fields have until Friday, Aug. 9, to apply for the inSTEM program, a unique initiative that blends mentorship, hands-on projects, and exposure to research and industry best practices. To apply, students must be enrolled full time in STEM with a grade point average of 2.8 or above.

Mentor Connections Fair

Learn about mentorship opportunities at UTA at the Mentor Connections Fair on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Palo Duro Lounge of the University Center.

Goolsby Leadership Academy students on their study abroad trip

Mavericks spotted in Dublin and London

The Goolsby Leadership Academy's "rising seniors" from cohort 20 recently participated in their annual study abroad trip. Led by faculty member Cynthia St. John, these students learned about different business and leadership practices and how they compare and contrast to those in the U.S.

Gift from NASA

UTA was one of the organizations across the country that was selected by NASA to receive a “Moon Tree” grown from a seed that orbited the moon aboard a NASA spacecraft.

Transportation survey

The North Central Texas Council of Governments is updating the Access North Texas Transportation Plan and needs your feedback. Participate in the public survey to shape the future of regional transportation by sharing your thoughts on transportation options, service gaps, and community needs.

Global Seal of Biliteracy

UTA students who speak a language in addition to English can take a test to potentially earn the Global Seal of Biliteracy certificate, a microcredential that conveys language proficiency. The test is offered in more than 40 languages through the Department of Modern Languages. Email proficiency@uta.edu for more information.

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