Texas Engineer Magazine /news/texas-engineer-magazine/83-2016-17 Tue, 17 Sep 2024 06:04:07 -0500 Joomla! - Open Source Content Management en-gb Reinvesting in Future Engineering Leaders /news/texas-engineer-magazine/83-2016-17/9953-reinvesting-in-future-engineering-leaders /news/texas-engineer-magazine/83-2016-17/9953-reinvesting-in-future-engineering-leaders

Ernest Cockrell Jr. greatly valued his education at UT Austin and believed that great institutions of higher education are built on dedicated faculty and talented students.

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It's All in the Delivery /news/texas-engineer-magazine/83-2016-17/9952-its-all-in-the-delivery /news/texas-engineer-magazine/83-2016-17/9952-its-all-in-the-delivery

John Ekerdt, Associate Dean for Research, explains why communication is so critical to engineers and offers tips to craft an elevator pitch.

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The Making of the Energy University /news/texas-engineer-magazine/83-2016-17/9951-the-making-of-the-energy-university /news/texas-engineer-magazine/83-2016-17/9951-the-making-of-the-energy-university

Texas' robust natural resources have undeniably helped launch UT Austin as one of the nation’s premier institutions in energy education, research and innovation.

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Designed for Learning /news/texas-engineer-magazine/83-2016-17/9950-designed-for-learning /news/texas-engineer-magazine/83-2016-17/9950-designed-for-learning

The Datum Engineers Design Studio features a virtual design lab, studio space and a collaboration center.

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2016 Unsung Heroes /news/texas-engineer-magazine/83-2016-17/9949-2016-unsung-heroes /news/texas-engineer-magazine/83-2016-17/9949-2016-unsung-heroes

We already know that Texas Engineering faculty and students are changing the world, but behind the scenes, staff and administrators are the ones keeping things running smoothly.

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Welcome to the 'Inoversity' of Texas /news/texas-engineer-magazine/83-2016-17/9948-welcome-to-the-inoversity-of-texas /news/texas-engineer-magazine/83-2016-17/9948-welcome-to-the-inoversity-of-texas

Bob Metcalfe is aiming to create a university focused on identifying research and ideas that can be commercialized.

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Risking It All, and Reaping the Rewards /news/texas-engineer-magazine/83-2016-17/9947-risking-it-all-and-reaping-the-rewards /news/texas-engineer-magazine/83-2016-17/9947-risking-it-all-and-reaping-the-rewards

Janet Lowe, alumna and engineer-turned-entrepreneur, gives insight into the realities of entrepreneurship and the keys to her success.

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Defined By Service /news/texas-engineer-magazine/83-2016-17/9946-defined-by-service /news/texas-engineer-magazine/83-2016-17/9946-defined-by-service

Service has become a common theme for alumnus Josh Aldred, who has dedicated his life to helping others.

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Engineering and the Brain /news/texas-engineer-magazine/83-2016-17/9945-engineering-and-the-brain /news/texas-engineer-magazine/83-2016-17/9945-engineering-and-the-brain

Teams of faculty and students are focusing on the brain — drawing on their problem-solving skills and creating new technologies to tackle, among others, four of the most common life-threatening brain conditions.

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Reimagining the Engineering Student Experience /news/texas-engineer-magazine/83-2016-17/9944-reimagining-the-engineering-student-experience /news/texas-engineer-magazine/83-2016-17/9944-reimagining-the-engineering-student-experience

We are creating an educational culture centered on student projects.

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