The University of Texas at Arlington offers students both high-caliber classroom instruction and opportunities to gain real-world, hands-on experience.
Connor Berberek, a mechanical engineering major who will graduate Friday during the College of Engineering’s 7 p.m. commencement ceremony at Globe Life Field, took full advantage of UT Arlington’s undergraduate research opportunities by working alongside researchers at UTA’s Research Institute (UTARI) in Fort Worth this spring. There, he helped fabricate and test composite materials—combinations of two or more substances that result in a stronger, more durable material—an experience that enriched his coursework and affirmed his decision to pursue a career in mechanical engineering.