Faculty

News and information for and about UT Dallas faculty.

3 Honored for Outstanding Teaching, Advising

Two educators and one staff member were honored for their teaching and academic advising at the University Honor's Convocation. read more

Catherine Eckel Named University of Arizona's 2008 Wilson Scholar

Dr. Catherine Eckel, a professor of economics in the School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences, was named the University of Arizona's 2008 Wilson Scholar. read more

Science, On the House

Now through Sept. 1, students, faculty and staff can visit the Dallas Museum of Nature and Science free of charge when they present their Comet Card at the box office. read more

Biology Prof to Defend Darwin's Theory

UT Dallas biology professor Stephen D. Levene has been asked to serve on a panel debating the film Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed. read more

Kusch Lecture to Study Imaging of Resources

George McMechamThe annual Polykarp Kusch Lecture Series resumes at UT Dallas on Wednesday, April 23, with a talk by geophysical researcher George McMechan. The Ida M. Green Professor in the University's School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics will discuss "3-D Imaging of Earth's Energy Resources." read more

Geologist Will Give a History Lesson on Dallas

Dr. Robert SternHow did Dallas grow from a one-room log cabin to the ninth-largest city in the nation? Looking beyond the usual answers of ambitious founders and great opportunities for wealth, UT Dallas geologist Robert J. Stern sees reasons that have to do with several subtle but important natural advantages. read more

Concert to Feature 'Bach and Friends'

Portrait of J.S. BachComposer-conductor Robert Xavier Rodriguez, University professor of music at UT Dallas, will direct the UT Dallas Musica Nova ensemble in Bach and Friends on Friday, April 25. The free concert will also feature UT Dallas student musicians. read more

Professor Tobey Named Distinguished Lecturer

Dr. Emily A. Tobey, a professor in the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences, has been named a Distinguished Lecturer for Sigma Xi, the international Scientific Research Society. read more

Noted Physicist Appointed Program Head of Science/Mathematics Education

Dr. Robert C. Hilborn, an award-winning physicist, will join The UT Dallas School of Natural Sciences & Mathematics as program head of the Department of Science/Mathematics Education effective Jan. 2. read more

Prof Addresses U.N. Biological Arms Meeting

Dr. Marie Chevrier, an associate professor of public policy and political economy at UT Dallas, addressed the State Parties to the Biological Weapons Convention at its annual meeting in Geneva. read more

New Management Faculty Cover Broad Spectrum of Disciplines

Newcomers in the School of Management's faculty are notable for the depth of their education and the breadth of their experiences. One is also the director of UT Dallas' new Negotiations Center. read more

Internship Director Appointed to National Post

The National Society for Experiential Education has elected School of General Studies internship director Susan Chizeck to its board. read more

Hirings Amplify Electrical Engineering's Strengths

With the arrival of five newcomers this fall, electrical engineering faculty now number 49. read more

Researcher Lands Computer Security Grant from Air Force

A University of Texas at Dallas researcher is one of just 29 scientists and engineers to receive a grant this year from the U.S. Air Force's prestigious Young Investigator Research Program. read more

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May 14, 2008