Sept. 19 Research reveals connections between owner's testosterone levels and pet's stress
By investigating the connection between hormonal levels in people and their animals, psychology researchers at The University of Texas at Austin may be able to provide hormonal clues into who has the potential to abuse their pets and how this abuse might be prevented.Sept. 18 Bike lanes prevent over-correction by drivers, bicyclists reducing danger for both even when sharing narrow roads
By studying the interactions of drivers and bicyclists on Texas roads, transportation engineers at The University of Texas at Austin have discovered that having painted bike lanes on streets and roads helps both commuters stay in safer, more central positions in their respective lanes.Sept. 14 Business professor appointed associate vice president for research
Dr. Robert A. Peterson has been named an associate vice president for research in the Office of the Vice President for Research at The University of Texas at Austin.Sept. 14 Richards Collection preserves former governor's political legacy for current and future generation of researchers
The political legacy of former Texas Governor Ann Richards (1933-2006) is represented in the Ann W. Richards Papers at The University of Texas at Austin Center for American History.Sept. 14 New 'superlens' reveals hidden nanostructures
A microscope used to scan nanostructures can be dramatically enhanced by using a 'superlens,' reports an international team of scientists from the Max Planck Institute of Biochemistry and The University of Texas at Austin in this week's issue of Science.Sept. 14 Meeting brings Texas cosmologists to The University of Texas at Austin
Cosmologists from around Texas will gather at The University of Texas at Austin on Friday, Sept. 15 to discuss the Big Bang, the early universe and dark energy.Sept. 13 Collection of playwright Sam Shepard obtained by University of Texas Libraries
An archival collection of materials by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, actor and author Sam Shepard has been acquired by the University of Texas Libraries.Sept. 13 Materials related to filmmaker Woody Allen acquired by Ransom Center at The University of Texas at Austin
Materials related to the life and career of Woody Allen have been acquired by the Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center at The University of Texas at Austin.Sept. 12 UT Athletics begins year long, campus-wide NCAA certification process
The University of Texas at Austin has initiated a year long, campus-wide study of its men's and women's athletic programs as part of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I athletics certification program, President William Powers Jr. announced today (Sept. 12).Sept. 7 Livingston receives Daniel Elazar Award from American Political Science Association
Dr. William S. Livingston, senior vice president at The University of Texas at Austin, has been named the 2006 recipient of the American Political Science Association’s Daniel Elazar Award for his distinguished contributions to the study of federalism and intergovernmental relations.Sept. 7 University of Texas Elementary School earns NAEYC accreditation
The University of Texas Elementary School has earned accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children--a nationally recognized organization of early childhood professionals.Sept. 6 Nursing student receives $81,500 Hartford Foundation award for research on emotional responses to chronic illnesses
A University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing doctoral candidate has received a two-year $81,500 award from the John A. Hartford Foundation to study chronic illnesses and the feelings associated with diseases like heart failure.
