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/2013/5/21-23841_Green-Fellows-Learn-Lessons-from-Research-Experien_article-wide.html?WT.mc_id=NewsRSS UT Dallas electrical engineering major Michelle Corn describes her junior year as "an amazing experience." Through the Green Fellows Program, Corn was one of a dozen UT Dallas students who recently completed a semester of full-time research with faculty mentors at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. "I had the opportunity to be in an operating room during brain surgery and to work in a neuro-oncology laboratory, which is completely outside my area of study," Corn said. ]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 05:00:00 -0500 http://www.utdallas.edu/news/2013/5/16-23761_Solar-Flares-May-Interrupt-GPS-Navigation-Research_article-wide.html?WT.mc_id=NewsRSS If your GPS navigation system goes on the fritz in the coming days, you might have the sun to blame. Early this week, the sun released three X-class solar flares, the strongest type of flare. Forecasters at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predict a 40-percent chance of more X-class flares in the coming days, some possibly pointed toward the Earth. ]]> Thu, 16 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/2013/5/13-23641_UT-Dallas-to-Celebrate-More-Than-3000-New-Grads_article.html?WT.mc_id=NewsRSS With a record seven graduation ceremonies this week, UT Dallas is preparing for its largest spring graduation cohort ever, with 3,024 students projected to complete their degrees, nearly a 15 percent increase over last year. The University has extended the commencement ceremonies over three days to accommodate the continued increase in the number of graduates. ]]> Mon, 13 May 2013 05:00:00 -0500 http://www.utdallas.edu/news/2013/5/2-23491_3-D-Project-Bridges-Research-Dallas-Community-Awar_article-wide.html?WT.mc_id=NewsRSS Dr. Georgia Fotopoulos and her graduate students in the Department of Geosciences have completed a project called "3D Dallas," which aimed to raise awareness of the interactions between natural and urban environments. ]]> Thu, 02 May 2013 05:00:00 -0500 http://www.utdallas.edu/news/2013/5/1-23461_Capitol-Ideas-Undergrads-Take-Research-Results-to-_article-wide.html?WT.mc_id=NewsRSS Four UT Dallas undergraduates showcased their work to legislators and the public last week in Austin for Texas Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol. The event raised awareness of outstanding research conducted by undergraduates at the state's institutions, as well as the impact of that research on Texans. About 60 research posters were displayed, representing nearly 50 higher education institutions. ]]> Wed, 01 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/2013/4/25-23351_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/2013/4/19-23231_Rocket-Contest-Competitors-Strive-for-Height-Cargo_article-wide.html?WT.mc_id=NewsRSS The UT Dallas chapter of the Society of Physics Students held a model rocket competition to engage the campus community and the public in an educational activity. Winners of the contest were chosen based on rocket height and whether a raw egg onboard made it through the journey. ]]> Fri, 19 Apr 2013 05:00:00 -0500 http://www.utdallas.edu/news/2013/4/10-23061_Sally-Ride-Festival-Draws-Hundreds-of-Budding-Scie_article-wide.html?WT.mc_id=NewsRSS About 800 middle-school girls, family members and teachers enjoyed a science-filled day at The University of Texas at Dallas during the Sally Ride Science Festival April 6. UT Dallas faculty and students were among the 250 volunteers, presenters and exhibitors who joined corporate and community partners to bring science to life during the afternoon of hands-on workshops and demonstrations. ]]> Wed, 10 Apr 2013 05:00:00 -0500 http://www.utdallas.edu/news/2013/4/3-22921_UTeach-Dallas-Meets-Fundraising-Challenge-Receives_article-wide.html?WT.mc_id=NewsRSS Dallas-area foundations and industry partners in science and technology have provided $2 million to support an innovative program at The University of Texas at Dallas aimed at training the teachers who will inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers, doctors and entrepreneurs. The UTeach Dallas program prepares undergraduate students majoring in fields like physics, math, chemistry and biology to be secondary science or math teachers. Established at UT Dallas in 2007 with support from the National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI), the program allows students to earn secondary teaching certification while simultaneously completing bachelor's degrees. ]]> Wed, 03 Apr 2013 05:00:00 -0500 http://www.utdallas.edu/news/2013/4/1-22851_Biology-Lecture-to-Honor-Founding-UT-Dallas-Facult_article-wide.html?WT.mc_id=NewsRSS The Department of Molecular and Cell Biology will honor the scientific achievements of one of its founding faculty members and longtime leaders with a public lecture April 3. Dr. Michael White, professor of cell biology at UT Southwestern Medical Center, will give the 23rd Clowes Memorial Lecture at 5 p.m. April 3 in the TI Auditorium in the Engineering and Computer Science Building. ]]> Mon, 01 Apr 2013 05:00:00 -0500 http://www.utdallas.edu/news/2013/3/26-22761_NIH-Funds-UT-Dallas-Study-on-Cause-of-Huntingtons-_article-wide.html?WT.mc_id=NewsRSS Dr. Santosh D'Mello, professor of molecular and cell biology at The University of Texas at Dallas, has received a federal grant for research that may shed light on why and how specific brain cells are affected by Huntington's disease, a devastating, degenerative brain disorder. The grant from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, part of the National Institutes of Health, provides $1.67 million over 5 years. ]]> Tue, 26 Mar 2013 05:00:00 -0500 http://www.utdallas.edu/news/2013/3/25-22561_2-Doctoral-Students-Recognized-for-Astrophysics-Re_article-wide.html?WT.mc_id=NewsRSS Two University of Texas at Dallas graduate students are recipients of the NASA/Texas Space Grant Consortium Fellowship for 2012-13. Austin Peel and Michael Troxel, both PhD students in the Department of Physics, are among 21 graduate students from 16 Texas institutions who have received $5,000 fellowships from the consortium. The award supports graduate study in the fields of space science and engineering. ]]> Mon, 25 Mar 2013 05:00:00 -0500