The department remembers a world-class materials scientist, crystal chemist and crystallographer. Hugo Steinfink was also a thoughtful and supportive colleague who will be greatly missed
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Hugo Steinfink, Professor Emeritus, Passes Away
The department remembers a world-class materials scientist, crystal chemist and crystallographer. Hugo Steinfink was also a thoughtful and supportive colleague who will be greatly missed
Alper Earns Regents’ Outstanding Teacher Award
Professor Hal Alper has been awarded a 2012 Regents’ Outstanding Teaching Award, the highest teaching honor granted by The University of Texas Systems’ Board of Regents to recognize extraordinary educators from system institutions.
The awards, which focus on undergraduate education, are among the largest in the nation. Given the quality of talent across the university … Read the rest »
Schmidt Elected Fellow of Biomaterials Science and Engineering
The International Union of Societies for Biomaterials Science and Engineering (IUSBSE) has elected Professor Christine Schmidt a 2012 Fellow of Biomaterials Science and Engineering (FBSE). Professor Schmidt has been recognized with the honor for her contributions to cellular and tissue engineering, including the design of biomaterials to stimulate nerve regeneration.
Fellows are recognized as accomplished … Read the rest »
Ekerdt Receives ASEE Lectureship Award
John Ekerdt, Associate Dean of Research in Engineering and Dick Rothwell Endowed Chair, has been awarded the 2012 American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Lectureship Award, sponsored by Chemstations, Inc.
“I was fortunate to study under Professor Ekerdt as both an undergraduate and graduate student,” said Clayton Wheeler, a former student of Ekerdt’s … Read the rest »
McKetta Seminar Series Highlights Ellison’s Polymers Research
Austin-area alumni attended the McKetta Seminar Series at the J.J. Pickle Research Center on June 4. Department Chair Roger T. Bonnecaze gave an update on the department before introducing Texas ChE Professor Chris Ellison as the keynote speaker.
“It was great to see everyone,” said John J. McKetta, 96-year-old professor emeritus and event host. “The … Read the rest »
Peppas Selected as Honorary Professor of Sichuan University
Sichuan University has recognized the scientific and technological achievements of Professor Nicholas A. Peppas, chairman of the Department of Biomedical Engineering, and professor of chemical engineering, biomedical engineering and pharmacy, by conferring him with the title of Honorary Professor.
As one of China’s key universities directly under the State Ministry of Education, Sichuan University … Read the rest »
Solar Energy Gaining Ground on Fossil Fuels
What if we could harness sunlight by converting it into usable electric power for a price that’s competitive with fossil fuels? Unlike the traditionally bulky and expensive solar panels available now, solar cells would be flexible, mass-produced and printed like newspapers. Such a scenario would lead to an energy source that’s not only green – … Read the rest »
Professor Roger Bonnecaze Elected Fellow of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers
Roger T. Bonnecaze, T. Brockett Hudson Professor and Bill L. Stanley Leadership Chair of the Department of Chemical Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin, was recently named fellow of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE).
“Election to AIChE Fellow is an honor that testifies the high esteem in which Roger is … Read the rest »
UT Engineering Ranks 2nd in U.S. in Number of NSF Fellowship Recipients for 2012
The National Science Foundation (NSF) announced its Graduate Research Fellowship recipients for 2012 and The University of Texas Austin’s Cockrell School of Engineering tied for second place for the highest number of fellows among top 10 engineering programs in the country.
The University Of California Berkeley College of Engineering received 45 of the fellowships, and … Read the rest »
Doctoral Candidate Bill Liechty Wins $10,000 Granof Outstanding Graduate Student Award
Doctoral candidate Bill Liechty won the $10,000 Michael H. Granof Outstanding Graduate Student Award at the Graduate School/University Co-op Awards for Excellence in Graduate Education.
The Excellence in Graduate Education Awards recognize and reward outstanding graduate students for distinguished scholarship, research, writing, service and teaching.
“I am tremendously honored to receive this recognition from the … Read the rest »