Oct. 18 Researchers Underscore Limitations of Genetic Ancestry Tests, Urge Caution When Interpreting Results
Although many people rely on commercially available genetic tests for insights into their ancestry, the tests have significant limitations, according to Deborah Bolnick, assistant professor of anthropology at The University of Texas at Austin.Oct. 18 Strauss Center, Russian University Announce Innovative Partnership
The Robert S. Strauss Center for International Security and Law at The University of Texas at Austin announced today it is forming a groundbreaking partnership with the Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO), a world-renowned university dedicated to the study of international politics and diplomacy.Oct. 18 Health Practitioner, Scholar and Administrator Mark B. McClellan Named Visiting Fellow for 2008 at LBJ School of Public Affairs
Dr. Mark B. McClellan, a highly distinguished and leading health scholar and policy maker, has been appointed as a Visiting Fellow in Health Policy at the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs at The University of Texas at Austin, it was announced today by James Steinberg, dean of the LBJ School.Oct. 17 Tolerance to Inhalants May Be Caused by Changes in Gene Expression
Changes in the expression of genes may be the reason why people who abuse inhalants, such as spray paint or glue, quickly develop a tolerance, biologists at The University of Texas at Austin have discovered.Oct. 16 Value of Multilingual Workforce Explored by 2007 Texas Language Summit Project
Teaching the children of Texas languages in addition to English will be imperative for the state's workforce of the near future to compete for the best jobs, according to a new report by The University of Texas at Austin's 2007 Texas Language Summit Project.Oct. 16 Methods for Regulating Wind Power’s Variability Under Development by Electrical Engineer
As Texas' electric grid operator prepares to add power lines for carrying future wind-generated energy, an electrical engineer at The University of Texas at Austin is developing improved methods for determining the extent to which power from a wind farm can displace a conventional power plant, and how best to regulate varying wind power.Oct. 16 Podcasts, Blogs Replace Costly Textbooks in Language Learning
The University of Texas at Austin's Texas Language Technology Center (TLTC) is employing the latest multimedia technology and social networking software to create 21st century language-learning tools. Podcasts, blogs and interactive online materials are quickly replacing traditional textbooks and audiotapes.Oct. 16 University of Texas at Austin Professors Available for Stories Related to Halloween, Dia de los Muertos
University of Texas at Austin researchers are available to discuss a range of topics related to Halloween and Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), including, ghosts, folklore, the occult, phobias, vampires and witchcraft.Oct. 16 TACC Introduces Science and Technology Affiliates Program to Aid Private Sector Research and Development
The Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC) at The University of Texas at Austin has introduced Science and Technology Affiliates for Research (STAR), a new program that will offer private sector organizations the opportunity to increase the effectiveness of their research and development activities through the use of advanced computing technologies.Oct. 15 Harry Ransom Center Announces Application Process for Research Fellowships
The application process has begun for the 2008-09 research fellowships sponsored by the Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center at The University of Texas at Austin.Oct. 12 Tree Relocation Project Wins Award Amid Stadium Renovations
The University of Texas at Austin has been awarded the 2007 Gold Leaf Award for Landscape Beautification by the Texas Community Forestry Awards Program for the preservation of the 16 live oaks transplanted in the renovation of Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium.Oct. 11 October Health Notes: Breast Cancer
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin are available to discuss the illness, from women's body perceptions to the connection between emotions and physical healing.
