Research
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Competitiveness, Congress and You
Event: Sue Fratkin, a public policy analyst concentrating on technology and telecommunications issues, will engage participants in a discussion about what they can do to help scientists and researchers in the evolving political and economic scene.
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University of Texas at Austin Chemist Peter Rossky Elected to National Academy of Sciences
Dr. Peter Rossky, the Marvin K.
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Field Guide for Texas Damselflies Highlights Diversity of Fascinating Insects
A new field guide for damselflies by University of Texas at Austin entomologist John Abbott is the most comprehensive guide for identifying the colorful insects that flit about streams and ponds around the state.
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University of Texas at Austin Professors Elected Fellows of American Academy of Arts & Sciences
University of Texas at Austin faculty members Richard Aldrich and William Roger Louis have been elected fellows of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
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Self-powered, Blood-activated Sensor Detects Pancreatitis Quickly and Cheaply
A new low cost test for acute pancreatitis that gets results much faster than existing tests has been developed by scientists at The University of Texas at Austin.
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Social Entrepreneur and Author to Discuss Experiences in Africa and Middle East
Event: Rye Barcott, author, Marine and co-founder of a non-profit organization in one of the world’s largest slums, will give a talk on “Spark Change From Within” and discuss his new memoir. The event is free and open to the public, but an
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Making the human connection in business
When Accounting Professor Eric Hirst met Thando, a tour guide in South Africa, what he learned went beyond the business sights of the country.
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Scientists Explore Connections Between Climate, Land Use and Dead Zones
Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin and colleagues will use a three-year, $1.5 million grant from NASA to develop computer models to study how changes in climate and land use affect watersheds and coastal ecosystems, seeking to improve understanding of the Texas coast, including dead zones that form in the Gulf of Mexico.
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College of Natural Sciences Dean Mary Ann Rankin to Lead National Math and Science Initiative
After more than 16 years as dean of the College of Natural Sciences at The University of Texas at Austin, Dr. Mary Ann Rankin will lead the National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI), continuing her efforts to improve science and mathematics education in the United States.
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Global Venture Labs Investment Competition Caps Venture Week, May 4-7
The Global Venture Labs Investment Competition (Global VLIC), the longest-running investment competition for graduate student entrepreneurs, will be held May 6-7 at The University of Texas at Austin. The event is the culmination of Venture Week, May 4-7, which includes a series of events for entrepreneurs, investors, business professionals, students and faculty designed to showcase…
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Lawn of Native Grasses Beats Traditional Lawn For Lushness, Weed Resistance, Researchers Say
A lawn of regionally native grasses would take less resources to maintain while providing as lush a carpet as a common turfgrass used in the South, according to a study by ecologists at The University of Texas at Austin’s Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.
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Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison to Be Honored for Support of Science and Math Research and Education
Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-Texas) will receive the 2011 Hall of Honor Award from the College of Natural Sciences at The University of Texas at Austin on April 21 for her years of work to advance science and math research and education at the university and in Texas.
