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Algal Biofuels are the Future (For Now)
Jerry Brand said that once we learn how to farm microalgae at extraordinary scales, it will be a viable energy source to fuel our cars, trucks and planes.
New Center for Cloud Computing Will Impact Mobile Computing and Internet Security
The Department of Computer Science has partnered with SunGard Availability Services to improve emerging cloud-based technologies through a new center for cloud computing research.
BP Donation Will Help Save Dinosaur Tracks at Texas Natural Science Center
BP's $40,000 donation will support the science center’s capital campaign to save its one-of-a-kind display of fossilized dinosaur tracks from deterioration.
Science Student Entrepreneurs Give A Hoot
Three-student team started Hoot.me, an application that turns Facebook into a study tool.UT Hosts Conference on Neural Tube Defects
This week Austin hosts the 7th International Conference on Neural Tube Defects.
Robin Shivers Dress Collection Given to UT
Bud Shivers donated much of his late wife’s clothing to the Historical Textiles and Apparel Collection.
The Longhorn Network Checks Out the VisLab
In the Vislab, simulations are displayed on Stallion, the world’s highest resolution tiled display.
Larry Faulkner Nanoscience Building Dedicated at University of Texas
Building named in honor of the former university president in recognition of his leadership in bringing the university’s nanotechnology program to national prominence.
Lauren Ancel Meyers Named New Director of Division of Statistics and Scientific Computation
As the new director Meyers aims to recruit top faculty and continue a large string of initiatives geared toward students.
Georgiou Elected to the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies
George Georgiou has been elected as a member of the Institute of Medicine (IOM) of the National Academies.
Dean Laude: How We Are Producing More STEM Grads
Interim Dean Laude reflects on the college's growth (now more than 9,700 undergraduates!) and improved ability to retain students in the science, technology and math fields.
Simulating the Universe for Terrence Malick's Tree of Life
Volker Bromm talks about the cosmic dark ages, first light and how his simulations made their way into Tree of Life.
Alan Cline Reflects on His Time as Director of Dean's Scholars Honors
In this podcast, computer scientist Alan Cline reflects on his 20 years as director of the Dean's Scholars Honors program.College of Natural Sciences Welcomes New Leadership
The College of Natural Sciences this fall welcomes a dynamic group of leaders, from department chairs to deans, all of whom are poised to take the college and its academic departments in new directions.
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