News Center Digest
News Center Digest compiles the most recent UT Dallas news by category. Dates indicate the first day of publication.
RESEARCH
Nanotech Presents Measurement Challenges
(2009-11-19) New nanoscale materials and devices are required to replace the silicon transistor that's at the heart of today's semiconductors, but to build these new devices, researchers will have to be able to measure the thickness of layers consisting of only a few atoms, according to a UT Dallas researcher.
CAMPUS
Memories, Hopes Shared at Panel of Presidents
(2009-11-20) A University that had a unique start, then soon started realizing its rich potential, was the subject of a personal and often humorous panel discussion this week among President David E. Daniel and his two immediate predecessors at UT Dallas, Dr. Franklyn Jenifer and Dr. Robert Rutford.
Exploring Turnaround Ideas for Tight Times
(2009-11-20) A panel of top corporate transformation experts explored opportunities and strategies for turning around troubled and underperforming companies at the inaugural public event of the new Center for Finance Strategy Innovation at the UT Dallas School of Management.
STUDENTS
Indisputably Excellent: Mediation Teams Win Big
(2009-11-20) UT Dallas students returned from the National Mediation Tournament recently with top honors. A UT Dallas team took first place to win the Dan Stamatelos National Trophy for Advocacy. Another won fourth place in the Mediation category. In addition, Dina Shahrokhi won the Stephanie Jennings Memorial Award for Outstanding Mediator.
Grant Targets Shortage of Math-Science Grads
(2009-11-19) Responding to a national shortage, the National Science Foundation has awarded UT Dallas, Collin College and Richland College nearly $2.5 million to graduate more students with science, technology, engineering and math degrees. The grant attempts to reverse the trend of decreases in science and math degrees awarded in the U.S. in recent decades.
IN print & on Air
UT Dallas Hopes to Build Community
(2009-11-19) "We need to be more than a college campus. We need to be a college community. ...If we have success, we will make North Texas, North Dallas, Richardson one of the most interesting places for a young person to go. Much like Palo Alto or Cambridge, Mass." - UT Dallas President David E. Daniel
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