Lighter power sources for communication devices expected from $5.8 million grant to engineers, chemists
June 27, 2007
A technology to produce fuel cells that serve as easily replaced, lightweight power sources for cell phones, laptops, MP3 players and other devices is being developed by a team led by a mechanical engineer at The University of Texas at Austin.
Electrical engineering professor named consultant by Virginia governor
June 25, 2007
Prof. Ted Rappaport, professor of electrical engineering, has been asked by Virginia Governor Timothy M. Kaine to serve on the state's "Broadband Roundtable", a project that will have Dr. Rappaport working with former Virginia Governor Mark Warner and Virginia’s Secretary of Technology Aneesh Chopra to develop strategies to accelerate broadband connectivity to rural homes and businesses in Virginia.
Civil engineer invited to National Academy of Engineering's "Frontiers" program
June 25, 2007
Dr. Travis Waller, civil engineering assistant professor, was selected to participate in the National Academy of Engineering's Frontiers of Engineering program.
Biomedical Engineering Student to attend international meeting with Nobel laureates
June 25, 2007
Carolyn Bayer, a biomedical engineering doctoral student, has been selected by the National Science Foundation to attend the 57th Lindau Meeting of Nobel Laureates and Students in Lindau, Germany.
Woods receives national award for long-term support of women in engineering
June 22, 2007
Dr. Sherry Woods, director of special projects under Associate Dean of Academic Affairs David Dolling, was chosen to receive the Women in Engineering Programs and Advocates Network (WEPAN) Founders Award, which honors members who exemplify the spirit of WEPAN founders through long-term efforts for the organization.
Chemical engineer receives national award for excellence in publications
June 21, 2007
Dr. Thomas M. Truskett, chemical engineering assistant professor, will receive the 2007 Allan P. Colburn Award from the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE).
Texas establishes severe storm research center
June 20, 2007
SSPEED is state's first hub for storm prediction, evacuation, disaster research Texas Gov. Rick Perry has signed legislation creating Texas' first research center to focus exclusively on predicting and planning for disasters caused by hurricanes and tropical storms. Legislation creating the new center -- the Severe Storm Prediction, Education and Evacuation from Disaster Center, or SSPEED -- was sponsored by Rep. Dennis Bonnen and Sen. Kyle Janek and unanimously passed both houses of the Texas Legislature this spring.
Dean Streetman appointed to university-wide council to advise President Powers
June 19, 2007
Dr. Ben Streetman, dean of the College of Engineering, has been appointed to a university-wide council to advise the president and develop a strategic and business plan for the university.
Aerospace professor receives Polish medal for work in computational mechanics
June 19, 2007
Dr. J. Tinsley Oden, professor of aerospace engineering and engineering mechanics, will receive the O.C. Zienkiewicz Medal from the Polish Association for Computational Mechanics (PACM) for his contributions to the field, especially in Poland.
Mechanical engineering professor to become president of Acoustical Society of America
June 19, 2007
Dr. Mark F. Hamilton, mechanical engineering professor, was elected by the membership as the next president of the Acoustical Society of America.
Aerospace engineering professor awarded medal for applied mechanics contributions
June 14, 2007
Dr. Thomas J. Hughes, professor of aerospace engineering and engineering mechanics, was awarded the Timoshenko Medal which recognizes distinguished contributions to the field of applied mechanics.
Two aerospace engineering professors to receive honorary doctorates
June 14, 2007
Two aerospace engineering professors, Dr. Ivo M. Babuska and Dr. Thomas J. Hughes, will receive honorary doctorates from international universities this year.
Petroleum engineer receives award for best paper award
June 13, 2007
Dr. Carlos Torres-Verdín, associate professor in the department of petroleum and geosystems engineering, and his research group received the Best Paper Award for a Refereed Paper published during 2006 in the Society of Petrophysicists and Well Log Analysts' (SPWLA) journal Petrophysics.
Aerospace engineer receives highest civilian honor from U.S. Navy
June 13, 2007
Dr. Hans Mark, aerospace engineering professor at The University of Texas at Austin, has been honored with the U.S. Navy's Distinguished Public Service Award for more than 50 years of research with military relevance.
AMD pledges $1 million to computer engineering at The University of Texas at Austin
June 12, 2007
The University of Texas at Austin College of Engineering has received a $1 million endowment pledge from AMD. This unique endowment, the first of its kind at the university, will be used for course redesign, student and faculty support and laboratory improvement, and will be administered by the chairman of the Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Department. The funds will be given over a four-year period.
Mechanical Engineering professor receives medal for graphic science
June 12, 2007
Dr. Ronald E. Barr, professor of mechanical engineering, received the Orthogonal Medal from North Carolina State University for his contributions in engineering design graphics and national leadership in engineering education.
Environmental engineering doctoral student receives research fellowship and grant
June 8, 2007
Stephanie Johnson, an environmental engineering doctoral student received the J. Walter Porter Fellowship from the Texas Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE).
Civil engineering student organization placed sixth in national competition
June 8, 2007
The university's student chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers placed sixth among 43 schools in the 2007 Steel Bridge National Competition.
Biomedical engineering professor wins international young investigator award
June 8, 2007
Dr. Muhammad Zaman, assistant professor of biomedical engineering, received the 2007 Young Investigator Award in Matrix Biology by the Federation of European Biochemical Societies (FEBS).
Civil engineer awarded for contributions to urban transportation planning
June 8, 2007
Dr. Kara Kockelman, associate professor of transportation engineering, received the 2007 Harland Bartholomew Award from the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE).
Civil engineering professor named Diplomate, Water Resources Engineer
June 1, 2007
Dr. Joseph F. Malina, a professor of civil engineering was named Diplomate, Water Resources Engineer (D.WRE) by the American Academy of Water Resources Engineers.
New Orleans levee report completed by panel including University of Texas at Austin engineer
June 1, 2007
A report that recommends steps to reduce hurricane damage in New Orleans was released today by an expert engineering panel of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE).
Undergraduate coordinator and academic advisor wins outstanding staff award
June 1, 2007
Joanne Belsley, an undergraduate coordinator and academic advisor in civil, architectural and environmental engineering, is the first staff member to receive the Texas Blazers Outstanding Staff award.
