Corporate connections, an event at NSERL, and the last Thirsty Thursday of the year round out the stories for December.

Dr. Daniel's State of the University Address.

This month Kristin says thanks!

Dr. Chapman shares her vision for the UT Dallas Center for BrainHealth.

To read the complete story, click the title of the following:

• Metal Muscles Capture Nanotech Award

• UTD Mercury Takes it to a New Dimension With Award

• Teams Pool Talents in Cardboard Boat Race

• Papers Now Accepted for 2nd Annual Project Management
  Symposia

• Study of Virtuous Traits Wins Award

• UT Dallas Library Lands Role in Hollywood Release

• Wall Street Journal Reports on Benefits of UT Dallas
  Tuition Guarantee

• Helping Readers Avoid Losses in Translation

• UT Dallas Professor Translates Japanese Drama With Wit

Check out what is happening this month.

• UT Dallas Center for Values in Medicine, Science,
  & Technology Presents Jonathan Moreno

Comets basketball has begun and both the women's and men's basketball teams are off to a great start.

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