Social Media
I have managed social media channels such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Zalo and X for the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) and Loon Loon English. Below are posts I created for the UTSA Office of Research X account. The posts are designed to inspire and inform internal and external audiences about research milestones at UTSA.
UTSA is tackling economic challenges in South Central Texas, partnering with local government to combat brain drain and build stronger futures. #UTSA #UTSAResearch #EconomicDevelopment #Texas #TexasEconomy
— UTSA Research (@UTSAResearch) March 26, 2025
Read more about the center: https://t.co/91jyHxUOJR pic.twitter.com/AhXDsiRsd3
UT System: Top 10 for over a decade!@AcadofInventors ranked the UT System No. 6 worldwide for patents in 2024. With 234 patents in the last year, UT System inventors are transforming the world for the better. #UTSA #UTSAResearch
— UTSA Research (@UTSAResearch) March 13, 2025
Read more: https://t.co/BUGfaHcQzi pic.twitter.com/34yJnnBfSq
Endocrine-disrupting chemicals are linked to serious diseases, which can even be transmitted across generations. @UTSA researchers are investigating how these chemicals cause heritable changes in genes. #UTSA #UTSAResearch
— UTSA Research (@UTSAResearch) March 6, 2025
Learn more: https://t.co/D2dydl5FR6 pic.twitter.com/HPH3NxIB0n
Researchers from UTSA and @SwRI are working together to use machine vision algorithms to track how brain cells, or neurons, develop over time. The research could identify new therapies for neurological disorders. #UTSA #UTSAResearch
— UTSA Research (@UTSAResearch) February 21, 2025
Explore the research: https://t.co/GBzjXmQx9x pic.twitter.com/KnVYkaLlJu
AI meets public health! UTSA researcher AJ Delgado is teaching community health organizations how to leverage the power of AI and data analysis to improve health outcomes in underserved communities. #UTSA #UTSAResearch
— UTSA Research (@UTSAResearch) February 18, 2025
Read more: https://t.co/KItFg8VQh6 pic.twitter.com/moOjxht10R
UTSA researchers are building a chatbot powered by AI to help clinicians better access, handle and navigate biomedical and social data. The tool will support research on community health disparities. #UTSA #UTSAResearch
— UTSA Research (@UTSAResearch) February 6, 2025
Learn more: https://t.co/0ReBHRH5LK pic.twitter.com/fP3o98qiOh
Congratulations to the two teams of researchers recently awarded the prestigious 2025 Hill Prizes for Medicine and Technology by the Texas Academy of Medicine, Engineering, Science & Technology (TAMEST)! #UTSA #UTSAResearch
— UTSA Research (@UTSAResearch) January 21, 2025
Meet the recipients: https://t.co/mRBrD3BgzB pic.twitter.com/MS0aGhqXBF
Our newest MBDA center, the Rural Center South Texas, is expanding the reach of the MBDA network and helping minority business owners and entrepreneurs thrive in South Texas. #UTSA #UTSAResearch
— UTSA Research (@UTSAResearch) January 8, 2025
See what's happening in Laredo: https://t.co/kP3ypXRNBd pic.twitter.com/aDlUdcuuHw
We're thrilled to introduce our newest center. Led by Dr. David Silva, the Center for Space Technology and Operations Research (CSTOR) will advance technology and operations in cislunar space and the lunar surface. #UTSA #UTSAResearch
— UTSA Research (@UTSAResearch) December 10, 2024
Read more: https://t.co/CmBrWeLNvx pic.twitter.com/Xn17SxQL4a
Congratulations to our colleagues Lorena Claeys, Belinda Bustos Flores and Heather Trepal, who were awarded $2.8 million to support paraprofessionals in San Antonio's public schools to become certified bilingual teachers! #UTSA #UTSAResearch
— UTSA Research (@UTSAResearch) November 25, 2024
Read more: https://t.co/rPv0cmlzRS pic.twitter.com/84aM72M9I5
Researchers at UTSA developed a proprietary attack simulator called AlphaDog to study how hackers can exploit AI's tendency to overlook an important back-end feature called the alpha channel. #UTSA #UTSAResearch
— UTSA Research (@UTSAResearch) October 23, 2024
See how AlphaDog works: https://t.co/4P1TBLt8Yd pic.twitter.com/wDyLBJJdwC
We've been selected to lead a multimillion-dollar project to expand nuclear energy research and scholarship at UTSA. This exciting project will address our clean energy needs and advance space exploration. #UTSA #UTSAResearch
— UTSA Research (@UTSAResearch) October 3, 2024
Read more: https://t.co/T4p6HuCeYi pic.twitter.com/2EBzmhO9eW
Congratulations to our dedicated researchers, Wei Zhai and Esteban López Ochoa, for securing funding for their exciting project using urban digital twins and responsible AI to improve community resilience! #UTSA #UTSAResearch
— UTSA Research (@UTSAResearch) September 25, 2024
Read more: https://t.co/dujSnDmG3b pic.twitter.com/hx8hDJBRJm
Our Small Business Development Center’s International Trade Center continues to expand its impact around the world, supporting the launch of three SBDCs in Paraguay in the past year. #UTSA #economicdevelopment
— UTSA Research (@UTSAResearch) August 15, 2024
Read more: https://t.co/GnXlFdDSSG pic.twitter.com/WzrW1luuSY
We're excited to share that we'll be partnering with Texas A&M University on the new, NSF-funded project, Safeguarding the Entire Community of the U.S. Research Ecosystem (SECURE). #UTSA #UTSAResearch
— UTSA Research (@UTSAResearch) July 24, 2024
Read more: https://t.co/znzbADrbqc
Dr. Paris Stringfellow and @CyManII were in the news this week! Dr. Stringfellow delved into the mission and evolution of CyManII, trends in the field and her own professional journey. #UTSA #UTSAResearch
— UTSA Research (@UTSAResearch) July 5, 2024
Read the article here: https://t.co/ejaOA4LmDa pic.twitter.com/vCvTbmdLzl
We're excited to collaborate with @NASA, the @wexfoundation and @UTeachSA on a new space education program for middle school students beginning this fall! This project is made possible by a $800K grant from NASA. #UTSA #UTSAResearch
— UTSA Research (@UTSAResearch) June 14, 2024
Read more: https://t.co/PncO9uFBKs pic.twitter.com/SyorAk0DZS
Congratulations to the talented researchers and inventors across the UT System community who helped us claim 3rd place on the National Academy of Inventors Top 100 US universities list in 2023! #UTSA #UTSAResearch
— UTSA Research (@UTSAResearch) June 5, 2024
Read more: https://t.co/3LgxE7bpQB pic.twitter.com/XEb8eUUVRy
We're proudly launching the San Antonio branch of the SURE Program, which pairs UTSA students with small business owners to collaboratively grow their businesses and gain firsthand experience. #UTSA #UTSAResearch
— UTSA Research (@UTSAResearch) May 15, 2024
Read more: https://t.co/CkeYYTnTKu pic.twitter.com/MesQjI3D6y
We've recently joined the Institute for Research on Innovation and Science (IRIS). This consortium of higher education institutions will provide data to demonstrate the public value of our sponsored scientific research. #UTSA #UTSAResearch
— UTSA Research (@UTSAResearch) May 7, 2024
Read more: https://t.co/K4nxUImVGV pic.twitter.com/FmKiGEV7pg
We're proud of our faculty member Jose Lopez-Ribot, who has been recognized by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) for his lifetime contributions to the field of medical mycology! #UTSA #UTSAResearch
— UTSA Research (@UTSAResearch) April 19, 2024
read more: https://t.co/kLt0SWm5eW pic.twitter.com/gAhWphcJ9A
The FY23 numbers are in! The Valdez Institute for Economic Development (VIED) at UTSA generated an overall direct economic impact of $2.6 billion to the Texas economy in 2023. We're proud to play a part in the success of small businesses. #UTSA https://t.co/Np9ek7M4Vl pic.twitter.com/MIy8KV0zrs
— UTSA Research (@UTSAResearch) April 9, 2024
Patients are choosing ChatGPT over human doctors, but can AI give accurate medical advice? UTSA researchers are working to boost AI's capabilities and trustworthiness in the medical field. #UTSA #UTSAResearch
— UTSA Research (@UTSAResearch) March 21, 2025
Learn more: https://t.co/65bu3k1ASy pic.twitter.com/3gpeX0lYeB
UTSA is leading the charge in making AI more sustainable! Researchers, including Dr. Dhireesha Kudithipudi, are part of a $12M project funded by the DOE to reduce AI's energy footprint. #UTSA #UTSAResearch
— UTSA Research (@UTSAResearch) March 14, 2025
Learn more: https://t.co/FBVvagblbQ pic.twitter.com/oDFilQunBK
UTSA researchers are combatting the antimicrobial resistance crisis with cutting-edge techniques, using light to activate metal catalysts, potentially leading to faster, more effective antibiotics. #UTSA #UTSAResearch
— UTSA Research (@UTSAResearch) March 7, 2025
Learn more: https://t.co/NoO66kAku8 pic.twitter.com/IQGcHVj2iK
2024 was a year of exceptional innovation and impact! Among our great milestones last year was the launch of our newest center, the Center for Space Technology and Operations Research (CSTOR). #UTSA #UTSAResearch
— UTSA Research (@UTSAResearch) February 26, 2025
Learn more in our annual report: https://t.co/hYBN04PLEP pic.twitter.com/Wt029CdPC6
Is your small business protected from cyber threats? UTSA's new center offers free resources and expert guidance to help small businesses in Texas stay safe. #UTSA #UTSAResearch
— UTSA Research (@UTSAResearch) February 19, 2025
Learn more about the center: https://t.co/Zp4TbhSkif pic.twitter.com/L20eAHlZo5
Check out the exciting research our students are doing to combat the antibiotic resistance crisis! Students in this unique module collect and analyze soil samples to find new antibiotics. #UTSA #UTSAResearch
— UTSA Research (@UTSAResearch) February 10, 2025
See our researchers in action: https://t.co/65b5k4OWnH pic.twitter.com/glzLqbUwQO
Congratulations to our talented colleagues, Dhireesha Kudithipudi and Tej Pandit, whose work on the future of neuromorphic computing was recently published in @Nature! #UTSA #UTSAResearch
— UTSA Research (@UTSAResearch) January 23, 2025
Learn more about the project: https://t.co/5oKj6Gcqd8 pic.twitter.com/URPY9h7EP1
Researchers at UTSA and UT Health San Antonio are redefining what's possible for older adults, from uncovering the origins of Alzheimer’s to using VR headsets to improve balance and mobility. #UTSA #UTSAResearch
— UTSA Research (@UTSAResearch) January 14, 2025
Explore the latest research: https://t.co/o0Q9dCdyD6 pic.twitter.com/hmURLBoB78
Congratulations to our 40 colleagues who were recognized at the annual Innovation Awards ceremony! Among the awardees, biochemist James Chambers was named 2024 Innovator of the Year. #UTSA #UTSAResearch
— UTSA Research (@UTSAResearch) December 17, 2024
Read more: https://t.co/1EBcpxwJql pic.twitter.com/L5aLL0VnlN
@CyManII held its annual summit, Secure.TOGETHER, showcasing the unique tech transfer collaborations between CyManII researchers and industry partners on industry use cases. #UTSA #UTSAResearch
— UTSA Research (@UTSAResearch) October 24, 2024
Read more about these projects: https://t.co/6gf429EMwA pic.twitter.com/fMySqUeMkh
Microbiology courses will soon allow students to study soil samples in pursuit of new antibiotics. The new learning module is being developed by UTSA researchers Ian Thacker, Rebecca Schroeder and Sara Shields-Menard. #UTSA #UTSAResearch
— UTSA Research (@UTSAResearch) November 18, 2024
Learn more: https://t.co/xaQXH2H0bh pic.twitter.com/yLeznTSLbz
For over 40 years, UTSA's Texas South-West Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network has been supporting small businesses across the South Texas Triangle. #UTSA #UTSAResearch
— UTSA Research (@UTSAResearch) September 30, 2024
Read about the network's impact: https://t.co/erH5i4DARc pic.twitter.com/gEkVin8ewk
We're proud of our twelve faculty researchers who were recognized by the Academy of Distinguished Researchers this week! Four were inducted into the academy and eight received awards for their impactful publications. #UTSA #UTSAResearch
— UTSA Research (@UTSAResearch) September 20, 2024
Read more: https://t.co/fjxQ9eEv5l pic.twitter.com/JsPTU3ZBQ5
Congratulations to our talented graduate students Austin Patridge and Nicholas Stegmeier, who have been awarded Space Technology Graduate Research Opportunity (NSTGRO) fellowships by NASA! #UTSA #UTSAResearch
— UTSA Research (@UTSAResearch) August 9, 2024
Read more: https://t.co/s2IgdzkOq6 pic.twitter.com/WBJgmJQwdB
Congratulations to the six researchers and their teams investigating novel ways to improve trauma care with funding from the Trauma Research and Combat Casualty Care Collaborative (TRC4)! Read about their research: https://t.co/chbaLL9Q6Z#UTSA #UTSAResearch pic.twitter.com/Q6n42hG70D
— UTSA Research (@UTSAResearch) July 17, 2024
Congratulations to our post-doctoral student Lulu Zhang, who will conduct his research using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST)! Zhang is the first from UTSA to be awarded time on the JWST as a PI. #UTSA #UTSAResearch
— UTSA Research (@UTSAResearch) June 28, 2024
Read about his research: https://t.co/YaDWA6OwGu pic.twitter.com/pOS9tmTylt
We're excited to be collaborating with Morgan's MAC on research to improve patient outcomes and quality of life for people with disabilities! This week's showcase was a unique opportunity to learn about the research underway. #UTSA #UTSAResearch
— UTSA Research (@UTSAResearch) June 11, 2024
Read more: https://t.co/U9ZDO7EDg1 pic.twitter.com/pdIc7Z5pN8
Join us tomorrow at the Texas Demographic Conference hosted by @TexasDemography! Connect with fellow data enthusiasts and gain valuable insights that can inform your research. Learn more and register: https://t.co/FjZ6Yctyna pic.twitter.com/elKGxGBzf7
— UTSA Research (@UTSAResearch) May 28, 2024
Thank you to everyone who joined this spring's invigorating UIDP conference! It was inspiring to hear from research and industry leaders on how to build transformational U-I partnerships. #UTSA #UTSAResearchhttps://t.co/kRKdr5mtYa pic.twitter.com/iOaVY2NXsm
— UTSA Research (@UTSAResearch) May 10, 2024
We are honored and thrilled to share that we've joined the Universities Space Research Association (USRA)! This admission affirms UTSA's excellence in space-related science, technology and engineering. #UTSA #UTSAResearch
— UTSA Research (@UTSAResearch) May 3, 2024
Read more: https://t.co/BoYnGZNtVZ pic.twitter.com/jeV2r7wn49
Congratulations to our newest Fulbright Scholars, Steven Parker and Hongie Xie! Dr. Xie will study snow cover changes in Iceland, while Dr. Parker will construct novel, hybrid musical instruments in Taiwan. #UTSA #UTSAResearch
— UTSA Research (@UTSAResearch) April 18, 2024
Read more: https://t.co/cmNoZ1297W pic.twitter.com/hvgDsrWVL9
We've signed an MOU to advance research and development in aviation. This exciting collaboration between academia, government and industry may lead to the decarbonization of the aviation sector.https://t.co/uxQWNRguA2 pic.twitter.com/14utMyE4Ru
— UTSA Research (@UTSAResearch) April 4, 2024
UTSA researchers & @PittMedicine unveil a new way to profile childhood brain tumors, opening doors for targeted immunotherapies! The breakthrough was published in Science Translational Medicine. #UTSA #UTSAResearch
— UTSA Research (@UTSAResearch) March 25, 2025
Learn more: https://t.co/UUpDeE587s pic.twitter.com/BTQJrFRQ3D
How can San Antonio best compete on the national and global stage? UTSA President Taylor Eighmy joined thought leaders to create a roadmap for keeping San Antonio in the lead. #UTSA #UTSAResearch
— UTSA Research (@UTSAResearch) March 19, 2025
Explore their vision: https://t.co/A94elzSRjc pic.twitter.com/I5bPCE7O65
From hacking and phishing to stalking and cyberbullying, young people are frequent targets of cybercrime. CyManii is partnering with TASI to provide free online training for parents to keep their children safe online. #UTSA #UTSAResearch
— UTSA Research (@UTSAResearch) March 11, 2025
Read more: https://t.co/T2M04U0SMb pic.twitter.com/N4matKrtQL
A three-year plan to reduce crime in Tacoma in partnership with the Police Department and UTSA's Dr. Micheal Smith has come to its close, and the positive impact has been substantial! Congratulations, Dr. Smith! #UTSA #UTSAResearch
— UTSA Research (@UTSAResearch) March 3, 2025
Learn more: https://t.co/LhrsmCj8W1
We are proud and honored to share that three of our colleagues have joined the @AcadofInventors Class of 2025 senior members! Congratulations, James P. Chambers, Shrihari Sankarasubramanian and Jing Yong Ye! #UTSA #UTSAResearch
— UTSA Research (@UTSAResearch) February 20, 2025
Meet our senior members: https://t.co/Yw2YPVTPs5 pic.twitter.com/cPrFA7SxJH
UTSA researchers are studying neurofeedback, a promising therapy that could improve anxiety and PTSD. The treatment works by training brain wave activity to make patients' brains more regulated. #UTSA #UTSAResearch
— UTSA Research (@UTSAResearch) February 14, 2025
Learn more: https://t.co/NcQ7MQszle
Can AI boost recovery after a natural disaster? UTSA researchers believe so. Ao Du and Jiannan Cai are working to create AI tools that can streamline the complex process of rebuilding. #UTSA #UTSAResearch
— UTSA Research (@UTSAResearch) February 3, 2025
Learn more: https://t.co/5pzIHT9XH0 pic.twitter.com/r9rgv2aQ4V
Congratulations to UTSA's Rebecca Bria, who will bring ancient history to life with a new VR game allowing players to explore ancient Peru! This NEH-funded project will inspire the next generation of archaeologists. #UTSA #UTSAResearch
— UTSA Research (@UTSAResearch) January 16, 2025
Read more: https://t.co/2QAfK9DTVo
Congratulations to our newest National Academy of Inventors Fellow, Stanton F. McHardy! Dr McHardy was recognized for his prominent advancements in the fields of medicinal chemistry and drug discovery.#UTSA #UTSAResearch
— UTSA Research (@UTSAResearch) December 10, 2024
Read more: https://t.co/Bep9cfhLHV pic.twitter.com/h2oY7T08s2
We were honored to receive the Innovation & Economic Prosperity (IEP) Place Award from the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) at its annual meeting in Orlando! #UTSA #UTSAResearch
— UTSA Research (@UTSAResearch) November 22, 2024
Learn more about the award: https://t.co/rewqtK022e pic.twitter.com/hTqDUveheZ
The MATRIX AI team organized another dynamic event, bringing together leaders and researchers in AI to explore the future of trustworthy AI and other pressing issues in the field. Every seat was full! #UTSA #UTSAResearch
— UTSA Research (@UTSAResearch) October 17, 2024
Read more about the event: https://t.co/g0xRPQfXYl pic.twitter.com/kVEHx71GOF
“Our goal is to upskill and reskill one million workers in cybersecurity.” Meet some of the brilliant minds behind @CyManII, UTSA's Cybersecurity Manufacturing Innovation Institute. #UTSA #UTSAResearch
— UTSA Research (@UTSAResearch) August 29, 2024
Read more: https://t.co/VqmnB1uvKT pic.twitter.com/elGUBd4hqf
We have been named a finalist for two 2024 APLU Innovation & Economic Prosperity awards thanks to the impactful work of our colleagues at the Valdez Institute for Economic Development and across the university. #UTSA #UTSAResearch
— UTSA Research (@UTSAResearch) August 26, 2024
Read more: https://t.co/Hm2Dc77P7p pic.twitter.com/c3cO8AYLrb
Our graduate student Amanda Lamberson is studying how bird feeders affect urban bird populations, including density and diversity. Read about her process and findings here: https://t.co/3UR7LnDCFQ#UTSA #UTSAResearch pic.twitter.com/VuiTD2uuSz
— UTSA Research (@UTSAResearch) August 7, 2024
We've joined the Enabling Capabilities in Technology Consortium, dedicated to nuclear security and nonproliferation with funding from the NNSA. Congratulations to our PI in this collaboration, Miltos Alamaniotis! #UTSA #UTSAResearch
— UTSA Research (@UTSAResearch) July 8, 2024
Read more: https://t.co/NMqdYlRGKc pic.twitter.com/Ow4gZGc0nx
There's still time to register for the AIM Health R&D Summit! Join over 700 researchers, scholars and practitioners innovating in health care June 24-25.
— UTSA Research (@UTSAResearch) June 21, 2024
Read more about the event: https://t.co/fNt8zxY3kr
Register: https://t.co/7C1Pj3eGE2 pic.twitter.com/WAHjVhWaZZ
Congratulations to Dr. Jenny Hsieh, who is in the news again! Using brain organoids to study the development of Alzheimer's Disease, she and her team found that AD may begin earlier than previously thought. #UTSA #UTSAResearch
— UTSA Research (@UTSAResearch) June 7, 2024
Read the full story: https://t.co/IS6lqcsepU pic.twitter.com/hxbaKh8J1D
Join us on June 7 for the San Antonio Disability Research Forum. Learn about advances in research to support individuals with disabilities in our community. Learn more and register here: https://t.co/eq5jHapr8T pic.twitter.com/gMG6iJIqTG
— UTSA Research (@UTSAResearch) May 22, 2024
Congratulations to the iRemedyACT research team on securing funding from TRC4 to utilize AI in advancing trauma care in Texas! #UTSA #UTSAResearch
— UTSA Research (@UTSAResearch) May 8, 2024
Read more: https://t.co/iyzOamBNBn pic.twitter.com/yKyUWrmS9w
UIDP is coming to San Antonio! On May 7-9, we're proudly hosting the conference, "Driving Research and Development through Partnerships." Come build strategic partnerships that can lead to research and commercialization. Register: https://t.co/Ws4XduhjVW pic.twitter.com/shtvcoFWMP
— UTSA Research (@UTSAResearch) April 23, 2024
Exciting research has just been funded to uncover the mechanisms of lymphoma. The $1M grant from @CPRITTexas will extend for three years. Congratulations to Dr. Alexey A. Soshnev and the team! #UTSA #UTSAResearchhttps://t.co/xU2vf53zzd pic.twitter.com/sHJHOrqqwU
— UTSA Research (@UTSAResearch) April 16, 2024
Congratulations to UTSA professors Esteban López Ochoa and Wei Zhai for publishing an important body of research that examines bias in code enforcement – and may ultimately reduce demolitions!#UTSA #UTSAResearchhttps://t.co/dCut6nFopZ
— UTSA Research (@UTSAResearch) March 27, 2024