UT Dallas News Center is an official news voice of The University of Texas at Dallas. http://www.utdallas.edu/news/ http://www.utdallas.edu/news/2013/5/24-23941_NSM-Awards-Recognize-Exemplary-Teaching-and-Staff-_article-wide.html?WT.mc_id=NewsRSS The School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics at UT Dallas recently honored three individuals for teaching excellence and service. The 2013 Outstanding Faculty Teaching Award went to Dr. Mohammad Akbar, senior lecturer in the Department of Mathematical Sciences. Rodrigo Vinluan, a graduate student in the Department of Chemistry, received the Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award. ]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 05:00:00 -0500 http://www.utdallas.edu/news/2013/5/24-23991_ECS-Faculty-Member-Edward-Esposito-Mourned_article.html?WT.mc_id=NewsRSS UT Dallas is mourning Dr. Edward Joseph Esposito, a faculty member in the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science, who died at age 62. Esposito was an assistant dean and senior lecturer in electrical engineering at UT Dallas. In 2009, Dr. Esposito helped launch the UTDesign program, which provided a path for students to tackle projects proposed by local industry and other organizations. ]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 05:00:00 -0500 http://www.utdallas.edu/news/2013/5/23-23911_University-Mourns-Longtime-Management-Professor_article.html?WT.mc_id=NewsRSS The University of Texas at Dallas is mourning Dr. Constantine "Connie" Konstans, a longtime accounting and information management professor in the Naveen Jindal School of Management, who died Monday. Konstans recently was honored with a UT Dallas endowed professorship in his name, as well as a Lifetime Achievement Award from D CEO magazine. Early this year he was named a 2013 Fellow of the Open Compliance and Ethics Group, a nonprofit to help organizations achieve principled performance in areas such as governance and assurance. ]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 05:00:00 -0500 http://www.utdallas.edu/news/2013/5/20-23801_EPPS-Students-Selected-Nominees-for-Teacher-of-the_article-wide.html?WT.mc_id=NewsRSS For the third year, students in the School of Economics, Policy and Political Science rewarded faculty with nominations for best professors of the year at an awards ceremony last month. Students nominated professors from each of the seven degree areas within EPPS for Outstanding Teaching Comet Awards, and a winner was selected in each. The winners received crystal apples engraved with their names. ]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 05:00:00 -0500 http://www.utdallas.edu/news/2013/5/14-23681_Professor-Uses-Language-of-Math-to-Describe-Natura_article-wide.html?WT.mc_id=NewsRSS Dr. Dmitry Rachinskiy, a professor of mathematical sciences who recently joined the UT Dallas faculty, applies principles of mathematics to natural systems to better understand problems and phenomena in biology, physics, chemistry, technology, geosciences and economics. ]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 05:00:00 -0500 http://www.utdallas.edu/news/2013/5/8-23611_Director-of-Real-Estate-Programs-Took-to-Field-Ear_article.html?WT.mc_id=NewsRSS Dr. Randall S. Guttery, the Naveen Jindal School of Management's director of real estate programs, brings a wealth of academic and practical experience from a 30-year real estate career. A new partnership with a worldwide organization brings more good news for the growing program. ]]> Wed, 08 May 2013 05:00:00 -0500 http://www.utdallas.edu/news/2013/5/2-23501_University-Mourns-Loss-of-Longtime-Faculty-Member-_article-wide.html?WT.mc_id=NewsRSS Dr. Victor L. Worsfold, associate professor emeritus of UT Dallas, passed away Sunday, April 21, at the age of 69. Worsfold was an inspiring educator and member of the faculty in the School of Arts and Humanities from 1975-2001 and recipient of the University of Texas Chancellor's Council Outstanding Teaching Award in 1989. ]]> Thu, 02 May 2013 05:00:00 -0500 http://www.utdallas.edu/news/2013/4/30-23441_Two-UT-Dallas-Faculty-Members-Named-Distinguished-_article-wide.html?WT.mc_id=NewsRSS Dr. Sheila Amin Gutiérrez de Piñeres, professor of economics and dean of undergraduate education, and Dr. John Sibert, associate professor in the Department of Chemistry, were among the first 12 individuals chosen to join a UT System academy, which recognizes outstanding educators at UT's nine academic institutions. ]]> Tue, 30 Apr 2013 05:00:00 -0500 http://www.utdallas.edu/news/2013/4/26-23411_Financial-Expert-Urges-Wedding-Seasons-Newlyweds-t_article-wide.html?WT.mc_id=NewsRSS As wedding season approaches, the big day can bring great joy, but also sobering financial burdens. The key, says UT Dallas personal finance expert Jared Pickens, is to avoid piling on debt just as a new marriage begins. ]]> Fri, 26 Apr 2013 05:00:00 -0500 http://www.utdallas.edu/news/2013/4/25-23351_Mathematical-Journey-That-Began-at-Young-Age-Inspi_article-wide.html?WT.mc_id=NewsRSS Dr. Vladimir Dragovic joined the UT Dallas faculty recently as a professor in the Department of Mathematical Sciences. Before joining UT Dallas, he was a research scientist at the University of Lisbon. ]]> Thu, 25 Apr 2013 05:00:00 -0500 http://www.utdallas.edu/news/2013/4/23-23301_Colleagues-Honor-Faculty-Member-Praised-by-Student_article-wide.html?WT.mc_id=NewsRSS Dr. Nasser Kehtarnavaz, professor of electrical engineering, is often mentioned in an informal survey of students graduating from the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science as one of their most influential faculty members. Siamak Yousefi, who earned a doctorate in electrical engineering last school year, said Kehtarnavaz provided continuous support and invaluable advice. ]]> Tue, 23 Apr 2013 05:00:00 -0500 http://www.utdallas.edu/news/2013/4/22-23281_Professor-Travels-to-India-Nepal-to-Study-Traditio_article-wide.html?WT.mc_id=NewsRSS Thomas Riccio, professor of performance and aesthetic studies in the School of Arts and Humanities, recently visited Nepal and India to deepen his research on indigenous performance. His research shows the countries' traditions are alive but vulnerable in the face of global changes. ]]> Mon, 22 Apr 2013 05:00:00 -0500 http://www.utdallas.edu/news/2013/4/8-22971_New-CVL-Faculty-Member-Focuses-on-Brain-Networks-a_article-wide.html?WT.mc_id=NewsRSS Dr. Gagan Wig, who recently joined UT Dallas' School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences, is looking forward to collaborating with colleagues who share his interest in aging and memory loss at the Center for Vital Longevity. Wig, an assistant professor, will teach courses on the brain and cognition, as well as connectivity and neuroimaging. He chose to come to CVL because he was "extremely encouraged and inspired" by the level of support UT Dallas has put toward building a world-class brain sciences program. ]]> Mon, 08 Apr 2013 05:00:00 -0500 http://www.utdallas.edu/news/2013/4/5-22961_Fulbright-Lecture-Series-Takes-Historian-to-Colomb_article-wide.html?WT.mc_id=NewsRSS History professor Stephen G. Rabe shared his expertise on ties between the U.S. and Latin America recently with students in Colombia in a series of lectures given in conjunction with the Fulbright Program. Over a period of 17 days, Rabe delivered 13 lectures on the history of inter-American relations and on topics in contemporary U.S. history. Rabe lectured at the Universidad Nacional of Colombia om Bogotá, the Universidad de Manizales, in the nation's coffee-growing region, and the Universidad de los Andes, a private university in Bogotá. ]]> Fri, 05 Apr 2013 05:00:00 -0500 http://www.utdallas.edu/news/2013/4/3-22881_Tips-Can-Help-Taxpayers-Keep-More-of-Their-Earning_article-wide.html?WT.mc_id=NewsRSS Still haven't filed that income tax return? UT Dallas tax senior lecturer Art Agulnek has some practical advice for avoiding common and costly mistakes and other Tax Day headaches. Too many taxpayers make simple errors that can delay refunds, he says. Others leave money on the table by overlooking deductions. And growing numbers have discovered that identity thieves already have beaten them to their refunds. ]]> Wed, 03 Apr 2013 05:00:00 -0500