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Michael Marder

Michael Marder to Receive Massey Award for Excellence in Teacher Education

Physics professor, co-director of UTeach recognized as a "teacher of teachers."

Texas Petawatt graphic

Dedication, Demonstration of World's Most Powerful Laser

Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison and President Powers will dedicate the Texas Petawatt Laser on Thursday. Scientists will demonstrate aspects of the laser during the event.

Focus on Science

Focus on Science Online

The newest issue of Focus on Science magazine is now available online.

Fly embryo

Model for Angelman Syndrome Developed

A model for studying the genetics of Angelman syndrome, a neurological disorder that causes mental retardation and other symptoms in one out of 15,000 births, has been developed by Janice Fischer and colleagues.

events

Wednesday, October 22

  • Last day to apply for an undergraduate degree.

Monday, October 27 through
Friday, November 7

  • Registration for the spring semester for continuing and readmitted students.

Friday, December 5

  • Last day of class

Sunday, December 7

  • Fall graduation ceremony.

research

Discovery Opens Door For Drugs To Fight Bird Flu, Influenza Epidemics

Bob Krug and colleagues have identified a key site in the influenza A virus that could help scientists develop drugs to fight avian flu and other virulent strains of influenza.