May 6 Nanosurgery on a Specially Designed Microchip Reveals Anesthetics Interfere with Nerve Regeneration Process
A hair strand-thin worm is providing substantial clues on how nerves regenerate, offering insight and hope to finding genes that affect nerve generation and ultimately new drugs and therapies for human neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's or Alzheimer's.May 5 Black Engineers Student Group Wins Coveted National Honor
The University of Texas at Austin's chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers was recently named "National Large Chapter of the Year" by its parent organization, a first-time honor for the 60-member student group.May 5 Experts Available for Better Hearing and Speech Month
The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) has named May "Better Hearing and Speech Month" to raise awareness about communication disorders. Whether it's a hearing loss, difficulty with swallowing or balance, a disorder such as stuttering or delayed language, or a voice problem, a person's ability to learn and interact with others can be affected.May 5 National Science Foundation Awards Political Scientists $490,000 Grant to Research African-American Issues in Presidential Election
The National Science Foundation has awarded two political scientists at The University of Texas at Austin a $490,000 grant to study African-American political opinions and behavior in the 2008 presidential election.May 5 Stem Cell Team from Carnegie Mellon Takes Top Prize in 25th Moot Corp
A company looking to become the market leader in adult (non-embryonic) stem cell storage claimed the grand prize on May 3 at the 25th Global Moot Corp Competition at The University of Texas at Austin.May 5 Ransom Center Acquires Archive of Prize-winning Writer Jim Crace
The Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center at The University of Texas at Austin has acquired the archive of British writer Jim Crace, author of acclaimed works "Continent" (1986), "Arcadia" (1992), "Quarantine" (1997), "Being Dead" (1999) and "The Pesthouse" (2007).May 2 Technology to Be Taught to Construction Workers Using $1 Million National Science Foundation Grant
A collaborative research team from The University of Texas at Austin Cockrell School of Engineering and School of Information has received a $1 million grant from the National Science Foundation to teach construction professionals to incorporate cutting-edge technology into everyday tasks.May 1 Harry Ransom Center Celebrates National Photography Month
The Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center at The University of Texas at Austin celebrates National Photography Month with the recently opened photography exhibition "Inside El Salvador."May 1 Education Notes: Graduating Student Stories
The University of Texas at Austin celebrates spring commencement May 16-17. Each year, the College of Liberal Arts honors 12 seniors with the Dean's Distinguished Graduate Award for their leadership, scholarly achievements and service to the community.May 1 Three Professors Earn Top Scientific Honor, Elected to National Academy of Sciences
Three faculty members from The University of Texas at Austin have been elected members of the National Academy of Sciences (NAS), one of the highest honors given to a scientist or engineer in the United States.
