Yearly Archives: 2005

The Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center at The University of Texas at Austin has introduced Teaching Gutenberg, an online educational Web site designed specifically for K-12 educators. The first book printed with movable type, the Gutenberg Bible is a landmark in the history of printing and one of the most important artifacts owned by the university. It was printed by Johann Gutenberg (ca. 1399-1468), the inventor of the mechanical printing process that changed the course of western civilization.

Drs. Chandra Muller and Catherine Riegle-Crumb of the Department of Sociology at The University of Texas at Austin, have been awarded a $500,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to study 'Gender Differences in Science and Math: Diversity and the Role of Social Context,' throughout 2005-08.

UTOPIA, the online knowledge gateway at The University of Texas at Austin, has introduced an informational Web site in celebration of Constitution Day 2005 on Sept. 16.

Dr. Larry R. Faulkner, president of The University of Texas at Austin, will present the Address on the State of the University on Wednesday, Sept. 14, in Jessen Auditorium, Homer P. Rainey Hall near the Littlefield Fountain.

Howard T. Prince II, internationally recognized as a pioneer and visionary in the field of leadership education and leadership development, has been appointed as clinical professor and holder of the Loyd B. Hackler Endowed Chair in Ethical Leadership at the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs of The University of Texas at Austin.

Civil and mechanical engineers at The University of Texas at Austin have received an $817,000 grant to create the first university center to study the impact of fire on the integrity of building components.

Houston Endowment Chairman D. Kent Anderson announced today that Larry R. Faulkner will be nominated as president of the foundation at its scheduled board meeting on Sept. 20.

The British Studies program has marked 30 years of Friday afternoon seminars that bring together students, faculty, visiting scholars and members of the Austin community to discuss British history, literature and politics.

AUSTIN, Texas—Scholars from both sides of the Mexico/United States border will meet with Mexican government officials at The University of Texas at Austin on Thursday, Sept. 8 and Friday, Sept. 9, to discuss the political future of Mexico as the country prepares for its July 2, 2006 presidential election. Specialists at the two-day conference, titled…   » Continue Reading

In the aftermath of the London and Manhattan terrorist attacks, a structural engineer at The University of Texas at Austin has received $950,000 to formulate design guidelines for making bridges more resistant to terrorist attacks.