Students test entrepreneurship, commercialization skills at global technology competition, Nov. 2 and 3
October 30, 2007
The fifth annual Idea to Product® Global Competition at The University of Texas at Austin. WHEN: Feedback rounds with judge panels will be held Friday, Nov. 2 from 9 a.m.-noon. Challenge (semi-final) rounds will be held on Saturday, Nov. 3 from 9 a.m.-noon, followed by the championship round from 2-5 p.m.
University of Texas at Austin professors honored by national science organization
October 25, 2007
Four professors at The University of Texas at Austin have been elected as 2007 fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
Willson receives semiconductor industry's highest award
October 24, 2007
Dr. C. Grant Willson, a chemical engineering professor at The University of Texas at Austin, received the 2007 SEMI Award for North America for his significant technical contributions to the microelectronics industry. The award is widely considered among the highest honors achieved in the semiconductor industry.
Engineering students haunt neighborhoods for food bank
October 24, 2007
Among the costumed ghouls and goblins haunting Austin neighborhoods this month will be Cockrell School engineering students pursuing a good cause. Two weeks before Halloween each year, hundreds of student members of engineering organizations fan out across the city to collect food for the Capital Area Food Bank.
Methods for regulating wind power's variability under development by electrical engineer
October 16, 2007
As Texas' electric grid operator prepares to add power lines for carrying future wind-generated energy, an electrical engineer at The University of Texas at Austin is developing improved methods for determining the extent to which power from a wind farm can displace a conventional power plant, and how best to regulate varying wind power.
Nano changes to lab courses offer big real-world impact for student experience
October 15, 2007
This fall, many science and engineering laboratory classes made tiny changes with a big impact when the university launched its new "Nanolab at UT" program.
Mechanical engineering professor to discuss distance learning in Niger, Africa
October 12, 2007
Dr. Sheldon Landsberger, a mechanical engineering professor, will deliver two lectures in Niger, Africa on implementing computer-based methods of teaching for the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
New Membrane Strips Carbon Dioxide from Natural Gas Faster and Better
October 11, 2007
A modified plastic material greatly improves the ability to separate global warming-linked carbon dioxide from natural gas as the gas is prepared for use, according to engineers at The University of Texas at Austin who have analyzed the new plastic's performance.
Dean Streetman honored by IBM
October 10, 2007
Dean Ben Streetman was honored during IBM Austin's 40th anniversary celebration for "outstanding leadership in engineering education and innovation."
Aerospace engineering senior receives Mike Wacker Award
October 10, 2007
The Texas Parents Association presented the 2007 Mike Wacker Award for overcoming great adversity to Jeffrey Mikeska, an aerospace engineering and biology senior.
Civil engineering professor receives 2007 Shamsher Prakash Research Award
October 5, 2007
Civil Engineering Associate Professor Ellen Rathje has received the 2007 Shamsher Prakash Research Award from the Shamsher Prakash Foundation for her contributions to geotechnical earthquake engineering.
Three professors inducted into National Academy of Engineering
October 4, 2007
A professor of aerospace engineering and two professors of computer science and electrical engineering were formally inducted into the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) Sept. 30, widely considered among the highest honors to be earned in the engineering and technology professions.
Mechanical engineer receives 2007 INFORMS Prize for Teaching Practice
October 3, 2007
Mechanical Engineering Professor Paul Jensen received the 2007 Prize for Teaching Practice from the Institute for Operations Research and Management Sciences (INFORMS).
Aerospace engineer named associate fellow of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
October 3, 2007
Dr. Maruthi Akella, an aerospace engineering assistant professor, has been named an associate fellow of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) for his outstanding contributions to aerospace attitude dynamics, control theory and networked systems.
Aerospace Engineering, Engineering Mechanics Professor J.R. Hughes Inducted into American Academy
October 1, 2007
CAMBRIDGE, MA – Thomas J.R. Hughes, Professor of Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics and Computational & Applied Mathematics at the University of Texas at Austin will be inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences at a ceremony here on Saturday, October 6.
