Professor in Computational Mechanics Elected Member of the National Academy of Sciences
April 29, 2009
Thomas J.R. Hughes, an innovator in computational mechanics, has been elected a member of the National Academy of Sciences, one of the highest honors given to a scientist or engineer in the United States.
Solar Cells, Batteries and Geological Storage Research Receive $30.5 Million at The University of Texas at Austin
April 29, 2009
With two $15 million grants, scientists and engineers aim to revolutionize solar cells and provide the fundamental science for geological storage of greenhouse gases as part of two Energy Frontier Research Centers (EFRCs) established at The University of Texas at Austin by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).
Cockrell School names 2009 Staff Excellence Award winners
April 28, 2009
The Cockrell School of Engineering has selected six staff members to receive the 2009 Staff Excellence Awards.
Black engineers student group wins regional award
April 23, 2009
The University of Texas at Austin chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) was honored as the 2009 Region V Distinguished Chapter of the Year award at the 35th annual national convention in March.
Civil engineering professor to appear on public television documentary
April 23, 2009
Beginning tonight at 8 p.m. on KLRU-TV, Dr. Robert Gilbert, professor of civil engineering, will appear on a public television hour-long documentary about Hurricane Ike, one of this country's most destructive storms.
Cockrell School graduate program ranks in the top 10 nationally
April 23, 2009
In the latest annual rankings of graduate programs by U.S. News & World Report, the Cockrell School of Engineering ranked 10th in the United States among 198 engineering schools offering doctoral programs, and fifth among public institutions.
Chemical Engineer Elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
April 22, 2009
Adam Heller, an acclaimed chemical engineering research professor and professor emeritus at The University of Texas at Austin, has been elected a fellow into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences (AAAS), along with Nobel Peace Prize laureate Nelson Mandela, actor James Earl Jones, U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates and singer/humanitarian Bono.
Professor Janet Ellzey Appointed Vice Provost
April 22, 2009
Dr. Janet Ellzey, professor of mechanical engineering and assistant dean for international engineering education, has been appointed vice provost at The University of Texas at Austin
Four Cockrell School staff members receive university's Outstanding Staff awards
April 20, 2009
The University of Texas at Austin has selected four Cockrell School of Engineering staff members to receive a 2009 Outstanding Staff Award.
One-story masonry building survives strong jolts during seismic tests
April 17, 2009
A one-story masonry structure survived two days of intense earthquake jolts after engineering researchers from The University of Texas at Austin and the University of California, San Diego put it to the test this month.
Nuclear and Radiation Engineering Program to receive $25,000
April 16, 2009
The Nuclear and Radiation Engineering Program at The University of Texas at Austin will receive $25,000 from Exelon, a large electric and gas utility.
Graduate student receives $250,000 Hertz Fellowship
April 14, 2009
Paul Abel, a chemical engineering graduate student at The University of Texas at Austin, has received a 2009-2010 Hertz Fellowship valued at more than $250,000.
Undergraduates receive first, second places in AIChE regional conference
April 9, 2009
Chemical engineering students Barbara Ekerdt and Alper Konuk earned first and second places, respectively, in the Student Paper Competition at the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) Regional Conference recently held in Austin.
Associate professor elected fellow of International Society for Optics and Photonics
April 9, 2009
Shaochen Chen, mechanical engineering associate professor at The University of Texas at Austin, has been elected fellow of the International Society for Optics and Photonics, more commonly known as SPIE, for his achievements in laser materials processing at the nanoscale.
Women in Engineering Program director selected to join the Leadership Texas Class
April 8, 2009
Tricia Berry, director of the Women in Engineering Program at The University of Texas at Austin, has been selected to join the Leadership Texas Class of 2009 by the Foundation for Women's Resources.
Aerospace engineering and engineering mechanics professor receives 2009 Theodore von Karman Medal
April 8, 2009
Thomas J. R. Hughes, aerospace engineering and engineering mechanics professor at The University of Texas at Austin, has been awarded the 2009 Theodore von Karman Medal by the Engineering Mechanics Division of the American Society of Civil Engineers.
Engineers collapse 120-foot bridge to study behavior, safety
April 3, 2009
After applying a much larger load than expected, engineers at the Ferguson Structural Engineering Laboratory successfully collapsed a 120-foot bridge with an intentionally fractured girder.
Chemical engineering professor recognized as "Most Cited Author" and "Most Prolific Author"
April 2, 2009
Donald Paul, chemical engineering professor at The University of Texas at Austin, has been recognized by the publisher Elsevier as the "Most Cited Author" and "Most Prolific Author" for both the 1971-2008 and 2000-2008 periods for its journal Polymer.
University of Texas at Austin, IBM collaboration helps develop water purification technology
April 1, 2009
IBM Corp. recently announced it had developed a novel membrane technology that filters out salts as well as potentially harmful toxins such as arsenic from water while using less energy than other forms of water purification.
