Electrical and computer engineering professor receives more than $1 million in grants
December 18, 2007
Dr. Joydeep Ghosh, an electrical and computer engineering professor, received two grants totaling more than $1 million from the National Science Foundation to apply his data mining research techniques in two distinct areas.
Global satellite mission recognized for improving understanding of Earth's water changes
December 18, 2007
The Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment (GRACE) mission operated by the Center for Space Research at The University of Texas at Austin has received the prestigious William T. Pecora Award for outstanding contributions toward understanding the Earth through remote sensing.
Electrical engineering professor wins third of four major signal processing industry awards
December 18, 2007
Dr. Alan Bovik, an electrical engineering professor, has received the Signal Processing Society Education Award from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).
Aerospace engineering professor elected member of the Italian Lombard Institute
December 17, 2007
Dr. Thomas J.R. Hughes, an aerospace engineering professor, was elected a foreign member in the Mathematics section of Italy's Lombard Institute, Academy of Sciences and Letters.
Aerospace engineering professor delivers Newmark Distinguished Lecture
December 17, 2007
Dr. Thomas J.R. Hughes, an aerospace engineering professor, delivered the 2007-2008 Newmark Distinguished Lecture at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.
Civil engineer receives alumni award from the University of Nebraska
December 17, 2007
Dr. James Jirsa, a civil engineering professor, was one of four alumni selected to participate in "Master's Week" at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for his work as a leading applications-oriented researcher in the behavior and design of reinforced concrete structures.
Nerve repair mechanisms under investigation with $2.1 million grants to mechanical engineer
December 17, 2007
Adela Ben-Yakar, assistant professor of mechanical engineering at The University of Texas at Austin, has received $2.1 million to discover genes that affect nerve regeneration in a simple organism that shares many genetic traits with humans and other higher organisms.
Electrical engineer and mechanical engineer honored with Texas Exes Teaching Award
December 14, 2007
Dr. Constantine Caramanis, an electrical engineering assistant professor, and Moss Shimek, a mechanical engineering teaching assistant, were elected to receive Texas Exes Teaching Awards.
Chemical engineering student receives national best poster award
December 7, 2007
Caleb Funk, a chemical engineering doctoral student, received the 2007 Best Poster Award from the Separations Division of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers.
The Cockrell School of Engineering announces 2007 Distinguished Graduates
December 7, 2007
Four alumni were elected Distinguished Engineering Graduates of The University of Texas at Austin and were honored at fall commencement ceremonies on Dec. 8.
Civil engineering dissertation selected for national award
December 7, 2007
Dr. Xiaokun Wang, a former civil engineering doctoral student, has been selected to receive a 2007 Council of University Transportation Centers Pikarsky Award for best Ph.D. dissertation in Science and Technology.
Students solve environmental challenges with robots during First LEGO League tournament
December 6, 2007
More than 500 elementary and middle school students will compete in engineering challenges in the fourth annual Central Texas FIRST LEGO League Championship Tournament sponsored by 3M, the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin, DTEACh, FIRST, HEB, KVUE-TV, Media Event Concepts, National Instruments, Polycom, Silicon Laboratories and SpawGlass.
Chemical engineering sophomore wins university's first Undergraduate Research Award
December 5, 2007
Chemical engineering sophomore Barbara Ekerdt won the first Undergraduate Research Award from the university's Senate of College Councils.
Electrical and computer engineering professor receives 2007 Okawa Award
December 5, 2007
Dr. J.K. Aggarwal, an electrical and computer engineering professor, received the 2007 Okawa Prize from the Okawa Foundation for Information and Telecommunication of Japan.
