Yearly Archives: 2008

Event: The Liberal Arts Council at The University of Texas at Austin presents "Where We've Been, Where We Are, Where We're Going," a panel discussion on the economic crisis, its political implications and how one can navigate through the crisis via critical thinking skills and an open mind. When: Nov. 3, 7 p.m. Where: The…   » Continue Reading

As part of a broad international effort to eliminate the testing of nuclear weapons, engineers at The University of Texas at Austin were awarded $511,000 from the U.S. Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration to research better methods for monitoring and detecting covert nuclear tests.

Event: The Harry Ransom Center hosts free public programs When: Various dates throughout November Where: Harry Ransom Center at The University of Texas at Austin, 21st and Guadalupe streets, AT&T Conference Center at 1900 University Ave. and Jessen Auditorium at The University of Texas at Austin Background: The Harry Ransom Center presents public programs related…   » Continue Reading

The Gender Equity Task Force, created by the provost of The University of Texas at Austin in March 2007, has recommended in its report that the university develop and enact a 5-10 year gender equity plan to "reduce or eliminate faculty gender inequity—specifically with respect to hiring, promotion, salaries and governance."

Event: The University of Texas at Austin Department of Theatre and Dance presents Steven Dietz's award-winning play for young audiences, "Still Life with Iris."

Please note: Next week's Research Alert will be devoted to the University of Texas at Austin recipients of our internal fellowships and grants. The following week the Research Alert will resume its normal format. Research Prizes and Honors [Have you or a colleague won a research-related prize or honor? Let the Research Alert know.] ASTRONOMERS…   » Continue Reading

More than 200 middle and high school students from across Texas made their political voices heard through the 2008 Tex Elects contest, which incorporates Get Out the Vote activities into the classroom.

Six people will be recognized by the College of Communication at The University of Texas at Austin with the Robert C. Jeffrey Benefactor Award for their contributions of time, talent and philanthropy.

The archive of Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Sam Shepard has been made available for research by scholars as the Society of American Archivists' Archive Month draws to a close.

Conducting a rapid response research mission after Hurricane Ike, scientists at The University of Texas at Austin surveyed the inlet between Galveston Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, discovering the hurricane significantly reshaped the seafloor and likely carried an enormous amount of sand and sediment out into the Gulf.