Most university professors would be disappointed to discover their students playing cards online during class. However, Dr. Rod Uzat, assistant professor for UT Permian Basin’s College of Education, eagerly encourages it. Budget Hold’em, a nod to the popular poker game Texas Hold’em, is a gamified lesson that demonstrates to students—all prospective superintendents—how to budget with…
Thousands of years ago, as flowers bloomed and the weather warmed, villagers in what is now Europe gathered to celebrate the vernal equinox. Communities gathered in open clearings, the air filled with the rich scent of burning herbs and fresh, damp earth. They placed eggs—symbols of renewal—on altars, and the sight of a hare darting…
Since its designation by the United Nations on April 2, 2007, World Autism Awareness Day has helped foster a greater understanding of people with autism, highlighting their achievements, contributions, and unique perspectives. World Autism Month, initiated by the American nonprofit organization Autism Speaks and observed throughout April, shares similar aims. Both observances provide an opportunity…
Picture a city where green spaces flourish aboveground, self-driving cars travel underground, pedestrian walkways wind through tree canopies, and waste management operates autonomously. Around the world, cities like Singapore, Oslo, and Charlotte are moving beyond this vision and making smart, sustainable urban design a reality. At the heart of these developments? Geographic Information Systems (GIS). In…
“I don’t paint dreams or nightmares. I paint my own reality.” —Frida Kahlo Frida Kahlo’s iconic self-portraits became a mirror of her struggles and independence, portraying both physical pain (from a life-altering bus accident) and emotional torment and giving voice to women of her time who were often silenced. Kahlo’s struggles mirrored those of many female…
Of the growing number of fields actively using artificial intelligence (AI) technology—including finance, manufacturing, marketing, and customer service—the field that arguably makes the most significant impact in our lives is healthcare. AI is supporting all healthcare sectors, simultaneously making nurses more efficient, elevating their level of care, and improving patient outcomes. Here we’ll examine some…
A finance degree offers its holder many rewarding, potentially lucrative professional paths. Whatever your career aspirations are in pursuing a finance credential, The University of Texas Permian Basin offers online program options that can empower you to fulfill them. Our graduates are applying their expertise at some of the world’s top financial institutions, energy companies,…
“As young adults, I think we feel invincible. We sometimes forget to take care of ourselves. And as women, we are often taking care of everyone else. We put our health at the bottom of the to-do list.” —Shannon Miller, Olympic gold medalist and artistic gymnast Female gymnasts often take on a challenging regime at…
Industries and fields worldwide are harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to drive efficiency, cut costs, boost profitability, and improve outcomes. An estimated 87% of businesses are using some form of AI technology, with healthcare, financial services, and manufacturing among the fields making the greatest use. Education, and special education in particular, stands to…
Are you ready to take the next step in pursuing your passion for sports, exercise, or health and wellness? If so, why not consider studying kinesiology? Kinesiology is the study of movement or physical activity, encompassing areas such as exercise for health improvement, skill acquisition, and participation in daily activities, work, sport, dance, and play….