Water Works UTA Researchers Work to Help Manage the World’S Water

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Water Works UTA researchers work to help manage the world’s water. page 32 DEPARTMENTS SUPPORTING THE PLAN Use the key below to see how stories correspond to UTA’s Strategic Plan. 4 uta.edu/strategicplan Mav Roundup Themes 6 Chat 9 Postcard Guiding Aspirations 10 Scene 13 Collected Operational 15 Faculty Focus Priorities 16 Gallery 19 Campus Buzz 20 Talk WINTER 2020 VOL. XLIV 22 Look Back Contents 25 Well Read 26 Crash Course FEATURES 28 Sporting Mavs 54 Giving 56 Class Notes HAVING A BLAST UTA’s marching band welcomes 62 Managing the The Illustrious Illuminating A Path Forward students World’s Water Allan Saxe Knowledge In Memoriam College students na- returning to A multidisciplinary team One of UTA’s most beloved Get to know more about campus for tionwide are reporting of UTA researchers is and longstanding faculty UTA’s six faculty members the 2019-20 growing struggles with academic year. working to ensure access members, Allan Saxe, re- who belong to National mental health. Through to clean water and safe, tired this year. The Academies. our support services, UTA 64 effcient delivery of the Maverick community is focused on removing The Explainer dwindling resource. pays tribute. every barrier to student ON THE COVER: URS BUHLMAN/GALLERY STOCK BUHLMAN/GALLERY URS COVER: THE ON success.

ii The University of Texas at Arlington Magazine Wınter 2020 1 From the President EXCELLENCE at a glance UTA continues to garner accolades at a record pace. Here are just a few of the latest. To catch up with all of the University’s recent accomplishments, visit uta.edu/rankings. The University of Texas at Arlington Magazine riven by an unwavering in DFW, #34 VOL. XLIV commitment to excellence, WINTER 2020 among national in U.S. for The University of Texas at EDITOR Arlington continues to set Amber Scott universities in return on standards for others to follow ART DIRECTOR while advancing rapidly along Brody Price # # Dallas-Fort Worth investment a path of profound transforma- EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTORS Herb Booth —Washington Monthly, 2019 —College Consensus, 2019 tion.D This year has brought unparalleled Jessica Bridges achievements to our University. In addi- Devynn Case tion to the tremendous rankings attained Elizabeth Couch Jason MacBain by our programs across all colleges and Teresa Newton the wonderful accolades gained by our Mark Permenter among national outstanding faculty, staff, and students, researchers and scholars in their felds. President Tommy White 1 1 we are ranked as the third fastest-grow- You will also read about our pioneering Karbhari PHOTOGRAPHER universities for with recent Randy Gentry ing institution, as well as No. 1 in the initiatives to provide a truly supportive graduates ART CONTRIBUTORS undergraduate nation for veterans, No. 1 in Texas for the environment under the Community Lee Coburn success of frst-generation students, that Cares umbrella to address student Melissa George # ethnic diversity No. 4 in the nation in world global impact needs as related to issues such as mental DIGITAL COORDINATORS —U.S. News & World Report, 2020 rankings, in the top 20 in the nation for wellness and health. In addition, you will Hollis Harris Hanny Lee best four-year adult education, sixth be able to share in the celebration of the among national universities for under- distinguished career of Professor Allan EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF graduate diversity, and frst in Texas for Saxe, who recently retired after 54 years COMMUNICATIONS AND MEDIA RELATIONS the number of bachelor’s and master’s de- on the political science faculty, through Jeff Carlton Fellows of grees awarded to African-American stu- tributes from former students. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR 6 dents and for master’s degrees awarded to Our College of Engineering celebrates DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS 17 in the U.S. minority students. the 60th anniversary of its founding, and Jason Fink the National This issue of UTA Magazine spotlights we are pleased to bring you key high- SENIOR ASSOCIATE VICE for veterans PRESIDENT FOR UNIVERSITY Academy of some of the alumni, donors, friends, stu- lights and achievements of a college that ADVANCEMENT —Military Times, 2020 dents, faculty, and staff who are enabling is now internationally renowned. Much Joe Carpenter Inventors, # our unprecedented rise in reputation of the college’s success can be attributed VICE PRESIDENT AD INTERIM across the globe. to its founding dean, Wendell Nedder- FOR UNIVERSITY the most in ADVANCEMENT Our cover story examines efforts by man, who passed away earlier this year at Salma Adem Texas and a multidisciplinary team of research- age 97. A legendary and visionary leader, PRESIDENT ers to address the critical issue of the Dr. Nedderman served as president at Vistasp M. Karbhari #4 in the U.S. world’s water resources and ensure that UTA from 1972 to 1992, laying foundation UTA Magazine is published two this dwindling resource is clean, safe, for our emergence as a higher education times a year by University Advance- 1 and accessible for all. Other highlights powerhouse. ment for all alumni, faculty, staff, rdfastest- and friends of the University. Repro- include profles of UTA’s six members of Your Maverick spirit ensures that UTA duction in whole or in part without the National Academies—distinguished defnes excellence, transforming lives written permission is prohibited. in the U.S. in the growing leaders who represent the top echelon of and enabling bold solutions with global The comments and opinions expressed in this magazine do not Global University doctoral impact. I ask you to join us in celebrat- necessarily represent those of The ing our achievements and helping build University of Texas at Arlington Impact Rankings even further momentum for ever higher or the staff of UTA Magazine. public Copyright © 2020, The University of # —Times Higher Education, 2019 3 levels of excellence in 2020. Texas at Arlington. An equal opportunity/afﬁrmative action employer. institution –Vistasp M. Karbhari —Chronicle of Higher President Education Almanac, 2019 2 The University of Texas at Arlington Magazine uta.edu/mag4 Wınter 2020 3 EXPLORE Learn more about the origins of Brazos Park on page 21.

Stories about the Mavericks who shape the UTA community near and far

affleopolis: a time of fun, friendship, Maverick spirit, and delicious breakfast food. Our 22nd Waffeopolis, a hallmark of the start of another new Wyear in Maverick Country, was extra sweet because it was held at the grand opening of Brazos Park, the newest development on UTA’s campus. Nearly 3,000 students packed the green space the night before classes started.

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Chat with Waded As an undergraduate, did ever met. The only differ- Cruzado (’84 MA, you ever think you’d be ence between me and my Spanish; ’90 PhD, president of a university— parents is that someone Humanities) or was that always the gave me an opportunity to President, Montana goal? go to college. That experi- State University If someone would have told ence was so transforma- PRESIDENT-ELECT me back then that I would tional that I have devoted end up serving as a college my life to ensuring that no president—in Montana!—I other young man or woman Chat would have looked at them is ever deprived of the KINESIOLOGY with very puzzled eyes. opportunity because I know In fact, back then I do not that education will change even know whether the their lives, the lives of their CLOUT geographical distance or families, and improve the the professional aspira- communities they choose Professor leads sports tion would have appeared to live in. medicine organization more farfetched for me. Matthew Brothers will soon be leading Nowadays I encourage How did UTA help you get more than a thousand sports medicine students—particularly to where you are today? physicians, students, and faculty as pres- female students who At UTA I learned the im- ident of the Texas chapter of the Ameri- tend to be more prone to portance of adopting and can College of Sports Medicine (TACSM). doubting their talents—to embracing a student-first Dr. Brothers, an associate professor of look up and aim high to mentality. The respon- kinesiology, has been a TACSM mem- horizons that they cannot siveness of faculty and ber since 2003. He says the organization even dream. administrators to student gives students opportunities to present needs brought into focus for ACCESS AGREEMENT research, fndings, and network with You mentioned geograph- me how essential these re- others. ical distance—how far are lationships are for instilling Indeed, at TACSM’s recent Fort Worth we talking here? confidence in students, par- A PATH TO conference, UTA’s kinesiology students I was born and raised in ticularly in first-generation won numerous awards, including the Puerto Rico, the first of students like me, who have OPPORTUNITY President’s Cup, won by Sara Peper, an four children. I was the first very high hopes but also undergraduate. UTA provides DCCCD students a smooth transfer experience person in my family to go to tons of questions about “It’s a great confdence builder for our college, but not because how to navigate the college Andres Lesmes has been on a journey— thanks to UTA’s longstanding agreement students—these are things they can put I was brighter or more years and a subsequent one that started in Bogota, Colombia. His with Dallas County Community College on their CVs,” Brothers says. “I’m going to hardworking than my career. was a voyage of ambition as he sought District (DCCCD) to ensure the trans- continue to emphasize student involve- parents. As a matter growth opportunities every step of the fer pathway is open and seamless for ment in the organization.” of fact, my mother way. He eventually found himself at qualifed DCCCD students interested in David Keller, associate dean and chair was one of the Mountain View College in Dallas, but he earning a four-year degree at UTA. That of the Department of Kinesiology, notes most intelligent wanted more—and discovered it at UTA. agreement was enhanced this spring that Brothers’ appointment is not only individuals I have “It excited me when I realized that I with greater avenues for a more effcient an honor for Brothers, but also the Col- would make new connections and new transition between the schools. lege of Nursing and Health Innovation friends,” the international business stud- UTA’s commitment to helping trans- and UTA. ies major says. “The Lockheed Martin Ca- fer students succeed has earned national “In addition to the inspiring leader- reer Development Center has also helped recognition: U.S. News & World Report ship he will continue to provide, I am me a lot—the staff has taught me what ranks UTA No. 3 in the U.S. for the number looking forward to working closely with I need, how to create a standout resume, of transfer students enrolled. It’s also him as we plan our 2021 meeting,” says and how to conduct interviews.” No. 1 in Texas and the top destination Dr. Keller. “It will be a great opportunity Lesmes’ transition from Mountain for DCCCD students overall, with 2,214 to showcase the college, UTA, and our View College to UTA was made possible enrolled at UTA in fall 2018. faculty, staff, and facilities.”

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MONEY MAVEN Following Mavericks as they Postctravel the world ard MISSION POSSIBLE Alumna takes pride in her role as the financial steward of UTA’s mission

It can be easy for some of the 475 staff in Business Affairs, Information Technology, Analytics, and Information Security to feel somewhat removed from the front- line action of such a thriving university. The people staffng those areas don’t often have the opportunity to interact with students and faculty on a regular basis. STOMACH DISCOVERY However, Chief Financial Offcer Kelly Davis (’84), who oversees that staff, makes it her mission to ensure they AN ELUSIVE know how critical they are to the Univer- sity’s success. SERPENT “UTA does today what it did for me when I attended as an undergraduate,” UTA researchers document a new species of snake Davis says. “The people who made that Herpetologists at UTA have described a Utilizing the vast resources of UTA’s experience possible are just like the previously unknown species of snake Amphibian and Reptile Diversity Re- incredibly talented people who continue India, South Africa, Brazil

that was found inside the stomach of an- search Center for comparative purposes, to fnd ways to keep this University ac- WHO: Thy Tran, senior, WHY: “I was interested LESSONS SHE TOOK other snake more than four decades ago. the researchers made CT scans of dozens cessible to all students by keeping costs biology major in learning more about the BACK HOME: “It is in- Their discovery represents an entirely of specimens of snakes. The biologists affordable.” role of public health and creasingly important to im- new genus as well. believe that Cenaspis is likely a burrowing From undergraduate to CFO, Davis HOW: “I didn’t think it was dentistry in the global con- prove our abilities to listen The snake has been named Cenaspis snake that feeds on insects and spiders. has seen things change, but the one possible because I was so text and how the forces of and understand those with aenigma, which translates from Latin Campbell believes that Cenaspis is not constant has been her admiration for a close to graduating, but globalization impact health different backgrounds. This as “mysterious dinner.” It is detailed in a extinct but has eluded capture due to its University that continues to lead the way. pursuing a minor in disabil- and health care. I also program challenged me to recent paper—“Caudals and Calyces: The burrowing lifestyle and other habits. She reminds the employees in each of the ity studies encouraged me wanted to go abroad examine my worldview and Curious Case of a Consumed Chiapan “This provides evidence of just how departments that report to her how they to explore the options of go- because it was a great my own values, but it also Colubroid”—in the Journal of Herpetology. secretive some snakes can be,” Dr. Camp- make a difference. ing abroad. Through a Gates chance for me to step gave me a new enthusiasm The paper was co-authored by Jonathan bell told National Geographic, which ran “It is our mission to make UTA better,” Millennium Scholarship, I outside of my comfort zone and gratitude. I’ve learned Campbell, professor of biology; Eric a story about the discovery late last Davis says. “If our teamwork creates a was able to study abroad and enrich my life both to embrace ambiguity and Smith, associate professor of biology; year. “Combine their elusive habits with path for a current student to become the with the School of Interna- inside and outside of the tackle whatever obstacle and Alexander Hall, who earned a doctor- restricted ranges, and some snakes do not next CFO, I will know we have done our tional Training/International classroom.” life may throw my way.” ate in quantitative biology in 2016. turn up often.” job well.” Honors Program.”

8 The University of Texas at Arlington Magazine uta.edu/mag Wınter 2020 9 MASTER TEACHERS Often, our Maverick Speakers conduct master classes for UTA students. When actress and playwright Anna COMPELLING CONVERSATIONS Maverick Speakers Series Deavere Smith came featuring Terry Crews to campus as part of Scene College Park Center the 2018 series, she held a master class AM NOT AN expert,” actor and activ- with theatre arts students and instructors. ist Terry Crews said as he introduced “I himself to a large crowd of Mavericks and community friends in a packed College Park Center. “I am not here to give you any The legendary Jane Acclaimed theoretical UP CLOSE & answers. What I am here to give you is more PERSONAL Goodall, a primatolo- physicist Michio Kaku gist and anthropologist, presented “Physics of questions.” It was the start of Crews’ Mav- UTA often hosts V.I.P. was one of our most the Future.” Dr. Kaku receptions before lec- erick Speakers Series lecture in which he popular speakers. is also a futurist and tures, offering guests discussed growing up in Flint, Michigan; his physics professor. a unique opportunity later upbringing; his experience in the NFL; to meet the speaker. and social activism. For Jack Hanna’s reception, 70 guests Crews’ opening sentiment is generally got a sneak preview the theme of any Maverick Speakers Se- and early introductions ries lecture—events that bring speakers, with the animals prior entertainers, and big thinkers to the UTA to their evening lecture campus to share thought-provoking sto- appearance. ries and insight. The slate of speakers has Alumnus Lou Dia- Jackson Katz, a re- run the gamut over the years, from noted mond Phillips (’85 BA, nowned global thought- athletes to renowned authors to lauded Fine Arts), an actor and leader, provided a actors. The 2019-20 season is already con- director, came back big-picture perspective tinuing this tradition of excellence—the to campus to share on gender violence in last few months have featured legend- stories of his career and history, culture, and ary journalist Bob Woodward, global memories of his time as politics. thought-leader Jackson Katz, and former LAUDED a student. U.N. Ambassador Samantha Power. In LINEUP 2020, hip hop star Common and tech en- Terry Crews was trepreneur and bestselling author Vivek one of the Maver- Wadhwa will take the Maverick Speakers ick Speakers Series’ EXPLORE Series stage to round out the season. For most popular guest The Maverick Speakers event details and ticket information, visit lecturers, packing the Series is an entire uta.edu/maverickspeakers. seats at College Park experience that goes Center with a dynamic beyond a lecture. Get presentation. an in-depth look before, during, and afer the event at uta.edu/mag/scene.

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LION LEADERS PROVIDING A ROARING START Arlington ISD partnership offers new transfer pathway

Idararosa Ekong wants to help her com- School who are within six hours of community by serving some of the most pleting their associate’s degree through vulnerable among us—children. As a pre- Tarrant County College to begin taking med student double-majoring in biology classes toward a bachelor’s degree at UTA. and public health, she’s well on her way. AISD pays for the students’ UTA tuition BULLSEYE “My biggest aspiration is to become a at dual credit rates, along with text- Texas Disability History pediatrician, and I can’t see myself doing books and other required fees, until the Collection, UTA Libraries anything else,” she says. “UTA gives me students earn their high school diplo- Collected the ability to network with medical mas. Once those students graduate high programs and opens doors for me to con- school, the University will review their FABULOUS tinue my passion for earning a quality status to determine eligibility for schol- education.” arships that could offer up to $10,000 in Ekong, who was salutatorian of her tuition assistance. FELLOWS graduating class, is only 18 years old—but “UTA and AISD are breaking down UTA’s Archer Fellows gain she’s set to graduate in just a few years. barriers to a four-year university degree,” invaluable experience That fast-track to success is thanks to says state Rep. Chris Turner, D-Arlington. her participation in the Lion Scholars “We need to see more partnerships like Since 2001, the Archer Center has pro- program, the result of a strategic part- this, where highly ranked and nationally vided UT System undergraduate and nership between UTA and the Arlington respected public institutions fnd inno- graduate students from across the state Independent School District (AISD). vative ways to make college degrees at the unique opportunity to live, learn, and The Lion Scholars program allows the highest level of quality more accessi- intern in the nation’s capital through its students at Arlington Collegiate High ble and more affordable.” Archer Fellowship Programs. More than 1,100 UT System alumni have graduated from the Archer Center’s programs since then—including 82 undergraduate and graduate students from UTA. “Having immigrated to this country from Mexico, I never dreamed of having a chance like this,” says current Archer Fel- low Mayra Cantu, a UTA graduate student working toward a master’s degree in public administration. “I have the opportunity to make an impact on a program that will affect the entire country, and I have had access to events and people I would never have dreamed of.” Todd Hill-Jones, a spring 2010 Archer Fellow, interned at the Financial Services Roundtable as an undergraduate at UTA. ta libraries is the only re- or staff at UTA. It also reaches beyond Top: Tifany Bottom right: Bottom lef: He’s now a policy and research program pository in the state focused on the University to include local, regional, Demus, a A Special Olym- During the 1987 Special pian fies over regional Spe- manager at the Urban Institute. collecting Texas disability history state, and national artifacts. The IMLS Olympics par- the high jump cial Olympics “The Archer Fellowship Program was materials. The Texas Disability grant focused on developing website ticipant, enjoys bar during the held in 1982, everything I needed to get my foot in the History Collection, funded through accessibility. In addition to accessible ice skating with 1986 regional a wheelchair Nick Maricich, Special Olym- participant is door in D.C. and pursue a professional op- Ua grant from the Institute of Museum coding techniques and visual design, a skater in Walt pics in Haltom congratulated portunity to achieve my career goals,” he and Library Services (IMLS), features all documents are scanned with optical Disney’s Magic City. by spectators says. “It made me want to be better and documents, videos, images, and oral character recognition software, videos Kingdom on Ice and volunteers. show in Fort stronger in what I wanted to do and ac- histories on the work of various disabil- include synchronized subtitles, and text Worth. complish personally and professionally.” ity advocates who were students, faculty, transcripts are available for audio fles.

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Managing her studies. Helping run the to qualify at state tournaments and then family business. Amassing world titles. be selected from the feld at national It’s business as usual for Adalis “AJ” Mu- championships. Munoz has earned eight John Garrigus, noz, a psychology and exercise science national championship titles since she WORKFORCE-READY Professor senior who also is a fourth-degree master began competing in 2013. College of Liberal black belt and the World Taekwondo Munoz started taekwondo when she Arts, History Poomsae champion—a title she claimed was 10, training under legendary Grand- in 2018 for the third consecutive year. master Myong Sok Namkung Mayes. But MEASURING “To maintain that level of competitive- her primary coach in Texas has been her HIS YEAR, HISTORY Professor John Garrigus became ness is defnitely a challenge, especially father, Joe Munoz, who had his fam- Faculty Focusthe frst scholar in UTA history to be selected for the pres- balancing a full-time academic load,” Mu- ily start martial arts as a way to learn noz says. “The biggest challenge is main- self-defense together. SUCCESS Ttigious Andrew Carnegie Fellows Program. He was one of taining the organization and that drive.” “It turned into a passion for my daugh- Education researchers study 32 chosen from a pool of 273 nominations across the nation, and the To compete in the world champion- ter,” Joe says. “My daughter outranks us whether new program will only 2019 fellow selected from a Texas university. ships and University Games, each coun- all and she’s about to possibly get pro- fast-track student success try can only send one entry per division moted again this year. She still has to do “I found out in an email that I read at slave uprising. “Haiti—or more accurately, in both competitions. Athletes frst have the dishes and take out the trash, though.” A new statewide high school graduation home,” Dr. Garrigus says. “It was one of Saint-Domingue—was the frst place in initiative—the Foundation High School those moments where you read an email the New World that actively tried to build Program (FHSP)—aims to give students and can’t quite believe what the words a multicultural democracy,” he says. “All in-depth knowledge of particular subject are saying.” of us who live in a multicultural democ- areas, including science, technology, Garrigus has spent his career study- racy should know about the men and engineering, mathematics, and more. ing the pre-conditions of the Haitian women who worked to create a new kind The goal is to better prepare students Revolution, the world’s only successful of society 200 years ago.” for the workforce by helping them make more effective decisions when choosing a college and major, thus increasing the What past accomplish- What are you excited What are you most look- likelihood of degree completion. ment is your proudest? about right now? ing forward to? To fnd out how well the program is My ﬁrst book, Before Haiti, Learning about the live- I’m looking forward to using meeting that goal, College of Education which won the Gilbert Chi- stock diseases that had geographic information Associate Professor Yi “Leaf” Zhang and nard Prize from the French such a huge impact on systems (GIS) to map the Professor Maria Trache are analyzing data Historical Society. I spent people and cultures in plantations where these from more than 400,000 students who nearly 20 years trying to get the 1700s but are not very mysterious “poisonings” oc- went through FHSP during high school that book published, but in- well studied. Diseases curred. This was the same into their frst four years of higher educa- terest in the Haitian Revolu- like anthrax—which armies area where the Haitian tion. They hope to shed light on how the tion wasn’t there until 2004, adapted for biological Revolution ﬁrst broke out program affects student performance when Haiti celebrated its warfare in the 20th century 34 years later. Historians and also help administrators improve bicentennial. because it kills people and have never really explored FHSP. Their work is funded by a $265,531 animals so rapidly—could the spatial history of grant from the Greater Texas Foundation. kill 70 to 80% of the cattle these events—how people, “If a student comes into school with in a region and no one knew animals, diseases, and little idea of what they want to do, it can why. Planters accused ideas traveled through this lead to wasted time and more money their slaves of poisoning region. I have a collection of spent,” Dr. Trache says. “This program the animals because they digitized manuscript maps, tries to alleviate that. But no evidence seemed healthy until just and I’m planning on putting of student success has been provided, before they died. When en- my GIS results on the web and we hope to make the program more slaved Africans tried to use for other historians and effcient and effective for administra- their remedies, the planters interested folks. tors and students by fnding empirical thought those were poisons. answers to our study’s questions.”

14 The University of Texas at Arlington Magazine uta.edu/mag Wınter 2020 15 UTA Faculty Biennial XVII, The Gallery at Gallery UTA HIS FALL, UTA debuted its 17th consecutive Faculty 6 Biennial, a showcase for recent work created by faculty in the Department of Art and Art History. “The Faculty Bien- T 1. Fragments 2-5. Project 6. Bubble 8. A Romantic nial is an opportunity for our talented faculty to experiment with (Conic Barbatype, (Scanner 4) Gesture by 7 new ideas and creatively investigate new modes of expression,” says Sections) by clockwise by Professor Benjamin Assistant Pro- from top lef: Nicholas Wood Terry, senior Benito Huerta, gallery curator and director. The 2019 exhibition fessor Bryan “Jef Stroker lecturer Florentin (as Bram Stro- 7. Thanksfne features the work of 36 faculty members undergraduate and graduate programs. ker),” “Alura by G. Scott 9. Home Team in a wide variety of media, including With a growing reputation as a center O’Shaunacy,” Cook, assis- by Senior Lec- “Veronika Doll,” tant professor turer Carlos painting, drawing, sculpture, photogra- of creative and academic excellence in and “Verandah Donjuan phy, and more. In many ways, the exhibi- Texas, the department and its faculty L’ni,” by Senior tion serves as a testament to the faculty provide a rich and varied educational Lecturer Scott Hilton and his excellence that guides students of the environment for the study and practice collaborator, department’s internationally recognized of art. Bryan Wing

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Connect with UTA across all social media channels using the handle @utarlington. NATIONAL LEADER Campus Buzz BEST FOR Popular and random opinion: Everyone at @UTAShorthorn is incredibly talented and VETS going places. Period. UTA ranks No. 1 in the / @FATHERHIDALGO nation for veterans This year, UTA rose two spots in Military Not an opinion—it’s a fact! I’m very Times’ ranking of four-year institutions proud of the @UTAShorthorn for veterans and their families, from No. 3 / @VISTASPKARBHARI to No. 1 in the nation. The Military Times Best for Vets: Col- leges 2020 list recognizes UTA for its 85% 2019 University of Texas at Arlington Percussion veteran graduation rate, its large popu- Section. Love working with these gals and guys! lation of service members and veterans— / @CHRISJNADEAU totaling more than 3,100—and its ample Captain Andrew GAME ON experience working with military-con- Cato leads Team Jaeger, nected students. The publication also the program’s cited UTA for its program to connect Overwatch ESPORTS TEAM faculty and staff who served in the mili- team. tary with students who served, providing LEVELS UP Wow! What an experience with #NintendoOnCampus at #UTArlington! mentors who understand the military / @YUNG_MOCHI UTA’s Esports Program goes varsity background. “We are privileged to be able to serve Varsity esports—competitive and orga- League—all team-based multiplayer our veterans and military-serving nized video gaming—has arrived at UTA. video games—in its inaugural season. families. They served our nation with The program kicked off this fall with a Esports is not new to UTA, where a distinction and now bring a passion, team of 15 players and newly appointed student organization was founded in ‘can-do’ attitude and enthusiasm to cam- coach Drew Boehm, who heads up the 2011. The club enjoyed immense success, My last OSCE pus serving as role models and show- esports division of Campus Recreation. winning the 2017 Heroes of the Dorm Na- for nursing ing us the importance of commitment, The team practices at the new Esports tional Championship, one of the nation’s school and we dedication and honor,” UTA President Stadium in Arlington. biggest tournaments, along with over all PASSED! It Vistasp Karbhari says. “The recognition “We want our UTA team to be well- half a million dollars in scholarships. was before OSCE by Military Times refects not just the rounded students, just like what you see “The esports student organization check off, and we high level of excellence made possible in traditional sports programs,” Boehm here on campus has built an excellent were stressed by our tremendous faculty and staff but says. “We want them to learn from mis- foundation to help UTA continue the a little…and I also our commitment as a University to takes and the team to become a well- path of success nationally within this forced her to serve and support our veterans and mil- oiled machine. There’s a lot to do and I’m emerging sport,” says Lisa Nagy, vice pres- smile for the picture. itary-serving families as they continue excited about that.” ident for student affairs. “We are thrilled / @YUNIQUE_WORLD their education, and through it their The UTA team competed in Over- about the opportunities for our students Students enjoyed therapy time with adorable doggos at UTA’s Central Library. service to our nation.” watch, League of Legends, and Rocket to shine as leaders in this sport.” / @UTALIBRARIES

18 The University of Texas at Arlington Magazine uta.edu/mag Wınter 2020 19 MAV ROUNDUP EXPLORE Check out page 5 to see Brazos Park during its inaugural event, Wafleopolis. Aneetta Kuriakose Biomedical Engineering PhD Candidate CRANIAL CARE

Congratulations on your Can you share more What’s next for you in the TNationala Instituteslk of about your research? future? Health (NIH) pre-doctoral We are working on devel- I will finish my PhD, get VISIONARY fellowship! How did it feel oping a minimally invasive established, and focus on when your proposal was treatment for peripheral family. And at the same accepted? artery disease. Our method time I want to do either a RESEARCHER I had been applying for this involves using balloon postdoctorate or work as a Passion for research fellowship for quite a long devices used in angioplasty researcher in the industry. helps professor work time—this was my third procedures, where we It depends on what life is through vision loss attempt, actually. When I modify those balloons and going to offer to me, but I’m was writing my third pro- incorporate nanomedicine open to it all. Inside his lab at UTA, Venu Varanasi, asso- posal, I was pregnant. And into them. Not only would ciate professor in the College of Nursing I had this gut feeling that I it be less invasive, it would and Health Innovation (CONHI), relies might get it. I think my preg- not leave any foreign mate- on a series of adaptations to help ensure nancy changed my thinking. rial, like a stent. that his progressive vision loss, caused by I just felt more goal-focused a genetic retinal disorder, doesn’t inhibit and confident. You’re a trailblazer as research that could revolutionize bone the first UTA student to treatments for severe cranial injuries. Balancing new moth- win this prestigious NIH His projects, he says, are too important to erhood and family with award. Any advice to PRESERVING HISTORY let declining vision hamper his work. rigorous research must future student research- “We’re moving past current methods be challenging. How do ers who hope to follow in and building a transformative one that you manage it? your footsteps? THE BRAZOS will heal patients without invasive tech- With pregnancy, I took more This is not something that niques,” Dr. Varanasi says. “Health care is than a semester off. Since only I can do. I just started LEGACY on the cusp of a new era, and our research our lab involves chemicals, it—it doesn’t mean it’s not can put UTA at the forefront.” UTA celebrates the opening of the new Brazos Park I did non-chemical work actionable. Use your Varanasi has developed a technique inside the lab. I also used past rejections as In 1936, a legend was built on the UTA gift from Distinguished Alumnus Mus- for live 3D printing of bone-forming the pregnancy time to focus a confidence campus. With it came a community that taque Ahmed (’81 BS, Economics). Since scaffolds in the cranium that are grafted more on that proposal, booster because would only deepen over the years. Brazos graduating, Ahmed has been focused on to bone defects in real-time. This non-in- so I give credit to my son! you can learn House was a residence hall with a unique providing more avenues for connection vasive approach would be more in tune And I also give credit to the from them. character. However, as one of the oldest at UTA. In 2005, he funded the Festival of with the body’s natural healing process support of my family—I’m buildings on campus, it had begun to Ideas Global Research Institute, which and could lead to shorter healing times. not sure I would be able to show its age—and the University made fosters thoughtful dialogue on issues Marco Brotto, George W. and Hazel do anything without them. the diffcult decision to demo the build- vital to the development of a diverse so- M. Jay Professor, says Varanasi’s research And to my mentor, Dr. Kytai ing to make room for a new space that ciety. Brazos Park creates a vibrant place marks a bold approach to the treatment Nguyen. She has been very would cultivate community and togeth- for meeting, collaboration, and celebra- of musculoskeletal maladies. supportive and flexible erness. It was vital, though, to honor Bra- tion of the Maverick spirit that unites the “It captures the meaning of trans- in my research work. Not zos House’s rich history while creating community. lational research,” Dr. Brotto says. “His everyone has such an what would become Brazos Park, a green To further honor the Brazos House challenges have pushed him to pursue opportunity, and I am really space complete with an amphitheater. legacy, architectural elements of the orig- work that helps and heals people, and we grateful to her and to be in Dedicated in April 2019, Brazos Park inal building have been preserved and are fortunate he brought that passion to her lab. was made possible in part thanks to a incorporated into the new amphitheater. our university.”

20 The University of Texas at Arlington Magazine uta.edu/mag Wınter 2020 21 The College of Engineering celebrates 60Look years at UTA Back

ODAY, UTA’S COLLEGE of Engineering has become a force to be reckoned with in the engineering world, graduat- Ting more than 34,000 students, increasing enrollment, and becoming an overall education and research powerhouse. The impact of the college at present can be traced to its humble beginnings in 1959. The college was founded amid rapid growth and was guided by a visionary leader who saw tremendous potential there. When Arlington State College be- Lawrence, a professor of aerospace en- came a senior college in 1959, a School of gineering who joined the faculty in 1961 Engineering was also created. Wendell and has worked at UTA for all but three Nedderman, who was a professor of civil years since then, for a total of 55 years. engineering at Texas A&M at the time, “Many of our graduate students were was brought aboard to serve as founding inclined to research and were good at it. dean, a position he would hold until 1969. The money that research grants brought He worked tirelessly to build the school, in allowed us to do things we couldn’t ensuring its frst fve undergraduate before. A lot of our early faculty came programs were accredited and adding from high-profle research institutions graduate and doctoral programs. around the country, and Drs. Woolf and “The advent of the graduate program, Nedderman pursued and hired faculty and the deliberate fashion in which from top schools such as MIT and Cal Dr. Nedderman and Jack Woolf [for- Tech. It was extremely forward-thinking mer Arlington State College president] of them to hire that way, because it gave approached it, was one of the biggest our college as broad a view of research as factors in the college’s success,” says Kent possible.”

Clockwise, The college’s Linda Garza, Mechanical from top frst com- pictured here engineering lef: puter, an IBM in 1970, was students won Engineering 1620, was the college’s a frst-place students at purchased for frst female trophy and work during the computer electrical $1,000 for class time. science engineering their Formula engineering student. SAE car in program in 1986. 1961.

22 The University of Texas at Arlington Magazine uta.edu/mag Wınter 2020 23 MAV ROUNDUP WHAT ARE YOU READING

RIGHT NOW? CULTURE Are you reading a book by a UTA author? Did you write your own tale of wit and On the Mediterranean and wonder? Let us know at the Nile: The Jews of Egypt [email protected]. BY AIMÉE ISRAEL- PELLETIER, PROFESSOR, MODERN LANGUAGES GENEROUS SUPPORT Aimée Israel-Pelletier examines the work of five Egyptian Jewish writers, revealing issues of iden- tity, exile, language, immigra- Dive into fascinating books tion, and much more for Middle MAVS by Maverick authors. Eastern Jews living in Islamic Well Read societies. GIVE BACK UTA’s Day of Giving brought a wave of support from the Maverick community CRIMINAL JUSTICE Maverick spirit shows itself in all kinds of ways: the crowd of blue and orange flling College Park Center during Home- Finding Freedom in coming basketball games, the cheers that Confinement: The Role of bound through Texas Hall for every Con- Religion in Prison Life EDITED BY KENT KERLEY, vocation, and the tears of joy and pride at PROFESSOR AND CHAIR, every graduation ceremony. In late April, CRIMINOLOGY AND A Strife of Tongues: The CRIMINAL JUSTICE on UTA’s inaugural Day of Giving, the Compromise of 1850 Comprising contemporary Maverick spirit showed itself in a tidal research on faith and religion in and the Ideological correctional contexts, Finding wave of generous donations from alumni, SERVICE-MINDED Foundations of the Freedom in Confinement offers a faculty, staff, students, and friends of the scientific understanding of how University. American Civil War faith plays a role in the everyday A total of $209,068 was raised from 579 BY STEPHEN E. lives of prisoners. COMMUNITY MAIZLISH, ASSOCIATE gifts, primarily from alumni. Nineteen PROFESSOR, HISTORY percent of the donors gave to the Univer- CRUSADERS sity for the frst time. The money raised In A Strife of Tongues, Ste- supported UTA’s Emergency Assistance Students cap Maverick Stampede with a weekend of service phen E. Maizlish decon- Fund, general scholarships, The Shorthorn, To conclude the frst week of the fall says Julian Humphrey-Davis, student de- structs the ideological athletics, and more. semester, UTA students committed their velopment specialist. “We want to invest history of the Compromise MILITARY One donor even took the opportunity weekend to giving back to the commu- in our community, and our students can of 1850 by examining the BIOGRAPHY to present the University with a gift-in- nity surrounding UTA’s campus. be on the forefront of that.” kind: a map from 1548 depicting the area language of the time, from More than 200 Mavericks spent Satur- Event organizers at the Follett Stu- Phantom in the Sky: A that would become Texas. day, August 24, volunteering for nine lo- dent Leadership Center say the day helps public discourse to private Marine’s Back Seat View “I had been at UTA for less than a cal charities and nonproft organizations build momentum for other service-ori- of the Vietnam War letters. He reveals the com- BY TERRY L. THORSEN month, and the UTA Day of Giving gave for Super Service Saturday, part of the ented events throughout the school year, (’66 BS, BIOLOGY) plex dichotomy between me an introduction to the outpouring of activities of Maverick Stampede—UTA’s such as The Big Event, Alternative Breaks, Phantom in the Sky is Terry L. love and support that so many have for annual tradition that kicks off the new and UTA Volunteers. northern and southern ide- Thorsen’s account of his time the University,” says Michele Boillotat, (1966-70) as a radar intercept academic year. “It’s a great way to start the school year ologies and shows how the officer on a supersonic Phantom assistant vice president for development. “It’s important for UTA to be respon- for students,” says Eva Fortson, a senior debates of 1850 actually ce- jet during the Vietnam War. “The buzz traveled literally all over the sibly connected to the community we’re majoring in public health and student mented those differences— world. UTA means so much to so many, within, and Super Service Saturday is a director of Alternative Breaks. “Our and I look forward to seeing how this Day great starter opportunity for our stu- volunteers showed up early ready and laying the foundations of of Giving develops on an annual basis.” dents to recognize service as an option,” excited to give back to the community.” the Civil War.

24 The University of Texas at Arlington Magazine uta.edu/mag Wınter 2020 25 MAV ROUNDUP REEF RESCUER CORRALLING CORAL DISEASE Biologist studies corals at the cellular level to help save diseased reefs

Since 2014, an infection has been killing reef doesn’t have the structure it needs to coral reefs off the coast of Florida. More support life that relies on it. Understand- recently, that disease was reported in ing the existence of this gene means that ART START ENGL 2303/WOMS 2301 Badass Women other areas of the Caribbean. Biology there is now the potential to identify if Professor Laura Mydlarz is working to corals are experiencing stress before they Crash Course uncover cellular mechanisms that may appear dead or bleached.” woman grappling with help corals overcome infections and In another study published late last mental illness begins to see CREATIVE other environmental stressors. year, Mydlarz sought to better under- troubling patterns in the yellow A In a paper published in July, she and stand why some coral species succumb wallpaper in her bedroom. A different her UTA collaborators studied corals’ mi- to disease while others adapt, build woman travels through time to rescue tochondrial unfolded protein response to immunity, and survive. She thinks cel- SCIENCE her father from a dark planet. One could determine how it may help corals survive lular-level differences in immunity may Groundbreaking discoveries fnd many ways to connect these women in stressful environments. contribute to these responses. fueled by an artistic approach and their journeys, but English Lecturer “Corals are the base of the ecosystem,” For this research, she studied the coral Bethany Shaffer narrows it down suc- Science and art may seem to represent a Dr. Mydlarz says. “Without live coral, the animal while her collaborators looked at cinctly in the title of her English course: dichotomy, but Rhonda Prisby, associate other aspects of the problem (such as the “Badass Women.” professor of kinesiology in the College of pathogen itself or how water fow affects “This course is designed to challenge Nursing and Health Innovation, would the disease). The study was funded by a the stereotype of a typical badass,” Shaf- argue otherwise. Dr. Prisby, who has an $200,000 grant from the National Science fer says. “Students quickly learn how the undergraduate degree in art, sees the Foundation’s Division of Ocean Sciences. defnition can change when the word disciplines as intertwined. “My lab will assess immunity and dis- ‘women’ is added.” “Like art, science allows me to come up ease resistance in coral based on a unique In the beginning of the course, stu- with my own ideas, be creative, and ask, combination of immune phenotypes, dents develop a working defnition of what if,” she says. including expressed genes and protein what that term means; as their studies Currently, Prisby’s research focuses on activity,” Mydlarz says. “This approach progress, the defnition evolves. vascular function in bone. Recently, she will allow us to build pathways and turn “This class helped me come into my also made important discoveries related groups of genes into immune traits.” own as a womanist and taught me how to to the development of stroke, heart at- critique art through a feminist lens,” says tack, and other cardiovascular ailments. Ruba Akkad, who is majoring in English. Prisby joined UTA in 2009, but left in “Recognizing, amplifying, validating, and 2012 to explore research opportunities celebrating the voices of women through elsewhere. UTA’s commitment to re- multiple forms of art for a whole semes- search soon drew her back to campus. ter was refreshing, to say the least.” “I saw a great level of passion for While the class population is gener- research that went all the way up to ally dominated by women, about 30% of “Without live President Vistasp Karbhari’s offce,” she Shaffer’s students are male. coral, the says. “Being surrounded by such a dis- “I had never been academically ques- reef doesn’t tinguished and encouraging group of col- tioned about the intersection of oppres- have the leagues is a rare opportunity, one I would sion or heard it spoken out loud by other be foolish not to take advantage of.” people in general,” says Omar Lazcano, structure Although her approach to research a political science major. “I’ve come to it needs to may be considered unconventional, understand that the course is not just an support life Prisby believes her art training has been overview of some of literature’s most ex- that relies crucial to the way she sees the world. ceptional female characters, but an anal- “I used to think that my artistic ability ysis of the timeline of women’s liberation on it.” was distinct from my scientifc work,” told by some of the English language’s PROFESSOR she says. “I have come to realize it as an most prominent minds.” LAURA MYDLARZ advantageous complement.”

26 The University of Texas at Arlington Magazine ILLUSTRATION BY ALEX NABAUM uta.edu/mag Wınter 2020 27 SOFTBALL STUNNERS POSTSEASON CHAMPS In the 2019 softball season, Mavericks reached unprecedented heights

UTA’s softball team fnished third in the Sun Belt Conference with 17 wins, the most since joining the league in 2014. Over the course of the season, the Mav- ericks defeated three nationally ranked opponents (No. 16 Baylor twice, No. 13 Arkansas, and No. 13 Oklahoma State). The team earned a third-straight postseason bid to the National Invita- tional Softball Championship (NISC). UTA went on to win its second-consecutive regional title before advancing to the Championship Round in Fort Collins, Colorado, where the team went 3-0 to claim its frst NISC Championship with a 4-3 win over Iowa State. Laura Curry became the frst Maver- ick to lead the nation in any statistical category, fnishing the season as the NCAA leader in hits (91). Her fnal numbers were good enough to earn a spot on the Honorable Mention Softball America All-America team, making her the second-ever Maverick to garner All-America status. “Our players did a great job of staying together and staying focused,” says Peejay Brun, head coach. “Our players embrace that we’re going to do it from the heart and leave everything on the feld.” SPORTING MAVS 28 The University of Texas at Arlington Magazine uta.edu/mag Wınter 2020 29 COACHING SUCCESS QUICK HIT Fresh of her team’s frst postseason HOOP HEIGHTS championship, Coaches guide Maverick men’s and women’s Peejay Brun signed a con- basketball teams to huge seasons tract exten- sion to remain In his frst season leading Maverick spot improvement from preseason to f- the Mavericks men’s basketball in 2018-19, Chris Ogden nal regular-season fnish was tied for the sofball head guided his team—predicted to fnish best in the nation, and the Mavs return coach through at least the second-to-last in the Sun Belt Confer- the vast majority of their roster for the 2022 season. ence Preseason Poll—to a second-place 2019-20 season. fnish in the regular-season standings Krista Gerlich, also a 2019 Sun Belt and a berth in the Sun Belt Tournament Conference Coach of the Year, has guided RECORD RUNNERS Championship Game for the second a resurgence for the Lady Mavericks MEDALING MAV straight year. At the conclusion of the since being named head coach in 2013. season, Ogden was recognized as the Sun Gerlich, who recently began her seventh Belt Conference Coach of the Year. season at the helm of the UTA women’s In addition to that honor, Ogden was basketball program, has accumulated OUTPACING PARALYMPIC named the 2018-19 National Associa- more than 100 wins with the Lady Mavs. tion of Basketball Coaches District 24 The 2018-19 season was a special one Coach of the Year. He was also a fnalist for Gerlich and UTA as they concluded THE REST for the Hugh Durham Award (presented the year with 24 wins, which tied a pro- CHAMPION Pair caps memorable annually to the nation’s top mid-major gram record for single-season victories. Basketball star goes for gold track and field seasons coach) and the Joe B. Hall Award, given The team also secured its frst Sun Belt Abby Dunkin (’19 BS, Kinesiology) was annually to the top frst-year head coach regular season championship, made its Justin Domangue and Vanessa Ugorji always an active kid, participating in in Division I. sixth postseason tournament appear- were standout contributors when they everything from basketball to martial The Mavericks, who returned a na- ance (WNIT), and won a postseason game claimed prestigious Sun Belt Conference arts. The sports served a therapeutic tion-low 3.2% of their scorers from 2017- for the frst time in program history (ex- accolades following the 2019 outdoor function, helping her with a chronic 18, played the seventh-hardest non-con- cluding conference tournaments) with season. The year also included SBC men’s nerve condition. Dunkin played through ference schedule in the nation to prepare their WNIT frst-round triumph over team championships in both cross coun- discomfort until her senior year of high them for the Sun Belt slate. UTA’s nine- Stephen F. Austin State University. try and indoor track. school, when a few treatment sessions Domangue was named the Men’s

didn’t go as planned. She ended up in BIG HITTERS Most Outstanding Track Performer at a wheelchair, and a few months later, the SBC meet. He scored a conference received a new diagnosis—neurocardio- individual-best 20 points for UTA with genic syncope dysautonomia with small LOADING THE a trio of podium fnishes in distance fber neuropathy. events, placing second in the 3,000-me- “I didn’t think that people with dis- WIN COLUMN ter steeplechase and third in both the abilities could be athletes or live an inde- 5,000-meter and 10,000-meter. His stee- Maverick baseball hits a milestone pendent life,” she says. plechase clocking was the second fastest In the intervening years, Dunkin has Led by Coach Darin Thomas, the Maver- Watch List, fnished his senior campaign in conference meet history. not only lived independently, but also icks posted a 32-26 overall record last sea- with a 2-3 record in 36 appearances with On the women’s side, Ugorji was thrived as an athlete. A two-time wheel- son, marking the 25th time in program a conference-leading 17 saves. He posted named the Sun Belt Women’s Freshman chair basketball national champion and history that UTA has won 30-plus games. a 4.11 ERA, .296 opponent batting average, of the Year. Ugorji was the runner-up in All-American, she even won a gold medal The Mavs also secured the 1,400th win and 46 strikeouts in 46.0 innings. the 400-meter with a school record and with Team USA at the 2016 Paralympic in program history March 30th, defeat- In Sun Belt play, Gross had 17 appear- personal best time of 54.01 in the fnals. Games in Rio de Janeiro. ing South Alabama 9-7 at Clay Gould ances, going 2-2 with nine saves and a “Justin and Vanessa were terrifc,” says “One of the big things people want in Ballpark. 2.40 ERA. He is also an NCBWA 2019 Divi- Coach John Sauerhage. “They are very QUICK HIT life is just to be loved and accepted, and I “I’m excited about the future of UTA sion I All-America Third Team honoree Former UTA deserving of their honors, and their best felt that here at UTA,” she says. “Whether baseball,” Thomas says. “I am ready to help and ABCA/Rawlings Division I Central star Hunter races are still ahead of them.” you’ve got a disability or not, everyone is this program continue to strive for cham- All-Region Second Team selection. Pence was Both runners were among 15 Maver- named a so welcoming and supportive.” pionships in the Sun Belt Conference.” In June 2019, he became the 64th starter in the icks who claimed entrance into the NCAA Dunkin graduated earlier this year, Senior right-hander Andrew Gross, player in UTA baseball history to be se- 2019 Major West Preliminary Round. At the NCAA but her playing career is far from over. who was named to the Midseason Na- lected in the Major League Baseball Draft League Base- Championships in June, seven UTA com- ball All-Star Her sights are set on another gold medal— tional Collegiate Baseball Writer Associ- when the Tampa Bay Rays chose him in Game for the petitors—all graduating seniors—earned at the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo. ation (NCBWA) Stopper of the Year Award the 39th round. Texas Rangers. a total of 10 All-America honors.

30 The University of Texas at Arlington Magazine uta.edu/mag Wınter 2020 31 MANAGING THE WORLD’S WATER Access to clean water is a global human right, and water fuels power to remote areas across the world. UTA researchers are

working to help manage the dwindling resource. BY SARAH BAHARI

32 The University of Texas at Arlington Magazine PHOTOS BY CHRISTOPHER CHURCHILL AND JUSTIN FANTL Wınter 2020 33 Clockwise Water Works from top Adrian Parr, center, talks with local community leaders during the making of her documentary. Large jugs of water are ﬁlled for daily use. It is not unusual for residents to travel up to 20 minutes for clean water. n cities across the world, 2.2 billion Alice, a resident of Dagoretti in people lack access to clean and safe drink- Nairobi, col- lects water. ing water, according to the World Health Organization. Some 4.5 billion do not have safe sanitation services. By 2025, half of the world’s population will be living in water-stressed areas. As the global crisis grows, UTA researchers are working across disciplines to develop both public policy and science-based solutions for supporting water quality around the world.

Their work highlights UTA’s commitment able rates. As it becomes scarcer, it also half of the global population lives in to making a global environmental impact becomes much more valuable.” towns and cities rather than rural areas. and improving health and the human Safe and readily available water is By 2050, that is expected to grow to two- condition, both key pillars of the Univer- crucial not only for human survival, but thirds, according to the United Nations. sity’s Strategic Plan: also economic de- “Exploding urban growth presents Bold Solutions | “Exploding urban growth velopment, energy, unprecedented challenges for water and Global Impact. healthy ecosys- sanitation,” Parr says. “How can urban Adrian Parr, dean presents unprecedented tems, and more. The development enhance, rather than harm, of the College of Ar- challenges for water United Nations watersheds? That is our challenge.” chitecture, Planning, and sanitation. How recognizes access Parr studies these issues as part of and Public Affairs, to water as a global her role as a UNESCO chair of Water and captured the world’s can urban development human right. Human Settlements. Straddling the in- struggle for water enhance, rather than “Protecting our tersection of architecture, environmental in her documentary harm, watersheds? water supply is activism, sociology, and philosophy, she documenting The Intimate Realities among the most seeks to humanize water data. drinking water of Water, which fol- That is our challenge.” pressing issues of In 2019, Parr plans to release a new lowed the everyday the 21st century,” documentary, Thirsty and Drowning in difficulties lives of four women living in Nairobi, says Duane Dimos, UTA’s recently re- America, which follows three Native Kenya. The flm was shown at the Paris tired vice president for research. “UTA is American tribes in South Dakota, Louisi- Photographer Jon Hughes Climate Talks in 2015 and went on to win well-positioned to be a global leader in ana, and Alaska as they struggle to fght accompanied Adrian Parr to Nairobi, more than a dozen awards at indepen- groundbreaking water research that will the effects of climate change and water Kenya, to document daily life in the dent flm festivals worldwide. sustain future generations.” pollution. Parr says she hopes the docu- “Water is quickly becoming the new oil,” mentary will serve as a wake-up call. slums there for Dr. Parr’s documentary, Dr. Parr says. “A fnite amount is available, thirsty and drowning “From Africa to the United States, dis- The Intimate Realities of Water.

and we are consuming it at unsustain- For the frst time in history, more than advantaged communities are struggling HUGHES JON BY COPYRIGHT PHOTOGRAPHS

34 The University of Texas at Arlington Magazine uta.edu/mag Wınter 2020 35 Water Works

with water, including contamination opportunity to bring attention to these contaminated soil and groundwater near could help clean up the drinking water “This is a terrifc and unique opportu- and rising sea levels related to climate issues and present UTA and DFW on an the areas where the foams are made and for 6 million Americans and future nity to partner with oil and gas industry change,” she says. “We tend to be a little international stage.” used. generations.” experts to expand knowledge of best oblivious about what is going on here.” Choi received about $200,000 from drilling practices,” Dr. Schug says. “This Parr now wants to highlight issues clean drinking water the U.S. Department of Defense to devise protecting our water data will be useful to monitor future facing North Texas, particularly popula- Non-stick cookware. Stain-resistant fab- a method to clean up the soil and water The Alpine High feld lies in far West drilling operations in Texas and beyond.” tion growth and the management of the ric. Pizza boxes. on these sites. He is working with Junha Texas in the oil-rich Permian Basin. Trinity River Watershed. These common household products Jeon, associate professor of chemistry. When Apache Corporation discovered water for power To provide a forum for discussion, she share a dangerous trait. They are made Decomposing PFAS is diffcult be- it contained roughly 15 billion barrels of Tucked into the corner of Northeast India, worked with Michael Zaretsky, Nick Fang, with a class of chemicals—known as per- cause they contain extraordinarily strong oil, it turned to UTA’s Collaborative Labo- the Kameng River fows 164 miles long, Meghna Tare, and Kevin Sloan, all from and polyfuoroalkyl substances, or PFAS— carbon-fuorine bonds. So Choi and Dr. ratories for Environmental Analysis and cutting through West Kameng. UTA, to develop Future Cities, Livable linked to various illnesses, including Jeon are using technology that combines Remediation (CLEAR) to study ground Large pipes carry storm water Futures: Watershed Urbanism, a region- cancer, high cholesterol, and develop- oxidation and reduction, essentially us- and surface water quality in the region. from the river to a nearby power plant, wide conference focused on sustainable mental problems in young children. ing reduction technology frst to replace Led by Director Kevin Schug, UTA’s Kameng Hydro Electric Plant, which urban-watershed management and PFAS leach into our water and soil. In fuorine with hydrogen. Defuorinated Shimadzu Distinguished Professor of provides hydroelectric power to nearby environmental impacts of transporta- fact, studies show that some 6 million PFAS are much Analytical Chemis- Indian communities. Pipes face frequent tion, climate change, and economic and Americans are drinking water contami- more vulnerable to “Water is life. In addition try, the laboratory leaks, however, stunting their effciency. population growth along the Trinity nated with the chemicals. chemical oxidation is conducting base- Mohammad Najaf, director of UTA’s River Watershed. Hyeok Choi, associate professor of and decomposition. to clean water for line and ongoing Center for Underground Infrastruc- Funded by the National Science Foun- civil engineering at UTA, is developing In addition to drinking, without studies of the water ture Research and Education (CUIRE) is dation, the conference drew approxi- a system that would clean up contami- the chemical de- adequate water there in an effort to pro- partnering with the Indian Society for mately 200 public planners, engineers, nated water and soil identifed by the U.S. composition, Choi tect the area’s sen- Trenchless Technology to work with and architects to UTA in August 2019. military. also uses activated would be no electricity, sitive ecology and the government of India to solve the “The Trinity River Watershed is in our “Nearly all Americans are exposed carbon-based no fuel, no plastics. water resources. problem. own backyard and will be re-envisioned to PFAS,” Dr. Choi says. “Once released nanomaterials that Human life would come CLEAR is also “This research could put CUIRE on as a model for future urban watershed into the environment, they do not break frst adsorb PFAS evaluating the the international map,” Dr. Najaf says. management and planning across the down easily. They have been called ‘for- and then decom- to a complete stop.” effectiveness of “Hydroelectric power is used around the United States,” Parr says. “The watershed ever chemicals.’” pose them through environmentally world. Making that system more effcient, urbanism conference brings together The U.S. military uses foams that oxidation and reduction. friendly well stimulation additives and environmentally friendly and cost-effec- professionals from diverse disciplines, contain PFAS to fght hydrocarbon-based “PFAS are used in so many of our any effciencies that oil and gas well tive would have long-lasting benefts.” from engineers and hydrologists to ur- fres. In a study by the Environmental everyday products, yet they are incred- completions may gain from using such During the 16-month project, Najaf ban planners and environmental activ- Protection Agency, researchers found ibly toxic,” he says. “This technology additives. will analyze defects in penstocks (the ists, to shape the future of the watershed.” large-diameter pipes that transport Clockwise Some of the same issues will be from top water), then provide analysis, testing, and featured prominently in an exhibition Kevin Schug, recommendations for repair and rehabil- called Water and Human Settlements that Shimadzu Distin- itation using trenchless technologies. Parr was invited to curate as part of the guished Professor First, the team is working to identify of Analytical European Cultural Center’s exhibitions Chemistry; where the penstocks, each about a mile held in conjunction with the 2020 Venice Mohammad long, are leaking. Architecture Biennale. Najaﬁ, director “From there, we can determine what of UTA’s Center The biennale, which runs from May to for Underground materials and methods and how much to November 2020, is an international archi- Infrastructure use to best repair the system,” says Najaf. tecture exhibition that occurs in Venice, Research and In this case, he says, carbon and glass fber Education; and Italy. Featuring cutting-edge work from civil engineering reinforced pipe are the likely choices be- across the globe, it is considered one of Associate Profes- cause they are strong, do not corrode, and the most important events for cultural sor Hyeok Choi (in can be manufactured to any size. blue). critics, investors, and designers. Najaf, who has worked on previous Four teams of CAPPA and UTA faculty cases in China, Brazil, and Colombia, says are creating pieces that explore how wa- this project could beneft communities ter and human settlements interact, with worldwide and the environment. a focus on the North Texas region. “Water is life. In addition to clean water “Dallas-Fort Worth is growing rapidly for drinking, without adequate water and faces enormous challenges sur- there would be no electricity, no fuel, no rounding our use and management of plastics. Human life would come to a water,” Parr says. “The biennale will be an complete stop.” UTA

36 The University of Texas at Arlington Magazine uta.edu/mag Wınter 2020 37 By far, Dr. Saxe was my absolute favorite professor while at UTA. I made sure to arrange my schedule so I could have one of his classes. He was engaging, funny, smart, and made you think about The things in new ways. I enjoyed my time in his class more than any other. Illustrious —TIM NEATHERY (’91 BS, ECONOMICS) Allan Saxe Hundreds of alumni answered the call when we asked for their favorite Allan Saxe memories.

ILLUSTRATIONS BY ASAF HANUKA

N 1965, a legend was born on the UTA campus: Allan Saxe became a faculty member in the Department of Political Science. In the intervening years, he became Iknown for his passion for politics, his quirky classroom lectures, and his overwhelming generosity and kindness. He packed lecture halls as a must-take professor. He gave freely of his time—supporting generations of students inside and outside the classroom—and also his money, funding developments all over UTA, the city of Arlington, and North Texas. Fifty-four years later, Dr. Saxe has stepped down from his post at UTA, but his impact endures.

38 The University of Texas at Arlington Magazine uta.edu/mag Wınter 2020 39 I still remember one of my In Dr. Saxe’s “Issues in Civil first classes as an undergrad Liberties” class, after he spent class was with Dr. Saxe. He started Watch it at time talking about how much he uta.edu/mag! class one day stating that hates love, I secretly went to his he wanted to be like classes and to his office on Lady Gaga and be Valentine’s Day and put hearts carried to class in and love notes all over the place. an egg and then be His reaction was, “Oh my, now reborn. I have never The Thriller this is fabulous,” as he grinned laughed so hard in from ear to ear. I never admitted it video says a class. He was to him. Shhhhhh. it all! by far the most —DANIELLE GONZALEZ — HERA JHAVEIR entertaining (’02 BA, POLITICAL SCIENCE) (’07 BA, EDUCATION) professor. —NICOLE LANGEBERG (’14 BS, MANAGEMENT)

Wonderful professor At the suggestion and all- of nearly everyone, Eliamaria around great Crawford (’14 BFA, Theatre Arts) took human! He an Allan Saxe class to fulfill the is incredibly political science requirement for generous, her degree. “I would take notes thought- on one side of my I took his “Politics of Arlington, Texas,” class, and notebook and provoking, the paper I wrote was “Why the Dallas Cowboys write down his memorable quotes and humble. will Move to Arlington.” Dr. Saxe graded me a B+ on the other,” she and told me it would never happen. It was written I never knew the guy or took any of his classes, but I says. Those notes And he is became comic before the days of saved files on computers, and I do starkly recall the moment I first wiped out on a long strips for The UTA’s biggest wish I could find it! Thank you very much, Allan board attempting to round Allan Saxe Circle at a speed Shorthorn and eventually a book, champion. Saxe! I graduated from college because I loved that was way too fast. That little sign is forever engraved Humans Really —ALYSSA STAATS attending your class, and I rarely would miss it. in my memory: “Allan Saxe Circle.” Good times! Irritate Me. “I’m honored he let me (’10 BBA, MARKETING) —MATT DEWITT (’04 BS, POLITICAL SCIENCE) —FRANCISCO VILLARREAL (’17 BS, ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING) do so,” she says.

40 The University of Texas at Arlington Magazine uta.edu/mag Wınter 2020 41 ILLUMINATING

InKNOWLEDGE the spring 2019 semester, UTA tripled the number of National Academies members on its faculty and successfully reached another important milestone on its trajectory to becoming the model 21st-century urban research university. BY DANA JENNINGS

42 The University of Texas at Arlington Magazine PHOTO BY JOHN M LUND PHOTOGRAPHY INC DEREJE AGONAFER DEREJE AGONAFER Jenkins Garrett Dereje Agonafer’s election to the Na- Professor and tional Academy of Engineering high- Presidential lighted his distinguished leadership, as Distinguished Professor in the well as his research on data center and Department of computer cooling, which he says is criti- Mechanical and cal for efficiency and device reliability. Aerospace Engineering “Our growth in next-generation College of Engineering devices has slowed down because of National Academy of trouble with these devices overheating,” INCE THEIR FORMATION, Engineering member the National Academies of says Dr. Agonafer, a Jenkins Garrett Pro- since 2019 Science, Medicine, and Engineering have been the fessor and Presidential Distinguished Joined UTA in 1999 Professor. “There is a bottleneck in foremost authorities on impactful research in the development, especially as it applies to heterogeneous integration, and it’s a U.S., providing expert advice on some of the most significant challenge. It’s exciting to be FLORENCE HASELTINE pressing challenges facing the nation and world. involved in solving that challenge.” Florence Haseltine joined UTA as a Pres- A SEASON OF GROWTH While Agonafer is proud of his re- idential Distinguished Professor in the search and its impact, he is also proud College of Nursing and Health Innova- Election as a member of the National Academies Longtime faculty mem- that he has advised 223 UTA graduate tion and as executive director of health ber Dereje Agonafer was students. He says that guiding these research. She has been at the forefront is a high honor given only to individuals credited elected to the National promising minds is his greatest passion. of health technology since the early Academy of Engineer- with making signifcant contributions that ad- A major reason Agonafer was at- 1980s and has led the way for advances ing in February, bringing tracted to UTA is the concentration of in contraception and women’s research UTA’s number of National vance their felds of work. companies in the Metroplex. His contin- for over 27 years. Academy faculty numbers ued collaboration with some of the big- Dr. Haseltine is former director of the For a university, having members of the National Acad- to three. He joined Kenneth Reifsnider, another National gest names in industry, like Facebook, Center for Population Research of the emies on faculty is an indicator of a frst-class, enriched, Academy of Engineering member; and David Nygren, a has furthered the impact of his work. National Institute of Child Health and diverse educational and research environment. UTA member of the National Academy of Sciences. “There is tremendous opportunity Human Development at the National had a longstanding goal to elevate the total number of In March, UTA recruited two top scientists to its here for myself and others to do big Institutes of Health (NIH), founder of the National Academy faculty members to fve, which would faculty: Florence Haseltine, a member of the National things and form partnerships with these Society for the Advancement of Wom- make the University eligible to be considered for the Academy of Medicine, and Surendra Shah, a member of companies,” Agonafer says. “With my en’s Health Research, and a fellow of the Texas Legislature’s National Research University Fund— the National Academy of Engineering. The pair’s arrival National Academy appointment, I’m National Academy of Inventors for her also known as Texas Tier One. cemented UTA’s status as a destination campus for re- going to be able to expand my resources innovations in the field of reproductive This spring, the University reached that critical nowned researchers. and equipment significantly so UTA can sciences. benchmark. For good measure, UTA announced in July that Na- be a major resource for the DFW area, “In my years at the NIH, we were tional Academy of Engineering member Jim Coleman Texas, and the nation. UTA achieving Tier able to change the landscape of health would be joining the faculty. In the span of just fve One status is significant as we will be research by establishing a focus on months, UTA grew its National Academies faculty from able to advance the way we help local treating and researching women in- two to six. industries grow and prosper.” dependently,” Haseltine says. “But of UTA’s National Academies faculty members con- course, there is still more work to do.” tribute tremendously to the University’s research and She was elected to the National learning environment with their vision for discovery Academy of Medicine in 1993 and says and passion for sharing knowledge that strengthens FLORENCE she has since realized how difficult it is society. HASELTINE to achieve that honor. While their work is packed with scientifc minutia, Presidential Distinguished “The attention of the National Acad- each National Academy faculty member manages to Professor in the College emies is naturally drawn to the think focus on what really matters to them: the impact their of Nursing and Health tanks on the east and west coasts,” work can have. Innovation and Executive Director of Haseltine says. “With more National Health Research Academies members coming to UTA, we College of Nursing can draw attention to excellence in this and Health Innovation community and elevate the faculty here.” National Academy of Medicine member since 1993 Joined UTA in 2019

44 The University of Texas at Arlington Magazine uta.edu/mag Wınter 2020 45 SURENDRA SHAH DAVID NYGREN Presidential Presidential SURENDRA SHAH Distinguished DAVID NYGREN Distinguished Surendra Shah, director of the new Cen- Professor of Advanced David Nygren, Presidential Distin- Professor of Physics ter for Advanced Construction Materials Construction Materials guished Professor of Physics, describes College of Science and Presidential Distinguished Profes- and Director of the his work as “opportunistic physics.” He Center for Advanced National Academy of sor in the College of Engineering, says he Construction Materials says he’s spent his career leaping be- Sciences member since 2000 is proud to be a part of the burgeoning National Academy of tween disciplines of physics, motivated engineering community at UTA—bol- Engineering member by the pursuit of improving experimental Joined UTA in 2014 stered by four members of the National since 2006 techniques and devising not only new Academy of Engineering—because of the Joined UTA in 2019 tools, but also new ways of doing things. vital role engineers play in society. Dr. Nygren’s innovations provide Dr. Shah was director of the a way of looking at the matter of the pioneering, interdisciplinary National universe with the potential to take Science Foundation-funded Science scientists back to the first moments of and Technology Center of Excellence the Big Bang to understand the nature on Advanced Cement-Based Materi- of creation. als at Northwestern University. He is “UTA has a first-class high-energy world-renowned for his research on ce- physics group, certainly the strongest ment-based materials and is currently group in Texas,” he says. “I was drawn leading a revolution in nanomaterial to work with this group and was given JAMES COLEMAN applications to concrete. tremendous support to start and pursue James Coleman’s work is focused on “As more people migrate to urban my ideas, which has led to great suc- bringing light and electrical signals areas, we need reliable infrastructure cess for me and my team.” down to the integrated circuit. while also being mindful of the environ- What Nygren describes as his “buc- “For many people, a desktop com- ment and sustainability. That’s what I caneering way of science” has opened puter seems to be an electronic com- strive to do in my work,” Shah says. “The KENNETH REIFSNIDER up his work to other applications, like puter. But just outside your view, that administration at UTA is supportive of Kenneth Reifsnider, Presidential Distin- when he recognized that the tech- desktop connects to lasers and optical that vision and is allowing me to com- guished Professor in the College of En- niques of particle physics could offer fiber systems,” Dr. Coleman says. “What bine disciplines to achieve it.” gineering and director of the Institute for a real advantage in medical imaging we’re trying to do is build the same Shah is a foreign member of three Predictive Performance Methodologies, and successfully applied them to system down into the integrated circuit prestigious academies: Chinese Acad- is an international expert on composite mammography. of your computer. Photonics depends emy of Engineering, Indian Academy of materials and has pioneered their de- on more and more data, more and more Engineering and Athens Academy. velopment and application to aerospace computation. Introducing light to this He says membership in the National structures, fuel cells, jet engines, and computation model brings another di- Academies enhances scholarship turbines. mension to what currently exists.” because of the interaction it promotes, “This has been my life for over 30 Coleman had been at the University though he is eager to see more women years,” Dr. Reifsnider says. “The field has of Texas at Dallas since 2013. Before and young scientists join to broaden and changed dramatically from someone that, he was the Intel Alumni Endowed strengthen the perspectives offered. crawling around inside an airplane wing Chair of Electrical and Computer En- looking for a hole to a very sophisti- gineering at the University of Illinois at cated orchestra of instrumentation and Urbana-Champaign for 31 years and methodologies.” course director of the Integrated Circuits His work specifically focuses on Fabrication Laboratory. He has also understanding the performance of a worked in the private sector at Rockwell KENNETH product to predict its longevity and International and Bell Labs. REIFSNIDER when it needs attention for upkeep and UTA’s strengths in materials science, Presidential repair, with the ultimate aim of prevent- engineering, physics, and electrical Distinguished ing unexpected failure and disaster. engineering drove Coleman’s decision to Professor and Director of the Institute for “Coming to UTA in 2015 seemed like bring his research to UTA. Predictive Performance a good opportunity to pursue the most JAMES COLEMAN “My interest is in developing a pho- Methodologies modern version of my work,” he says. Presidential tonic research presence here in North College of “UTA is growing and evolving in a big way, Distinguished Texas,” he says. “UTA is reaching a Engineering, UTARI Professor of Photonics which is exactly how I would describe critical mass in working on photonics National Academy of National Academy of Engineering member the field I’m in. I knew I needed that in an Engineering Member research. I hope to add to that and help since 2004 academic community.” since 2012 it grow.” UTA Joined UTA in 2015 Joined UTA in 2019

46 The University of Texas at Arlington Magazine uta.edu/mag Wınter 2020 47 When personal struggles get in the way, UTA is there with strategic, dedicated support to help students stay focused on their goals and find personal and academic success. BY HILLARY GREEN

Wınter 2020 49 depression can take a toll on students and impact their organization whose mission is to change the conver- academic success. CAPS plays a critical role in both pre- sation about mental health. A key goal of the group is ventive and crisis mental health situations. to reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness and CAPS saw a 19% increase in visits over the past year suicide prevention. Last spring, the group hosted the and interacted with nearly 8,000 students during out- national Send Silence Packing exhibit, which placed back- reach events. To address the growing need from students, packs across the Library Mall. Each backpack contained CAPS expanded to offer expanded services, increasing stories and photos of those across the country who fexibility and accessibility of its outreach. When the died by suicide. The stark reminder serves to facilitate a West Campus Residence Hall and the Commons opened dialogue between the student organization, their peers, last year, CAPS recognized a need for a presence on West and professional counselors. Members of Active Minds Campus and added offces in the Maverick Activities provided information about mental health resources Center. They also extended hours into the evenings and and discussed the stigma surrounding asking for help. on the weekend and added eight full-time clinicians to ensure student wait time is minimal. CARE THROUGH CRISIS Students also beneft from on-demand counseling When students experience an unexpected crisis, their services whenever and wherever they are. TAO (Therapy entire world can be upended. A crisis that impacts stu- Assisted Online) Self Help provides learning modules, dents fnancially can jeopardize their ability to attend videos, and practice tools to address anxiety and other UTA. One way the University is helping to address this concerns. The UT System initiative is entirely online, challenge is the Emergency Assistance Program. The The new CAPS location in bringing mental health resources to UTA’s online and program provides monetary assistance for short-term the Maverick Activities Center has allowed UTA to aking care of students is out-of-state students like never before. crises that can impact basic needs and living circum- ofer mental health ser- the essential function of any CAPS also supervises Active Minds, a UTA student stances, like rent, utilities, emergency shelter, essential vices to more students. university, and at UTA, it is our COMPASSIONATE MAVERICKS UTA launched the Community that Cares initiative in No. 1 priority. That’s why we spring 2017, bringing together student well-being resources from across campus into one hub. Programs like provide services that not only Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), the Cen- ter for Students in Recovery, the Behavior Intervention help students achieve academic Team, and more are now linked together under one um- and professional success, but also brella so students easily know where to go to get help. The Community that Cares message is presented persevere through any personal at each New Maverick Orientation, ensuring that new students know that UTA is there to provide dedicated, struggles that may serve as barriers caring support before classes even start. “We can’t eliminate that students are going to face to those successes. challenges,” says Snow, “but we want them to know the best thing to do is stay in school and that we’re here to According to the 2018 National College Health As- help them.” sessment, 53% of students reported that they felt like Snow, who chaired the Community that Cares task things were hopeless and 41% said they felt so depressed force with School of Social Work Dean Scott Ryan, says it was diffcult to function. The survey also found that the team spent a year researching the impediments the top four barriers to a student’s success were stress, students face. That research led to a detailed action plan anxiety/depression, lack of sleep, and illness. that included new programming, increased commu- A one-year follow-up survey of freshmen conducted nication about services, and hiring professionals who in fall 2018 found that nearly three-quarters of UTA stu- are experts in mental health. One of the new hires is dents who did not reenroll for classes said that personal Jonathan Johnson, assistant vice president for health factors contributed to their decision. When students do and wellness. The position oversees Health Services, not have their most basic needs met, the likelihood of Campus Recreation, the Offce for Students with Dis- their academic success sharply decreases. abilities, and CAPS. “How can we possibly expect students to succeed aca- “There is no one single challenge to resolve or simple demically when they are worried about all of these other solution to inclusively meet the needs of such a diverse things?” asks Heather Snow, dean of students. student population at UTA,” Dr. Johnson says. Recognizing these growing personal and mental health concerns for college students across the country, MIND MATTERS UTA has instituted a number of initiatives to not only Mental health is a major component of a student’s combat these barriers to success, but to prevent them. well-being. Negative thoughts, self-doubt, anxiety, and

50 The University of Texas at Arlington Magazine uta.edu/mag Wınter 2020 51 Wellness Committee. The Wellness Committee, alongside the UTA Com- munity that Cares initiative, is also partnering with several national initiatives to improve student well-being on campus: Exercise is Medicine, Partnership for a Healthier America, and JED Campus. Exercise is Medicine bridges the gap between phys- ical and mental health. Students can participate in group therapy exercise classes, and the program will focus on making movement a part of the “It’s nice to daily campus culture. Stu- dents visiting CAPS or the UTA Health Center may know that even be prescribed exercise as part of their health plan. assistance will UTA is also part of the spring 2018 cohort for the Partnership for a Health- be available ier America: Healthier Campus Initiative. The program challenges each university partner to for you so you meet 23 of 41 guidelines that support healthy lifestyle choices in three can get back years. The Wellness Com- mittee created several new initiatives to support on your feet.” the guidelines, including goat yoga, Care Week, and A student volunteer personal items, or medical care. through the UTA Food Pantry. The Food Pantry provides 1% of the units available will be designated for at-need increased access to the food pantry. stocks UTA’s Food Biochemistry senior Mia Perkins had life throwing students with a mix of nonperishable foods to reduce UTA students. Students will apply for the housing, and A new initiative that kicked off this fall is a partner- Pantry, which ofers free nonperishable everything at her—she was between jobs, hungry, and their monthly food costs. The pantry is open for distri- based upon their need, will be offered rent-free housing ship with the JED Foundation. JED Campus is a sig- food items for any overwhelmed. But she was able to apply for assistance butions every other Thursday, but students struggling at the new complex. nature program of the foundation and guides schools student experienc- and get the help she needed. with food insecurity can work with staff at any time to Little is determined to bring change, not just to UTA, through a comprehensive process to improve existing ing food insecurity. “The Emergency Assistance Program gave me security,” shop in the pantry. Additionally, the International but to the entire Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Most student mental health services, address substance Perkins says. “It’s nice to know that assistance will be Student Organization has partnered with the Episcopal commercial apartments operate with a typical vacancy abuse concerns, and help prevent suicide. This fall, JED available for you so you can get back on your feet.” Church in Arlington to create an on-campus delivery of 3-5%. Little is challenging other developers to dedi- Campus conducted a student survey to better assess key Over 800 applicants like Perkins have applied for service for food and necessities, including international cate 1% of their rooms to UTA students facing housing triggers and barriers to UTA student success. temporary assistance over the past four years. Around cuisine. insecurity. 70% of students who have received assistance have Student homelessness is another area UTA is “Number one, it’s the right thing to do,” says Little. He TAKING ACTION stayed enrolled at UTA or successfully graduated with working to combat. Currently, UTA has an emergency also adds that since the residences always have open At a time when issues like anxiety, food insecurity, and a degree—showing that with just a little assistance placement unit that students can use temporarily until space, giving back to the community and supporting depression are affecting college students across the from UTA during tough times, students can go on to permanent housing—which is often occupied—can be students costs the business nothing. country, UTA is committed to harnessing existing succeed. found. resources and creating new services to ensure that all While the Emergency Assistance Program can Seeing the growing need to address homelessness on SUPPORTIVE PARTNERSHIPS students have the best opportunity to succeed. address some fnancial issues, UTA is going further to college campuses, Brent Little decided to approach UTA Many of these initiatives have previously existed at UTA, “These are not problems that we created, or prob- ensure students’ basic needs are met. with a proposition. A former Maverick and current presi- but a new committee is focused on working strategically lems that we really have a capacity to solve, but we’re The UTA Follett Student Leadership Center and UTA dent of Fountain Residential Partners, Little has a deep to better collaborate and share resources across campus. taking the responsibility to do something,” says Snow. Volunteers have partnered with the Christian Cam- affection for what he calls his “hometown school.” His Dax Kuykendall, director of Campus Recreation, and “It speaks volumes to the type of institution that we are pus Center, known as Tri-C, to address food insecurity company opened 848 Mitchell Apartments this fall, and Angela Middleton, director of Health Services, chair the and that we try to be.” UTA

52 The University of Texas at Arlington Magazine uta.edu/mag Wınter 2020 53 GIVING IN MEMORIAM

INNOVATION FOR THE AGING Generous gifts from donors have boosted the College of Nursing and Health Innovation’s gerontology programs

Remembering a Giant Among University Leaders

ENDELL NEDDERMAN, who was president of The University of Texas at Arlington for 20 years, died W on May 8, 2019. He was 97. As the leader of UTA from ROBUST CARE 1972-92, Dr. Nedderman was a tireless advocate for the University, fre- Generous support from donors allows quently speaking of UTA as a “positive-slope institution.” It refected UTA to aid the aging population by bol- his belief that everything about the University—including its enroll- stering the work of researchers like these. ment, funding, graduation rates, degree programs, and overall growth

GERONTOLOGY LEADER and stature—was on a permanent upward trajectory. Kathryn Daniel, MERICA IS GOING specially skilled nurses and conducting “Someday, we’re going to be so darn big in 1974, president. During his two-decade associate pro- research that addresses health concerns and so darn good, we can’t be ignored,” he tenure as president, enrollment nearly fessor of nursing gray. According to the Pop- that the elderly population often faces. said. doubled, including a four-fold increase and director of CONHI’s efforts are bolstered through Nedderman was the founding dean of in graduate students. ulation Reference Bureau, the Adult and Ge- A support from similarly invested and in- the College of Engineering, arriving on UTA President Vistasp Karbhari said rontologic Nurse the elderly population is projected spired donors like the Moritz family, who campus in 1959 convinced that what was that Nedderman set the foundation for Practitioner Programs, was inducted established the Moritz Chair in Geriat- then Arlington State College was des- the University’s transition from a small to nearly double by 2060, from 52 into the American Academy of Nursing’s rics. The chair enables the University to tined to grow, given its location between local college to one of the largest and 2019 Class of Fellows. million in 2018 to 95 million. advance research in the growing feld Dallas and Fort Worth. best-reputed universities in Texas. After a decade under his “President Nedderman was an inspi- But health care in America isn’t keep- of elder care. The Deerbrook Charitable MUSCULOSKELETAL EXPERT “President Nedderman was leadership, the engineer- rational leader, far ahead of his times in ing up. The nation’s demand for geria- Trust also recently made a transforma- Marco Brotto, the an inspirational leader, far ing college became one of his vision for The University of Texas at tricians is projected to steeply outpace tional $4.7 million gift to the college to George W. and the largest and best in the Arlington, and his passion and dedica- supply at least through 2025. AGS—the fund scholarships, create an endowed Hazel M. Jay ahead of his times in his Southwest. tion to excellence and student success set American Geriatrics Society—states faculty position, and bolster the geron- Professor in the vision for The University of In the late 1960s, he the standard and bar high for all those that what the nation needs now is more tology graduate nursing program. College of Nursing served in a number of key who follow him,” Dr. Karbhari said. “Our geriatrics experts and more geriatrics “We focus on adapting to the changing and Health Inno- Texas at Arlington.” positions, sometimes si- University is where it is today—a national training for our health workforce. needs of the nursing profession, includ- vation, is tackling sarcopenia and os- multaneously. He was dean of engineer- powerhouse and a leader in teaching, UTA’s College of Nursing and Health ing areas such as gerontology,” CONHI teoporosis in his research. Sarcopenia, ing (1959-69), vice president for research research, and outreach—because of the Innovation (CONHI) is leading the way in Dean Elizabeth Merwin says. “To that end, the progressive loss of skeletal muscle and graduate affairs (1967-68), graduate path that he set and the battles he fought meeting this critical shortage. Aided by creating more specialized instruction mass and muscle strength, is prevalent school administrator (1967-69), and vice for UTA. His legacy will be felt for years to signifcant gifts from two generous do- and more scholarship opportunities so in the aging population and affects 30- president for academic affairs (1968-72). come, and he will always be remembered nors, CONHI is building a robust geron- our students can concentrate on their 45% of people over the age of 60. tology program that focuses on training studies is of utmost importance.” In 1972 he became acting president, and as a giant among university leaders.”

54 The University of Texas at Arlington Magazine uta.edu/mag Wınter 2020 55 The latest professional updates from our talented alumni all over the world. MAVERICK HOMECOMING The 2019 Homecoming celebration can best be described in one word: epic. Mavericks and friends of the Maverick community packed the campus to enjoy a week of Mav mania, including spirit contests, a chili cook-off, alumni reunions, a parade, and plenty of sports.

56 The University of Texas at Arlington Magazine uta.edu/mag Wınter 2020 57 FILL DISTINGUISHED life as a Bible translator in president of supply chain US IN 2019 RECENT You never call. South America. and operations for South- You don’t write. We 1965 miss you! Email us at GRADUATE West Oilfeld Product Inc. Al Ellis [email protected] Kelcy Warren and let us know DISTINGUISHED (BA, History) was named a (BS, Civil Engineering) was Jason Burnette what is keeping Legal Legend by the Dallas you so busy. appointed to the (BBA, Operations Man- ALUMNI AWARD Trial Lawyers Association. UT System Board of Re- agement) has been hired A trial lawyer of 45 years, gents by Gov. Greg Abbott. as business director for he is a past president of RECIPIENTS Warren is chairman and Liphatech Inc. in Milwau- the Dallas Bar Associa- Steven Morris CEO of Energy Transfer kee, Wisconsin. The University of Texas at Arlington honors exemplary community tion and a member of the (BA, Theatre Arts) has been Partners. He serves on the members who represent the University through professional International Academy of named executive director UTA President’s Advisory Trial Lawyers. A Maverick of Theatre Arlington. achievement and community engagement. Each year, these alumni Board and is a member of Battalion ROTC alumnus, In 2018, Morris joined and friends are recognized at the Distinguished Alumni Awards the Texas Parks and Wild- Ellis was named a UTA 1986 the theater as interim WENDY OKOLO life Commission. banquet held on the UTA campus. (’10 BS, ’15 PhD, Aerospace Engineering) Distinguished Alumnus Darryl Brewer executive producer after Aerospace Research Engineer & Sub-Project retiring as theater director Manager, NASA Ames Research Center in 2011 and a member of (BA, Speech Communica- the Military Science Hall tion), owner of Magic Car- for 27 years at Arlington’s of Honor in 2013. wash & Detail, has been Lamar High School. He has been associated with DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI 1980 named the new economic Steve Parker development manager of Theatre Arlington since (BBA, Marketing) has the Fort Worth Metro- 1977, when he ushered 1976 been elected chairman politan Black Chamber of as a high school student of the board of directors Commerce. and later performed as an William Dawson for the National Bank of actor. In 1984, he became (MS, Geology) recently Texas (NBT) in Fort Worth. the theater’s frst director retired after 38 years in He joined NBT in 2010 of children’s theater. the international petro- and served as president leum industry. During 1987 of its Azle Bank until his career, Dr. Dawson Ademola “Peter” his retirement in 2017. was involved in research, Adejokun He was elected to NBT’s (BS, Physics; ’90 BS, 1988 exploration, and training board in 2011. He has more Computer Science and Lee Mulcahy JACOB MONTY MICHAEL B. RAY activities in more than SHAHRZAD AMIRANI than 40 years of banking Engineering) was ap- (BA, French; ’01 PhD, Hu- (’89 BA, Chemistry; ’93 PhD, Business Administration) (’91 BA, History) (’76 BS, ’78 MA, Mathematics; ’81 PhD, two dozen countries. He Managing Partner, Monty & Ramirez LLP Mathematical Sciences) experience. pointed by Gov. Greg manities) exhibited his Vice President, Head of New Products & Innovation, Ipsen Distinguished Science Advisor (Ret.), ExxonMobil published 70 technical papers. Abbott to the Texas Board paintings at the Carbon- of Professional Engineers. dale Council for the Arts DISTINGUISHED COMMUNITY SERVICE Deborah Lynn Adejokun is a software in February 2019, The Mosby 1981 engineer with Lockheed Collective in Snowmass (BA, Sociology) was pro- Deborah Martin Aeronautics Village in March 2019, and moted to professor of Messemer Company. He serves on throughout the year at his human services at Metro- (BBA, Management In- the Industry Advisory Bauhaus Gallery in Aspen. politan State University formation Systems) was Board for UTA’s Computer “UTA’s nursing He will be exhibiting in in St. Paul, Minnesota. She appointed to PayPal Hold- Science and Engineering program has Art Basel Miami in De- oversees the Alcohol and ings’ board of directors. Department. cember 2019 and Beijing’s Drug Counseling program prepared me 798 in 2020. in the Department of Hu- Rose Mary for the diverse man Services. Lindemann Gatlin and dynamic 1985 (BS, Architecture) serves feld of nursing THE HONORABLE THE HONORABLE THE HONORABLE Tarek Alzien as chief fnancial offcer 1990 KELLY HANCOCK CHRIS TURNER W. JEFF WILLIAMS, PE (BS, Industrial Engineer- for Inwood Estates Vine- today and in Robert Morris State Senator, District 9 State Representative, District 101 Mayor, City of Arlington 1978 ing) has been hired as vice yards Inc. and as gen- (BS, Biology) has been Texas House of Representatives Texas State Senate Ed Speyers president of operations eral manager of Inwood the future.” appointed to the Lake (MA, Applied Linguistics) for Boomerang Tube LLC, Estates Winery & Bistro, —doreth hosang Arrowhead Community published a 200-page an oil tubular goods pro- specializing in winery and (’13 msn, nursing) Services District board of book called Burn Your Bed, ducer in Houston, Texas. tasting-room design in Clinical Resource Nurse, directors in Lake Arrow- an autobiography of his Previously, he was vice the Texas Hill Country. Harris Health System head, California.

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“My alma mater Sherqueena Omar Sandoval Jackson (BS, Information Systems), 1992 is doing the 2001 2004 2010 (MEd, Curriculum and who works with the Instruction) was named Vidya Ramnath Joe Gumm Matt Caldwell Mercy Mumba nephrologists and endo- little things principal of Irving Ele- (MS, Industrial Engineer- (BA, Broadcast Commu- (MS, Health Care Admin- (BSN, Nursing; ’16 PhD, crinologists at UT Physi- mentary School in the ing) was named president that become nication) is an anchor at istration) was named Nursing Science) was cians Multispecialty-Bel- Cleburne Independent of Emerson Automation KXXV-25 in Waco, Texas. president of Bon Secours honored with the South- laire, was honored at the the big things, School District. Solutions in the Middle He is an Emmy and AP St. Francis Health System ern Nursing Research Houston Chronicle’s Salute East and Africa. Emerson not just in our award-winning journal- in Greenville, South Car- Society’s Early Science to Nurses Luncheon. Valerie Landry is a global engineering ist who has worked for olina. Previously, he was Investigator Award, which community, but (MBA, Business) is man- and technology company. ESPN Radio, FOX Sports, president of Mercy Health is given annually to a ager of the Sanford House worldwide.” Time Warner Cable, and in Springfeld, Ohio; CEO nurse scientist who shows Inn and Spa in Arlington, Gregory Ropp —larry kemp Comcast SportsNet. He of Tennova Healthcare in potential to develop a 2016 Texas. (BS, Industrial Engineer- (’80 bba) hosts a travel show with Tennessee; and CEO of sustained program of Margarita Aguirre ing) was selected as an as- Chief Operations his family online. Dallas Regional Medical research to enhance nurs- (MArch, Architecture) sociate technical fellow by Officer, Kemp & Sons Center. ing science and practice. works for HKS and is part The Boeing Co. The Boeing Major Michael She also was called “the of the team designing Technical Fellowship E. Murray youngest Zambian pro- 2013 Globe Life Field, the soon- (BA, Criminal Justice), a program is a highly selec- fessor” in a profle in the Rachel Cardwell to-be new home of the judge advocate with the tive technical leadership 2005 Zambian Observer. At age (BA, History/Pre-Law; Texas Rangers. career path. U.S. Army, has been as- 29, she is as an assistant ’15 MA, Political Science) signed as the chief of the Cody Cartusciello professor in the Capstone joined Faegre Baker Kim Arnold Military Justice Division (BS, ’07 MArch, Architec- Michael Thurston College of Nursing at the Daniels, a full-service law (BSN, Nursing) was pro- at Fort Jackson, South Car- ture) has been promoted (MArch, Architecture) is University of Alabama. frm, to practice with the fled in the March 2019 olina. He earned a Master to managing principal of a senior project manager frm’s business litigation issue of D Magazine for of Laws degree from the EYP Architecture & Engi- at Spiezle Architectural group. She graduated cum choosing to attend UTA to Judge Advocate General’s neering’s Dallas offce. Group Inc., which has laude in 2018 from the pursue a career in nursing offces in New Jersey, New Legal Center and School. University of Minnesota Chad Edwards 2011 after eight years caring for York , Pennsylvania, and Law School. (MCRP, City and Regional Michael Schwartz her critically ill son. She Maryland. Previously Planning) is the city of (MEd, Educational Leader- is a pediatric cardiology with HDR Inc., he has Bailey Wynne Fort Worth’s new mobility ship and Policy Studies) nurse at Children’s Health 27 years of experience 2002 (MS, Health Care Admin- in Dallas. and innovation offcer. has been named principal creating acute health care istration) was appointed Sharisse at Ursula Stephens Ele- environments. Stephenson by Gov. Greg Abbott to the mentary School in Katy, (MS, Biology), a board-cer- statewide Health Coor- Texas. tifed headache and brain dinating Council. She is a injury medicine special- 2007 clinical pharmacist at the 2017 Alfred Vega ist, wrote a Q&A column Mark Duffy University of Texas South- Tricia Lyday 1997 (BBA, International Busi- about migraines for (MS, Accounting) has been western Medical Center in (MEd, Educational Leader- Angie Owens ness) was named chief “I can’t believe BlackAmericaWeb.com. named partner at Whitley Dallas. ship and Policy Studies) (MBA, Business Adminis- credit offcer at Com- Penn. A certifed public it’s been 37 was named principal at Wendy Okolo (’10 BS, ’15 PhD, tration) was named vice munity Bank & Trust in accountant, he assists years since Frazier Elementary in the Aerospace Engineering) shared her president and corporate Corsicana, Texas. clients in the energy, Burleson Independent controller for Ameri- personal experiences at UTA with a rapt real estate, professional I graduated. School District. can Airlines. She joined 2003 2014 crowd at Texas Hall during the annual services, international American in 1992 and Cretia Basham I really Demetrus tax, manufacturing and MavsMeet Convocation. In her speech, has held roles in corpo- (MEd, Educational Leader- cherish those Liggins distribution, and state and 2012 she discussed her time as president of rate accounting, investor ship and Policy Studies) (PhD, Educational Leader- local tax sectors. D.J. Gross wonderful days.” ship) was named super- 2019 relations, internal audit, was named principal at the Society of Women Engineers and as (BSN, Nursing) has been and the credit union. She Hajek Elementary School —mohammed intendent of the Green- Cody Hogan a resident assistant at Kalpana Chawla hired as nurse practitioner serves on the board of di- in Burleson, Texas. ville Independent School (MEd, Educational Leader- at Ozarks Medical Center aqel Hall. “To my fellow Mavericks, you are the rectors for CUNA Mutual District in Texas. ship and Policy Studies) in Winona, Missouri. (’83 ms, civil only you here,” she said. “No one else has Group. was hired as the full-time engineering) your perspective, so bring your full self athletic director/football General Manager, coach for the Stanton In- to everything that you do. You are special Central Trading dependent School District and different, and we need that.” Company in Texas.

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Morgan Woodward Robert Earl Bates Demmie Lee Jacqueline Mary Kelly Frederick B. Phillip Harvey 84, Feb. 22, Paso Ro- (’69 BA, History) 81, Feb. 10, Mosley Louise James Woodard “Lico” Reyes Kundes ALUMNI (’72 BS, Electrical Engi- (’78 BA, Political Sci- (’82 MS, Political Science) (’93 BSN, Nursing) 60, June bles, California. The Sulphur Springs, Texas. (’78 BS, Mathe- FACULTY & neering) 71, April 21, Fort ence) 62, Jan. 23, Arlington, 83, April 5, Hideaway, Texas. 23, Lawton, Oklahoma. Arlington, Texas, matics) 73, Aug. 20, 1940s Nancy Kay Worth, Texas. Virginia. native majored in Eleanor Hawkins Fletcher Celeste M. Clark Arlington, Texas. Amy Keller Coke STAFF (’69 BA, English) 74, Feb. 11, Lelah Lou Ann Colleen Corbett (’83 BSN, Nursing) 65, June (’94 BA, English) 53, April 8, music and theater (’42 AS, Science) 96, Feb. 28, An entertainer, Kim Carney Norman, Oklahoma. Fuller Schumacher 15, Aledo, Texas. Arlington, Texas. at North Texas Ag- Dallas, Texas. (’73 BA, English) 85, March, (’78 BSN, Nursing) 65, May DJ, and Arlington 94, Feb. 11, Dallas, Texas. From 1967-97, she taught ricultural College Gene Lunt Linden, Texas. 17, Fort Worth, Texas. Wilma Faye icon, Reyes worked Kenneth Wells Ray Lowry economics in the College in 1946-48. He was (’69 BBA; ’72 MBA, Busi- Edwards with the Texas (’96 BSN, Nursing) 67, Jan. (’48 BS, Electrical Engi- of Business, twice serving ness Administration) 72, Shelby Hershel (’83 MSSW, Social Work) 82, 16, Denison, Texas. named a Distin- neering) 90, March 30, New Blaydes Jr. Public Workers as acting department July 5, Fort Worth, Texas. 1980s July 12, Lubbock, Texas. guished Alumnus Smryna Beach, Florida. (’75 MSSW, Social Work) 76, Pam Gilbert Association and chair. Brooks Jerry Criddle of UTA in 1969. In 2010, he created an April 11, Fort Stockton, Texas. Ron Manns advocated for civil Ronald Smith (’80 BA, Journalism) 63, (’99 BA, Art) 57, June 20, Fort (’84 MS, Psychology) 65, Robert “Bob” endowment benefting the Film Studies (’69, BA, History) 75, Feb. 5, March 22, Fort Worth, Texas. rights through the Worth, Texas. Marland Johnson 1960s Beverly Clare April 3, Georgetown, Texas. program in the College of Liberal Arts. Earl Milton Dallas, Texas. Dunbar Boggs League of United 80, April 4, Oklahoma City, Woodward was best known for his re- Johnson (’75 BA, Speech) 66, Feb. 25, Shaaron Latin American Oklahoma. He taught in (’61 BS, Engineering) 90, Salyer-Fulkerson Rhonda Kay 2000s Niceville, Florida. Sims the Materials Science and curring role as Marvin “Punk” Anderson March 7, Arlington, Texas. 1970s (’80 MSSW, Social Work) 81, Citizens. Stephen Lee (’84 BBA, Business) 66, May Madison Engineering Department on the television show Dallas and for his Sally Cole Feb. 17, Dallas, Texas. Richard “Dick” 30, Abilene, Texas. (’00 BS, Information Sys- for 35 years. portrayal of Boss Godfrey, the sunglass- James “Ottie” (’70 BFA, Art) 80, March 2, Wells Cribbs Arlington, Texas. tems) 45, April 26, Grand (’75 BA, History) 70, April 7, Clydia Belle Karin Eriksson es-wearing “man with no eyes” in the (’62 BBA, Business) 86, Taylor John Craig Prairie, Texas. Arlington, Texas. Threadgill McCallum flm Cool Hand Luke. March 10, Mansfeld, Texas. Joseph R. Ewen Jr. (’80 BSN, Nursing) 90, (’85 BBA, Marketing) 65, Walter H. 82, Feb. 20, Arlington, Texas. (’70 BBA, Business) 75, Feb. March 29, Stamford, Texas. Norman Noe March 5, Dallas, Texas. Delashmit Jr. A professor emeritus and Heinz Joseph 27, Buda, Texas. Garza (’03 PhD, Electrical Engi- former chair of the De- Christian (’76 BS, Psychology) 65, Paul Keith neering) 74, Feb. 14, Justin, partment of Communica- Wichterich Denney Ann Reban Enos Jerry Rogers March 16, McAllen, Texas. Texas. tion, she was a member of (’62 BS, Electrical Engi- Fawcett (’81 MArch, Architecture) (’86 MSN, Gerontological the Academy of Distin- neering) 84, July 17, Burleson, (’70, BS, Architecture) 71, 63, July 18, Paris, Texas. Nurse Practitioner) 83, Sharon Elaine guished Teachers and Texas. May 29, Dallas, Texas. Mauldin April 7, Denton, Texas. 2010s became UTA’s frst female (’76 BBA, Accounting) 72, Mary Lou Kelly Mary E. Eaton faculty representative to Guy Thomas Gary Paul May 6, New Braunfels, Texas. (’81 MSN, Nursing) 85, July Donnie Earl Strother Uselton (’11 BFA, Art) 71, Feb. 23, Eu- the NCAA. Thyfault 3, Fort Worth, Texas. (’65 BA, History) 75, May 28, (’86 BBA, Business) 60, less, Texas. (’70 BBA, Accounting) 76, Bessie White Fort Worth, Texas. May 2, Sunnyvale, Texas. Weed April 14, Arlington, Texas. Martha Ruth Gary Wayne Rachel Diane Patterson (’76 MSSW, Social Work) 89, Carpenter Escamilla 89, Feb. 20, Fort Worth, Texas. Virginia Pearl Helen Joan Jan. 29, Dallas, Texas. (’82 MBA, Business Ad- Richard Bullock Heise Carver Price (’12 MSSW, Social Work) 32, A registered nurse, she Biscan ministration) 73, March 24, (’66 BS, Biology) 76, June 8, (’87 MA, Urban Affairs) 64, March 11, Dallas, Texas. taught nursing for more (’71 BA, Sociology) 72, Jan. 5, Donald R. “Ben” Fort Worth, Texas. Miami, Florida. Louisville, Kentucky. Benjamin Feb. 4, San Antonio, Texas. than 17 years. Cassandra (’77 BA, Journalism) 89, Jeanne Marie Ortenblad Clifton Abernathy Michael Louis June 1, Sachse, Texas. Tighe Moran Dan Van Cleve Kernstine Cecil Thompson (’68 BS, Chemistry) 73, Potter (’82 BA, Political Science) (’87 BA, Journalism) 72, (’12 BSN, Nursing) 60, 83, May 29, Arlington, Texas. March 5, Arlington, Texas. (’71 BBA, Business) 70, May Sam Herrin 89, June 21, Lavallette, New June 8, Pfugerville, Texas. March 3, Dallas, Texas. Dr. Thompson helped 4, Grand Prairie, Texas. (’77 BS, Mechanical Engi- Jersey. create the University’s Billy Michael neering) 64, Feb. 26, Arling- Charlotte Natalie astronomy program. He Haga Betsy Jo Ann ton, Texas. Terence Russell 1990s Hyde was named professor (’68 BFA, Advertising Kelly Lester Dana Sue Dunlap (’82 BS, Political Science) (’17 BS, Criminal Justice) 44, emeritus after his 35-year Design) 70, May 6, Grand (’72 MSSW, Social Work) 75, (’90 BBA, Real Estate/Fi- 63, Feb. 24, Hillsboro, Texas. April 26, Manhattan, Kansas. tenure in the Physics Prairie, Texas. June 17, Grand Prairie, Texas. nance) 55, April 24, Spring, Department ended. Texas.

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sales from recordings. When manufacturers produced music, they slapped a label on the record with the manu- facturer’s brand on it. Hence the term “record label.” Eventually, record player manufacturers did develop new technologies that improved the sound fdelity or the recording capacity of the medium. The 45rpm record replaced the 78rpm record. Later, the 33⅓ record (what we now call “vinyl) replaced the 45 and 78. Stereo records replaced mono records. Then we saw the quick proces- sion of more portable recording media from 8-track tapes to cassette tapes to compact discs (CDs). At each transition from one medium to the next, people have to purchase music they already own if they want to listen to it on a new format. This is called the album-replacement cycle. With the introduction of the digital format in the 1990s, the album-replacement cycle changed. Listeners could easily rip CDs to computers and create digital fles that could transfer to mp3 players. From Vinyl to Around 2000, at the same time that people completed replacing their libraries on CDs, they had no reason to Researching solutions for today’s challenges. Creating a better tomorrow. Streaming repurchase their music library on digital formats. This had record labels in a panic until iTunes The evolution of recorded music technology launched in 2003. With iTunes, music fans could again That’s the repurchase music they owned in a new format. Emblem- MAVERICK IMPACT BY DAVID hen apple announced the end of iTunes atic of this replacement cycle was the introduction of ARDITI in June, many music listeners fretted that the The Beatles’ catalog in 2009. An advertising campaign Assistant closing of the app would affect their libraries and made The Beatles’ songs climb the charts. Professor of change the way we listen to music. In truth, the Streaming offers a new album-replacement cycle. Sociology in closure will change music listening very little. Now fans subscribe to streaming services and pay ButW there is a rich history of recorded music technolo- monthly fees for music they already own. But this time, the College of Liberal Arts gies upending listening practices. the lack of ownership means subscribers keep paying to After Thomas Edison invented the phonograph, peo- listen to the same music, endlessly. ple weren’t sure how the new sound recording devices Yes, Apple closed iTunes, but that isn’t the story in would be used. Many thought they would be used to 2019. More important is the way the recording industry record people’s voices much the same way that cameras induces us to keep paying for the same music. iTunes capture people’s images. When someone passed away, was only one moment in a long history of recorded mu- the living would be able to hear the voice of the dead. sic technologies. UTA However, it turns out that inventors can be bad at ABOUT THE AUTHOR predicting how people will use technology. As people bought early record players, manufacturers and retailers David Arditi’s research addresses the found that the most popular recordings were of music. impact of digital technology on society It didn’t take long for record player manufacturers to and culture with a specifc focus on music. fgure out they could make more money from produc- He developed a digital local music archive, ing records than producing record players. With little MusicDetour, housed at UTA. He just fn- planned obsolescence in early record players, the only ished writing a book titled The Ideology of Getting Signed way for manufacturers to increase proft was to generate and is currently writing one about streaming culture. UTA.EDU 64 The University of Texas at Arlington Magazine ILLUSTRATION BY PETE RYAN uta.edu/mag

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