Study shows converting manure to biogas can power homes, reduce emissions
July 24, 2008
Converting livestock manure into a domestic renewable fuel source could generate enough electricity to meet up to 3 percent of North America's entire consumption needs and lead to a significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.
New chlorine-tolerant, desalination membrane hopes to boost access to clean water
July 22, 2008
A chemical engineering professor at The University of Texas at Austin is part of a team that has developed a chlorine-tolerant membrane that should simplify the water desalination process, increasing access to fresh water and possibly reducing greenhouse gases.
Cockrell School names new associate deans
July 18, 2008
Dean Designate Greg Fenves has appointed Drs. John Ekerdt and Gerald Speitel associate deans of the Cockrell School of Engineering beginning Sept. 1.
Transportation engineering professor named chairman of state transportation committee
July 17, 2008
C. Michael Walton, transportation engineering professor at The University of Texas at Austin, has been elected chairman of the Texas Department of Transportation's "2030 Committee."
Mechanical engineering professor appointed to U.S. Army Science Board
July 10, 2008
The Secretary of the U.S. Army has appointed Delbert Tesar, mechanical engineering professor at The University of Texas at Austin, to a three-year term as a member of the U.S. Army Science Board.
Civil engineering professor and former student receive national best paper award
July 8, 2008
Lance Manuel, civil engineering professor, and Patrick Ragan, his former student, received a Best Journal Paper Award from the American Society of Mechanical Engineer's Technical Committee on Wind Energy for their paper, "Statistical Extrapolation Methods for Estimating Wind Turbine Extreme Loads."
University of Texas students set for flight aboard NASA's 'Weightless Wonder'
July 7, 2008
A team of aerospace engineering students from The University of Texas at Austin will travel to NASA Johnson Space Center's Ellington Field to conduct nanosatellite experiments aboard the agency’s "Weightless Wonder" aircraft, which produces weightlessness for up to 25 seconds.
Civil engineering professor receives national honor
July 2, 2008
Dr. James Jirsa, civil engineering professor at The University of Texas at Austin, was named an American Concrete Institute Honorary Member for his outstanding accomplishments in the research areas of design, behavior, and durability of concrete structures including repair and strengthening of structures, and for his leadership in improving the institute's international relationships.
Transportation engineering professor receives statewide student advisor award
July 2, 2008
Dr. Chandra Bhat, civil, transportation engineering professor at The University of Texas at Austin, received the 2008 Texas Institute of Transportation Engineers Student Chapter Advisor Award.
