The University of Texas at Arlington

As much as people focus on outdoor air pollution, the air inside our homes can also significantly impact health.

Supported by UTA’s Research Enhancement Program, Drs. Insung Kang and June Young Park are investigating how mold, dampness and indoor air quality affect asthma and overall well-being. The study will examine homes across the Dallas-Fort Worth area to better understand how indoor environmental conditions influence respiratory health, sleep quality, stress and quality of life.

The findings could help inform healthier housing strategies, asthma prevention efforts and future public health policies aimed at improving indoor environments.

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As artificial intelligence and advanced computing systems become more powerful, keeping electronic devices cool is becoming one of engineering’s biggest challenges.

Supported by UTA’s Research Enhancement Program, Dr. Sally Jia and her team are exploring how advanced materials such as graphene and carbon nanotubes can improve heat transfer inside next-generation computer chips. Their research aims to help future AI processors and electronics run faster, more efficiently and more reliably by reducing the heat buildup that can limit performance. The project could lead to innovations in AI systems, high-performance computing, sensors, flexible electronics and advanced communications technologies.

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Yunyao Li, UT Arlington assistant professor of earth and environmental sciences and director of the Atmospheric Intelligence & Modeling Lab, is leading a field experiment to measure how large crowds, increased traffic and more flights affect the air quality around AT&T Stadium.

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UTA researcher Yue Liao contributed to an international study showing that changes in people’s physical activity—whether light or moderate—are closely linked to changes in their mood throughout the day.

The study analyzed more than 8,000 participants and 320,000 mood ratings across 67 datasets. Researchers found that people felt happier, more energetic and more positive shortly after being more active than usual.

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Activity and mood closely linked, study finds UTA kinesiology professor Yue Liao contributed to a global study on how daily activity and mood interact

As the FIFA World Cup drives excitement for soccer, researchers at The University of Texas at Arlington say the global spotlight highlights a critical issue: developing the motor skills children will rely on throughout life.

Motor skills develop early in childhood, and that development is central to research underway at UT Arlington.

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WC ’26: How soccer builds lifelong motor skills With the World Cup coming, UTA researchers explain how youth sports help children build coordination and stay active long-term

UTA’s connection to Czechia goes far beyond the pitch. ⚽

As the Czech national soccer team prepares for the FIFA World Cup in North Texas, UTA is spotlighting chemistry professor Kevin Schug’s long-standing collaborations with Czech students and researchers, partnerships forged through science, cultural exchange, and global learning opportunities.

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WC '26: UTA’s Czech connection goes beyond the pitch As Czechia calls North Texas home during the World Cup, UTA professor Kevin Schug provides a unique connection to the country

UTA is piloting a new AI-powered tool designed to support student care by helping CAPS providers streamline administrative tasks and access critical information more efficiently.

Known as “Lucy,” the tool gives counselors more time to focus on students while supporting consistent, human-centered care across campus.

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UTA launches AI tool to support student care Lucy streamlines administrative workflow, giving CAPS providers more time to focus on students