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Computer Scientists Honored As Outstanding Young Investigators

Computer Scientists Honored As Outstanding Young Investigators

In recognition of their contributions to the field of computer science, Doug Burger and Stephen Keckler will receive a 2010 Edith and Peter O’Donnell Award from The Academy of Medicine, Engineering and Science of Texas.
UTeach Expansion Recognized by President Obama

UTeach Expansion Recognized by President Obama

Click on the map above to view all UTeach replication sites. AUSTIN, Texas — At a special event at the White House today (Jan. 6), President Barack Obama recognized the national replication of The University of Texas at Austin's UTeach program and the supporters of that replication. "Our future depends on reaffirming America's role as the world's e...
Globetrotting: Gathering Plankton in the Shadow of the Sydney Skyline

Globetrotting: Gathering Plankton in the Shadow of the Sydney Skyline

Erin Elbel, an honors biology major in the college, sends us a postcard from Sydney, Australia, where she's spending a semester abroad.

Map: The Reach of UTeach

Map: The Reach of UTeach

This interactive map highlights 22 universities around the United States implementing our UTeach teacher-preparation program. View UTeach Locations in a larger map Universities implementing the program include: The University of California at Berkeley; Cal Teach The University of California at Irvine; Cal Teach The University of Colorado at Bo...
UTeach Replicated at Six More Universities

UTeach Replicated at Six More Universities

The UTeach program is being newly replicated at six universities, bringing the total number of UTeach programs in the United States to 20.
Texas Astronomers Aid Kepler Mission's Discovery of New Planets

Texas Astronomers Aid Kepler Mission's Discovery of New Planets

Kepler mission astronomers, including co-investigator Bill Cochran of The University of Texas at Austin, announced today the spaceborne telescope has found five new gas giant planets orbiting close to Sun-like stars.

Pingali Named Fellow of the AAAS

Pingali Named Fellow of the AAAS

Keshav Pingali, professor of computer science, has been named a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).

Texas Rose Bowl

Texas Rose Bowl

Californians aren’t the only ones with roses. Check out this slide show of native Texas roses, in honor of the upcoming Rose Bowl.
The Speaker: Fall Graduation 2009

The Speaker: Fall Graduation 2009

Erica Rubin, who was selected as the student speaker for the college’s fall graduation ceremonies, was born in Dallas and graduated from Westwood High School in Austin. As a biology major in the college, she researched bacterial virus evolution, spent a semester in the Australian rainforest studying the indigenous flora, and completed a research pr...Erica Rubin
Fish-Watchers Wanted

Fish-Watchers Wanted

Search the Eureka! database, which was created to help students find the right research opportunities, and you’ll find two openings posted by Ryan Wong, a graduate student in the labs of biologists Dr. Hans Hoffman and Dr. Molly Cummings: “Learning and Memory in Fish,” and “Male Interaction Effect on Female Choice in Fish.” The projects, which requ...fish-watchers2