Once considered stable, East Antarctic ice sheet may have begun to lose ice
November 23, 2009
The East Antarctic ice sheet, the Earth's largest repository of solid fresh water and previously considered stable, now appears to be losing ice at an estimated rate of 57 gigatonnes per year, according to scientists at The University of Texas at Austin.
Peppas receives international award
November 20, 2009
Dr. Nicholas Peppas has won the Maurice Marie Janot Award from the European Pharmaceutical Society APGI and the Paul Neumann Foundation for Scientific Research.
40 years ago today… a Longhorn Landed on the Moon
November 19, 2009
On November 19, 1969, Captain Alan Bean became the fourth man to walk on the moon. A 1955 aerospace engineering graduate, he is the first and only Longhorn to take a giant leap for mankind and discover the mystery of the moon. Now as an accomplished artist, he documents his experiences and those of his fellow moonwalkers with paint.
Petroleum engineering student named to national All Tournament Water Polo Team
November 18, 2009
John Littlepage was named to the 2009 Men's National Collegiate Club Championship All-Tournament Water Polo Team.
Walton receives Texas transportation award
November 13, 2009
Michael Walton, professor of civil engineering at The University of Texas at Austin, received the Texas Road Hand Award from the Texas Department of Transportation for his public spirit in championing transportation projects.
Pan receives UCLA alumnus award
November 13, 2009
David Pan, associate professor of electrical engineering, received the 2009 Distinguished Young Alumnus AWard from the University of California, Los Angeles.
Engineers' vaccine wins Grand Challenge Award from Gates Foundation
November 10, 2009
Researchers' unconventional approach to improve health in the developing world "shows great promise."
Biomedical engineering student receives $33,000 Larry Temple scholarship
November 9, 2009
Natalie Craik, biomedical engineering and Plan II undergraduate student, was one of two recipients of the university's 2009-10 Larry Temple Scholarship.
Electrical engineering undergraduate receives Radio Club of America scholarship
November 9, 2009
Carlos Esteva, electrical engineering undergraduate at The University of Texas at Austin was selected for the 2009 Radio Club of America (RCA) scholarship.
Petroleum engineering professor receives international award
November 9, 2009
Mukul M. Sharma, petroleum engineering professor at The University of Texas at Austin, received the 2009 Anthony F. Lucas Gold Medal, the major technical award from the Society of Petroleum Engineers.
Petroleum engineering professor receives national honor
November 9, 2009
Russell T. Johns, petroleum engineering professor at The University of Texas at Austin, received Distinguished Membership from the Society of Petroleum Engineers.
Civil engineering professor receives national award
November 9, 2009
Daene McKinney, environmental and water resources engineering professor at The University of Texas at Austin, received the 2009 Richard R. Torrens award from the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE).
Aerospace engineering professor receives honorary membership to Czech Society for Mechanics
November 9, 2009
Aerospace engineering professor Ivo Babuska, has been named honorary member of the Czech Society for Mechanics.
Electrical engineers team with physician to improve reading of heart's signals
November 9, 2009
Mice are often used in research, but the frenetic beating of their hearts can make it difficult to measure their heartbeat's strength. A new device developed by university faculty and now selling to heart researchers offers a more accurate reading.
Chemical engineer receives national service award
November 8, 2009
Dr. Isaac C. Sanchez, professor of chemical engineering at The University of Texas at Austin, received the Award for Service to Society from the American Institute of Chemical Engineers.
Engineers Receive $7 million through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
November 4, 2009
Cockrell School of Engineering researchers have received more than $7 million in research funds through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, according to the university's Office of Sponsored Projects.
