Dec. 15 Gene identified as orchestrator of crucial step in formation of the nervous system
Scientists have determined that a single gene's activity is enough to cause changes in embryo cells that are needed to form a normal brain and spinal cord, an event whose disruption leads to birth defects such as spina bifida.Dec. 15 Texas middle school girls recruited for summer engineering program
Careers in Engineering for Women (CEW), a residential summer camp for middle school girls sponsored by the University of Texas at Austin branch of the Society of Women Engineers, is collecting applications.Dec. 9 Astronomers re-measure the universe using Hubble Space Telescope
University of Texas at Austin astronomers are using the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) to improve measurements of vast distances in space, which could greatly increase the accuracy of knowledge in all areas of astronomy from understanding how stars evolve to the size and age of the universe itself.Dec. 8 Microelectronics Research Center selected as member of nanotechnology network
The Microelectronics Research Center at The University of Texas at Austin will receive $4 million over five years as a newly selected member of the National Science Foundation's (NSF) National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network (NNIN).Dec. 8 University of Texas at Austin student awarded Marshall Scholarship
A student from The University of Texas at Austin has been awarded one of this year's prestigious Marshall Scholarships to study in Great Britain.Dec. 4 Computer Sciences receives education grant for undergraduate and outreach programs
The Department of Computer Sciences at The University of Texas at Austin will receive $447,990 from a Texas consortium to enhance an honors program and outreach efforts for high-school girls, teachers and counselors.Dec. 3 Unique animal personalities identifiable to observers
Individual animals have distinct personalities that can be judged as accurately as human personalities, according to new research.Dec. 3 University Budget Council adopts recommendation on medical benefits for graduate student employees
The University of Texas at Austin announced Wednesday (Dec. 3) it has accepted the recommendation of an Ad Hoc Committee on Medical Benefits for Graduate Student Employees. The employees involved are principally teaching assistants, assistant instructors and graduate research assistants.Dec. 3 ConocoPhillips gives $1 million for scholarships and endowed chair at The University of Texas at Austin
ConocoPhillips, an international integrated energy company headquartered in Houston, has given $1 million to The University of Texas at Austin for scholarships and the Kay Bailey Hutchison Endowed Chair in Latin American Law.Dec. 3 Alumnus selected as finalist in World Trade Center Site Memorial Competition
Norman Lee, a graduate of the College of Fine Arts at The University of Texas at Austin, has been selected as a finalist in the World Trade Center Site Memorial Competition in New York City.
