Halliburton gives $90,000 in grants to The University of Texas at Austin
February 28, 2007
Texas-Energy services company Halliburton has contributed $90,000 to support academic programs at The University of Texas at Austin, bringing the company's total university giving to nearly $7 million.
Engineer receives $400,000 to advance dynamic wireless networks
February 26, 2007
More robust wireless networks that could be used for mobile, evolving needs of emergency responders and others are one step closer as a result of a National Science Foundation Early Career Development award received by a University of Texas at Austin computer engineer.
Lower carbon dioxide emissions from coal-fueled power plants possible with technology development at University of Texas at Austin
February 22, 2007
A more economical technology for a 90 percent reduction of carbon dioxide emissions from coal-fueled power plants is being developed by a chemical engineer and his colleagues at The University of Texas at Austin as part of the TXU Carbon Management Program.
FAQ: Carbon capture and sequestration technology
February 22, 2007
Ellzey appointed assistant dean of international education
February 15, 2007
Dr. Janet Ellzey has been appointed to the new position of Assistant Dean for International Engineering Education in the College of Engineering.
Three professors elected members of National Academy of Engineering
February 14, 2007
Two computer science professors and a professor of engineering have been elected to the National Academy of Engineering (NAE), widely considered among the highest honors to be earned in the engineering and technology professions.
Professor named fellow of international association
February 12, 2007
Chemical Engineering Professor Grant Willson was recently elected a fellow of the International Society for Optical Engineering for his contributions to lithography and microelectronic processing.
Chemical engineer receives university teaching innovation award
February 12, 2007
Chemical Engineering Professor Dave Allen was awarded the Excellence in Teaching Award from the Division of Instructional Innovation and Assessment (DIIA) at The University of Texas at Austin.
Chemical engineering student earns best poster award regionally
February 12, 2007
Tracy Bucholz, a graduate student in chemical engineering, received the best poster by a graduate student award at the Polymers West Gordon Research Conference.
Lawler receives alumni award from alma mater
February 5, 2007
Environmental Engineering Professor Desmond Lawler received the distinguished alumni award from his alma mater, the University of North Carolina.
Chemical engineer elected to profession's hall of fame
February 2, 2007
Chemical Engineering Professor Thomas Edgar will be one of three 2007 inductees into the Process Automation Hall of Fame.
Current national maps hinder flood predictions, panel led by University of Texas engineer finds
February 1, 2007
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) needs improved flood plain maps to guide decisions on flood insurance coverage and land use restrictions, reported a National Research Council panel led by a water resources engineer from The University of Texas at Austin.
