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Prof Discusses Continental Shelf Formation
Dr. Robert Stern, a professor and researcher in the Center for Lithospheric Studies and Department of Geosciences, delivered a keynote address at a recent conference on continental shelf formation. The conference, titled "Rift Renaissance: Stretching the Crust and Extending Exploration Frontiers," was held in Houston. read more
Audiologist Aids Mozambique's Hearing-Impaired
Malaria, 60 indigenous languages and fundraising are just a few of the obstacles that audiologist Jackie L. Clark faces on her annual humanitarian visits to Mozambique to provide audiology services. The professor at UT Dallas' Callier Center for Communication Disorders is well-equipped to take on the challenges. read more
Dean Kratz to Motivate District's New Teachers
It's common to hear about children having the first-day-of-school jitters, but what about teachers? Dr. Dennis Kratz, Dean of the School of Arts and Humanities, will offer encouragement to Richardson teachers Thursday at the 50th annual New Teacher's Luncheon. read more
Prof to Deliver Speech on Image Processing
Dr. Nasser Kehtarnavaz, a UT Dallas professor of electrical engineering, will deliver the keynote speech at the 10th Conference on Signal and Image Processing held by the International Association of Science and Technology for Development. read more
Theater Stages Plays by Faculty Member
Professor Thomas Riccio, who will be directing a full-length drama at UT Dallas this fall, has had his hands full this summer with the off-campus debut of two plays he wrote. read more
Prof to Teach U.S. History Seminar in Ecuador
Professor Stephen G. Rabe will lead a seminar on contemporary U.S. history next month in Ecuador in a program operating under the auspices of the Fulbright Commission. read more
Geologist to Head Geosciences Department
Dr. John Oldow, a professor of structural geology and tectonics at the University of Idaho, will join UT Dallas as head of the Department of Geosciences effective Sept. 1. He will succeed Associate Professor John F. Ferguson, who has served as department head since August 2005. read more
Professor Tobey Named Distinguished Lecturer
Dr. Emily A. Tobey, a professor in the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences, has been named a Distinguished Lecturer for Sigma Xi, the international Scientific Research Society. read more
Noted Physicist Appointed Program Head of Science/Mathematics Education
Dr. Robert C. Hilborn, an award-winning physicist, will join The UT Dallas School of Natural Sciences & Mathematics as program head of the Department of Science/Mathematics Education effective Jan. 2. read more
Prof Addresses U.N. Biological Arms Meeting
Dr. Marie Chevrier, an associate professor of public policy and political economy at UT Dallas, addressed the State Parties to the Biological Weapons Convention at its annual meeting in Geneva. read more
New Management Faculty Cover Broad Spectrum of Disciplines
Newcomers in the School of Management's faculty are notable for the depth of their education and the breadth of their experiences. One is also the director of UT Dallas' new Negotiations Center. read more
Internship Director Appointed to National Post
The National Society for Experiential Education has elected School of General Studies internship director Susan Chizeck to its board. read more
Hirings Amplify Electrical Engineering's Strengths
With the arrival of five newcomers this fall, electrical engineering faculty now number 49. read more
Researcher Lands Computer Security Grant from Air Force
A University of Texas at Dallas researcher is one of just 29 scientists and engineers to receive a grant this year from the U.S. Air Force's prestigious Young Investigator Research Program. read more

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