Research in the College of Science With a total student population approximating 3000, including 275 graduate students, the College of Science is one of the four largest academic units of The University of Texas at Arlington. Its faculty are committed to excellence in education and research, and they are dedicated to serving the various science-dependent elements of the Texas community. Research is an integral part of the College's program. It develops new knowledge and, at the same time, develops the students' investigative skills and techniques.
Students learn through close interaction with professors and other scientists engaged on research .
Research also enhances the faculty's capabilities, and research capacity continues to be an important criterion in the selection and advancement of faculty. Much of the research within the College is applied in nature. Generally it addresses basic scientific questions of mutual interest to both university and industrial scientists. It is consistent with the university's role of providing education and training to its students and of developing new knowledge through research while, at the same time, addressing some of the basic needs of industry. This applied science thrust received its major impetus with approval of the doctoral programs in Applied Chemistry and Applied Physics which have industrial internships as one of their key degree requirements.