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Released: 1-Jun-2009 1:40 PM EDT
Gay Couples View Marriage as Legal Protection, Not Commitment Symbol
University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin)

Challenging the idea that marriage is necessary for solidifying relationships, a new study from The University of Texas at Austin reveals same-sex couples in long-term relationships believe marriage is more important in terms of legal rights, but less so as a symbol of commitment.

Released: 20-May-2009 4:15 PM EDT
Cereal and Milk Is the New Sports Supplement
University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin)

Research shows that whole grain cereal with milk can be as effective as popular sports drinks for recovery after exercising.

Released: 14-May-2009 12:25 PM EDT
Speed, Use of Social Media Outlets Are Keys to Crisis Communication
University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin)

Organizations communicating health and safety information during a crisis need to respond quickly and in common terms when communicating to the public, otherwise audiences will seek information elsewhere, according to a study by a University of Texas at Austin researcher.

Released: 12-May-2009 9:00 AM EDT
Renowned Filmmaker Robert Rodriguez is Speaker for University of Texas at Austin's 126th Spring Commencement
University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin)

Internationally acclaimed filmmaker Robert Rodriguez will be the speaker at the 126th Spring Commencement at The University of Texas at Austin, May 23 on the Main Mall.

Released: 29-Apr-2009 11:30 AM EDT
Experts Available To Discuss Aspects of Swine Flu Outbreak
University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin)

Experts available to comment on aspects of viral infections, such as viral gene replication, the communication challenges the local and national health agencies are likely to face, communicating health information, epidemiology, health law, public policy and pandemic preparedness.

Released: 10-Feb-2009 3:40 PM EST
New Happiness Research Demonstrates When Material Items Are the Best Option
University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin)

It matters whether you give your loved one a material gift or an experience for Valentine's Day, say researchers at The University of Texas at Austin's McCombs School of Business and Washington University in St. Louis.

Released: 9-Jan-2009 1:00 PM EST
Faculty Experts Available to Provide Analysis and Perspective on Presidential Inauguration and Transition
University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin)

Faculty members from The University of Texas at Austin are available to provide expert perspectives on presidential inaugural and transition issues, including policies, economics, and defense and foreign policy issues.

Released: 17-Dec-2008 4:15 PM EST
Faculty Offer Expertise on Climate Change
University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin)

Faculty experts at The University of Texas at Austin are available to discuss climate change.

Released: 21-Nov-2008 1:00 PM EST
Perspectives on Architecture and the Environment
University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin)

Faculty experts in the School of Architecture at The University of Texas at Austin are available to discuss topics ranging from sustainable building and design to urban planning and energy performance of buildings.

Released: 24-Oct-2008 1:00 PM EDT
Researcher Helps Hispanics Find Better Ways to Live With Diabetes
University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin)

University of Texas at Austin nursing researcher says diabetes among Hispanics has reached epidemic levels. Her research in south Texas helps them deal with the disease through education and support systems.

Released: 24-Oct-2008 1:00 PM EDT
Diabetes is Growing Field of Treatment for Pharmacists
University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin)

As more and more pharmacists become consultants on diseases, learning about diabetes is crucial, says University of Texas at Austin pharmacy faculty member.

Released: 28-Jul-2008 11:45 AM EDT
Green Roofs Differ in Building Cooling, Water Handling Capabilities
University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin)

The first study to compare the performance of different types of green roofs has been completed by The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center at The University of Texas at Austin and suggests that buyers shouldn't assume these roofs are created equal.

Released: 15-Jul-2008 2:25 PM EDT
Architecture Faculty and Students Travel to Beijing for International Collaboration with Tsinghua University
University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin)

As all eyes turn to Beijing in anticipation of the 2008 Olympics, architecture faculty and students at The University of Texas at Austin are working in collaboration with renowned Tsinghua University to bring green space into a neighborhood outside the densely populated city.

Released: 15-Jul-2008 12:20 PM EDT
Pollination Habits of Endangered Rice Revealed to Help Preservation
University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin)

A type of wild rice that only grows in a small stretch of the San Marcos River is likely so rare because it plays the sexual reproduction game poorly, a study led by the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center at The University of Texas at Austin has revealed.

Released: 24-Apr-2008 11:30 AM EDT
New Source for Biofuels Discovered by Researchers
University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin)

A newly created microbe produces cellulose that can be turned into ethanol and other biofuels, report scientists from The University of Texas at Austin who say the microbe could provide a significant portion of the nation's transportation fuel if production can be scaled up.

Released: 22-Apr-2008 11:15 AM EDT
Experts for Earth Day 2008: Researchers Offer Environmental Perspectives
University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin)

Earth Day 2008 will be celebrated on Tuesday, April 22. Faculty experts from The University of Texas at Austin are available to discuss their research on topics ranging from building sustainable communities to plant ecology and environmental policies.

Released: 16-Apr-2008 11:45 AM EDT
Saliva Can Help Diagnose Heart Attack
University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin)

Early diagnosis of a heart attack may now be possible using only a few drops of saliva and a new nano-bio-chip, a multi-institutional team led by researchers at The University of Texas at Austin reported at a recent meeting of the American Association for Dental Research.

Released: 11-Apr-2008 1:00 PM EDT
A Clear Vision: Lady Bird Johnson Commemorated at United States Botanic Garden Summer Exhibit
University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin)

The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center at The University of Texas at Austin is mounting an exhibit commemorating Lady Bird Johnson at the United States Botanic Garden. The Washington D.C. exhibit will run May 24 through October 13, and will be the first at the Botanic Garden's recently completed First Ladies Water Garden.

Released: 18-Dec-2007 4:05 PM EST
Law School Clinic Asks U.S. Supreme Court To Hear Major Juvenile Justice Case
University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin)

The University of Texas School of Law filed Monday (Dec. 17) a certiorari petition with the U.S. Supreme Court asking it to review the sentence of a South Carolina prisoner, Chris Pittman, who is serving a 30-year term without parole for an offense he committed when he was 12 years old.

Released: 27-Nov-2007 1:00 PM EST
Improving Detection of Nuclear Smuggling Goal of Computer Model of Mechanical Engineer
University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin)

A professor at The University of Texas at Austin has received $1.9 million to expand a computer model that is already helping guide national decisions about placement of devices to detect nuclear smuggling attempts.

Released: 16-Oct-2007 10:30 AM EDT
Methods for Regulating Wind Power’s Variability Under Development by Electrical Engineer
University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin)

As Texas' electric grid operator prepares to add power lines for carrying future wind-generated energy, an electrical engineer at The University of Texas at Austin is developing improved methods for determining the extent to which power from a wind farm can displace a conventional power plant, and how best to regulate varying wind power.

Released: 11-Oct-2007 2:00 PM EDT
New Membrane Strips Carbon Dioxide from Natural Gas Faster and Better
University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin)

A modified plastic material greatly improves the ability to separate global warming-linked carbon dioxide from natural gas as the gas is prepared for use, according to engineers at The University of Texas at Austin who have analyzed the new plastic's performance.

Released: 17-Jul-2007 1:00 PM EDT
Engineering College's Podcasts Help Students with Career Prep
University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin)

Busy engineering students at The University of Texas at Austin can access career resources from their college from more than a dozen innovative podcasts. The podcasts include slides and video recordings. They cover interviewing tips, internships and other career knowledge, and have been downloaded more than 6.000 times since fall 2006.

Released: 15-Jul-2007 7:20 PM EDT
University of Texas at Austin Undertakes Campus Preservation Plan
University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin)

The University of Texas at Austin has received a grant of $175,000 from the Getty Foundation in Los Angeles to help develop a preservation plan for the university's historic core, widely and traditionally referred to as the "Forty Acres."

Released: 12-Jul-2007 2:10 PM EDT
College Renamed Cockrell School of Engineering To Honor Family
University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin)

The Board of Regents of The University of Texas System on July 11 renamed the College of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin the Cockrell School of Engineering, honoring the late Ernest Cockrell Jr. of Houston, a 1936 graduate of the university who earned bachelor's and master's degrees in petroleum engineering.

Released: 29-Mar-2007 3:15 PM EDT
Oshinsky to Speak at University of Texas at Austin
University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin)

Dr. David M. Oshinsky, winner of the 2006 Pulitzer Prize in the history category, will be the speaker at the 124th Spring Commencement at The University of Texas at Austin, May 19 on the Main Mall.

Released: 10-Jan-2007 11:00 AM EST
University of Texas at Austin Nursing Researcher Conducts Healthy Heart Study
University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin)

Dr. Angela Clark, associate professor of nursing at The University of Texas at Austin, is conducting a new study to help people living with chronic heart failure, an illness which affects five million people in the United States. Clark says an estimated one-third to one-half of hospital re-admissions for chronic heart failure could be prevented with better education about symptoms, medications and diet.

Released: 30-Aug-2006 5:00 PM EDT
Writing About a Romantic Relationship May Help It Last Longer
University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin)

Writing about one's romantic relationship may help it last longer.

Released: 24-Aug-2006 5:00 PM EDT
Architecture Team Exhibits at Venice Biennale
University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin)

The University of Texas at Austin School of Architecture is one of 12 influential research institutions worldwide that have been invited to participate in the 10th annual Venice Biennale Architecture Exhibition. The Biennale, which runs from Sept. 10-Nov. 19, is considered the premier international arts/design exhibition in the world.

Released: 10-Aug-2006 4:25 PM EDT
Experts Available to Discuss Terrorism
University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin)

University of Texas at Austin faculty available to discuss terrorism.

Released: 19-Jul-2006 12:00 PM EDT
Expert on Avoiding the Freshman 15
University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin)

Dr. Gayle Timmerman, associate professor and assistant dean of the undergraduate program in the School of Nursing at The University of Texas at Austin, has been involved with research focused on health promotion with a specific focus on nonpurge binge eating and weight in weight in women.

Released: 25-Jun-2006 1:00 PM EDT
Experts on Global Warming
University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin)

The following faculty members from The University of Texas at Austin are available to the media for interviews concerning global warming issues.

Released: 10-May-2006 9:00 AM EDT
U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Antonio Garza to Speak
University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin)

Antonio O. Garza Jr., the United States ambassador to Mexico and former chairman of the Texas Railroad Commission, will be the speaker at the 123rd Spring Commencement at The University of Texas at Austin on May 20.

Released: 2-Mar-2006 5:15 PM EST
Can Western Retailers Find Their Footing in India?
University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin)

Vijay Mahajan, former dean of Indian School of Business and currently a marketing professor at The University of Texas is available for interview on the economic potential behind improved trade with India.

Released: 2-Feb-2006 8:30 PM EST
Math and Science Education in Secondary Schools
University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin)

Faculty members and students from The University of Texas at Austin are available to the media for interviews concerning math and science education in secondary schools.

Released: 30-Nov-2005 1:05 PM EST
New Antibody Shows Promise as Cure for Anthrax
University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin)

A new anthrax antibody engineered by scientists at The University of Texas at Austin protects and defends against inhalation anthrax without the use of antibiotics and other more expensive antibodies.

Released: 1-Nov-2005 1:45 PM EST
New Discoveries About Neuron Plasticity Linked to Learning and Memory
University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin)

Neurons experience large-scale changes across their dendrites during learning, highlighting the important role that these cell regions may play in the processes of learning and memory.

Released: 19-Sep-2005 1:00 PM EDT
Latin American Leaders in Energy and the Environment Meet
University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin)

"Revitalizing Partnerships in Energy and the Environment" is a forum convening energy executives, international funding representatives and ministers of energy and the environment from 14 Latin American countries, meeting at The University of Texas at Austin's Jackson School of Geosciences.

Released: 7-Sep-2005 11:00 AM EDT
Experts Available to Discuss Aftermath of Hurricane Katrina
University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin)

The following faculty members from The University of Texas at Austin are available to the media for interviews concerning the effects of Hurricane Katrina.

Released: 24-May-2005 9:00 AM EDT
Human Nature, Mating Motives May Lead to Murder, Book Theorizes
University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin)

Killing is fundamentally in our nature, having evolved over thousands of years from intense competition for reproductive success, according to a new theory by Dr. David Buss, an evolutionary psychologist at The University of Texas at Austin.

Released: 16-May-2005 12:40 PM EDT
Engineers Discover Better Plastic to Link to Biological Materials
University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin)

Engineers have modified a plastic to anchor molecules that promote nerve regeneration, blood vessel growth or other biological processes. They identified a protein that performs the unusual feat of attaching to a plastic that conducts electricity and shows promise in biomedicine.

Released: 11-May-2005 2:30 PM EDT
Engineer Receives $264,000 to Investigate Ways to Help Plastic Conduct Electricity
University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin)

Dr. Yueh-Lin (Lynn) Loo at The University of Texas at Austin has received a 2005 Young Investigator Award from the Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation to find ways to improve the ability of polyaniline to conduct electricity.

Released: 20-Apr-2005 12:35 PM EDT
Study Indicates Thirsty Plants Keep Deserts’ Subsurface Dry
University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin)

Desert blooms -- plants that flourish in arid areas after rains -- might reduce water accumulation in soil should the climate shift toward wetter conditions, according to a study conducted by a team led by University of Texas at Austin hydrogeologists.

Released: 10-Feb-2005 9:10 AM EST
Engineers Develop Inexpensive Biowarfare Sensing Elements
University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin)

A sensing device tailored for mass production of highly sensitive and stable nerve-gas detectors has been developed by a research group led by a mechanical engineer at The University of Texas at Austin.

Released: 20-Apr-2004 4:50 PM EDT
Commencement Speaker: US Secretary of Commerce Donald Evans
University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin)

Donald L. Evans, the 34th Secretary of the U.S. Department of Commerce, will be the speaker for spring commencement at 8 p.m. on May 22. Evans is a recipient of university's Distinguished Alumnus Award and is a former chairman of the Board of Regents of The University of Texas System.

Released: 23-Feb-2004 4:10 AM EST
Researchers Successfully Force Evolutionary Leap
University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin)

Engineers and scientists at The University of Texas at Austin and the University of Michigan have forced an unprecedented evolutionary leap in E. coli bacteria, and findings from their study could have ramifications on protein production for the biotechnology industry.

Released: 4-Feb-2004 12:00 PM EST
Kinesiology to Study Affect of Weight Training on Cardiovascular Health
University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin)

A kinesiology professor has been awarded a $1.2 million grant by the National Institutes of Health to study the effects of weight training by middle-aged and older adults on cardiovascular health.

Released: 4-Nov-2003 12:50 PM EST
Berkeley Wins at Real Estate Finance Challenge
University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin)

First place in McCombs School's annual Real Estate Finance Challenge went to the Haas School of Business at University of California at Berkeley for the second year in a row. The McCombs School's team came in second place and Harvard took third place.

Released: 21-Oct-2003 12:40 PM EDT
Top 12 Business Schools Meeting for Real Estate Finance Challenge
University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin)

For a glimpse of fierce competition between the top business school talents in the nation, all eyes will be on The University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business Friday, Oct. 31, for the second annual national real estate finance case challenge.



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