Research
Data-Mining Research May Aid Flight Safety
Computer scientists at UT Dallas are developing technology that will sift through mountains of aviation data in search of ways to further enhance flight safety. The work focuses on more than three decades of what are called "anomalous aviation events," or incidents that deviated from normal flight operations. read more
Giving
Ericsson Dedicates New Funds to UT Dallas
In a show of continued support, Ericsson North America has pledged more than $100,000 in scholarships to UT Dallas for the 2008-2009 academic year. In addition, Ericsson has donated $100,000 to the UT Dallas MobileLab. read more
Faculty
GIS Program Chief is Retiring After 31 Years
UT Dallas is saying goodbye this summer to a man who helped put its Geospatial Information Systems program on the map. Dr. Ron Briggs, head of the GIS program, is graduating to professor emeritus after 31 years with the University. Colleagues paid tribute to Briggs at a June 27 luncheon and served him a meal of his favorite foods: Brussels sprouts, baby carrots, pancakes, Heinz beans and marmite. read more
Campus
DART Riders Get the Best Seat(s) on Campus
Students trekking to and from campus with heavy books, laptops and other supplies can now rest their weary legs on shiny new benches as they wait to catch a DART bus. The green benches were installed recently thanks to a dedicated group of former students. read more
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"In this Caillebotte still life, it is the merchant who has arranged the objects, not the painter."
Richard Brettell, professor of art and aesthetics
— Fort Worth Star-Telegram
“The risk is that if you don't have all the skills and capabilities that you need, it can become a source of failure.”
Joseph Picken, executive director for the Institute for Innovation and Entrepeneurship
— Dallas Business Journal
“A new academic study says cities in states viewed as relatively corrupt pay higher interest rates when issuing uninsured bonds, equal to a two-notch ratings downgrade.”
study by Alexander W. Butler,
assistant professor of finance
— Forbes
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