Posts Tagged ‘The Cockrell School of Engineering’

The Passing of Cyril Durrenberger

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The Passing of Cyril Durrenberger

 A memorial service will be held 3:30 PM on March 19, 2016 at St. Matthews Episcopal Church located at 8134 Mesa Drive in Austin, TX. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, charitable contributions be made to The Lakes Area Music Festival in Brainerd, Minnesota.

Cyril Durrenberger, senior lecturer in the McKetta Department of … Read the rest »

Why the McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering?

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Why the McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering? In the McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering, there are endless opportunities for you to learn, invent, inspire and lead.

Researchers Create a Nontoxic Flame Retardant

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Researchers Create a Nontoxic Flame Retardant

Inspired by a naturally occurring material found in marine mussels, researchers in the McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering have created a new flame retardant to replace commercial additives that are often toxic and can accumulate over time in the environment and living animals, including humans.

Flame retardants are added to foams found in mattresses, sofas, … Read the rest »