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UT empowers female students through new Women in STEM program

UT empowers female students through new Women in STEM program

Fernanda Figueroa, News Reporter December 15, 2021

Editor's Note: This article first appeared as part of the November 12 flipbook.  The University is looking to encourage women to step into and feel more comfortable in science, technology, engineering...

UT collaboration develops new technique to predict tumor response to chemotherapy

UT collaboration develops new technique to predict tumor response to chemotherapy

Fernanda Figueroa, News reporter December 14, 2021

Editor's Note: This article first appeared in the October 15 flipbook.  In collaboration with multiple health care agencies, UT researchers published a study last month detailing a technique that can...

UT professor receives Order of Merit from the Federal Republic of Germany

UT professor receives Order of Merit from the Federal Republic of Germany

Fernanda Figueroa November 14, 2021

The Federal Republic of Germany awarded a UT professor with the Order of Merit on Oct. 19, an honor awarded to individuals with significant political, socioeconomic and intellectual achievements that contribute...

Jackson School of Geosciences’ appoints Julia Clarke as first associate dean for diversity, equity and inclusion

Jackson School of Geosciences’ appoints Julia Clarke as first associate dean for diversity, equity and inclusion

Fernanda Figueroa, News Reporter November 10, 2021

The Jackson School of Geosciences appointed Julia Clarke as the first associate dean for diversity, equity and inclusion on Oct. 21.  Clarke previously served on UT’s Faculty Gender Equity Council...

UT international students compare US COVID-19 protocols with responses in home countries

UT international students compare US COVID-19 protocols with responses in home countries

Fernanda Figueroa, News Reporter October 25, 2021

Editor's Note: This article first appeared as part of the October 8th flipbook.  International students compare the United States’ response to COVID-19 to their home countries. Students from Pakistan,...

Trombone professor receives UT System Regents’ Outstanding Teaching Award

Trombone professor receives UT System Regents’ Outstanding Teaching Award

Fernanda Figueroa, News Reporter October 25, 2021
Professor of trombone Nathaniel Brickens is one of two professors at UT to receive the award this semester.
Students with children remain COVID-19 cautious as classes return in person

Students with children remain COVID-19 cautious as classes return in person

Fernanda Figueroa September 30, 2021

UT students with children remain COVID-19 cautious for the safety of their families as they attend in-person classes again.  Students with children remain concerned since children younger than 12 are...

UT researchers create new method to capture lithium that could help meet demand for electric cars

UT researchers create new method to capture lithium that could help meet demand for electric cars

Fernanda Figueroa September 26, 2021

UT doctoral students are part of a team developing a new method of lithium extraction, which could help meet high demand for the element and reduce its cost.   Lithium, which is used to power electronics,...

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