Media Releases
June 19, 2015
GeoFORCE Honored with Presidential Award at NSF Event
The GeoFORCE program was officially recognized for winning the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring at an awards dinner hosted…
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June 12, 2015
Memorial: Daniel Stephen Barker
Daniel Stephen Barker, the F.M. Bullard Professor of Geology Emeritus at the University of Texas at Austin, died May 21, 2015, in Austin. He was…
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June 4, 2015
UT Jackson School Hosts Argentinian Delegation to Discuss Energy, Environment and Sustainability
A delegation of high-ranking public officials and oil and gas executives from Argentina visited The University of Texas at Austin on June 3 to share…
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June 1, 2015
Radar Techniques Used in Antarctica Will Scour Europa for Life-Supporting Environments
When a NASA spacecraft sets off to explore Jupiter’s icy moon Europa to look for the ingredients of life, radar equipment designed to pierce the…
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May 21, 2015
New Forecast Should Improve Texas Summer Drought Prediction
There’s likely to be more rain than normal throughout most of Texas this summer, according to a new forecasting method thought to be more accurate…
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May 19, 2015
UTIG Researcher Selected for International Scientific Leadership Role
James Austin, a senior research scientist and associate director at The University of Texas at Austin Institute for Geophysics (UTIG), has been selected as forum…
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May 7, 2015
UTIG Professor Awarded Honorary Membership in SEG
University of Texas Institute for Geophysics (UTIG) Professor and Jackson Chair in Applied Seismology Mrinal Sen has been awarded the place of Honorary Membership in…
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May 5, 2015
Katherine Jackson and Munib Masri Welcomed to the Hall of Distinction
Katherine A. “Katie” Jackson, a teacher and Jackson School co-founder along with husband John “Jack” Jackson, and Munib Masri, a Palestinian businessman, statesman and philanthropist,…
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May 1, 2015
Conducting World-Class Science; Gaining Real World Experience
Stephanie Wafforn’s voice was raspy from overuse as she described her research project yet again, as she had countless times this afternoon. But she was…
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April 29, 2015
The Jackson School Sets Sail in New Research Vessel
“I christen this boat the Research Vessel Scott Petty!”…
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June 19, 2015
GeoFORCE Honored with Presidential Award at NSF Event
The GeoFORCE program was officially recognized for winning the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring at an awards dinner hosted…
Read MoreJune 12, 2015
Memorial: Daniel Stephen Barker
Daniel Stephen Barker, the F.M. Bullard Professor of Geology Emeritus at the University of Texas at Austin, died May 21, 2015, in Austin. He was…
Read MoreJune 4, 2015
UT Jackson School Hosts Argentinian Delegation to Discuss Energy, Environment and Sustainability
A delegation of high-ranking public officials and oil and gas executives from Argentina visited The University of Texas at Austin on June 3 to share…
Read MoreJune 1, 2015
Radar Techniques Used in Antarctica Will Scour Europa for Life-Supporting Environments
When a NASA spacecraft sets off to explore Jupiter’s icy moon Europa to look for the ingredients of life, radar equipment designed to pierce the…
Read MoreMay 21, 2015
New Forecast Should Improve Texas Summer Drought Prediction
There’s likely to be more rain than normal throughout most of Texas this summer, according to a new forecasting method thought to be more accurate…
Read MoreMay 19, 2015
UTIG Researcher Selected for International Scientific Leadership Role
James Austin, a senior research scientist and associate director at The University of Texas at Austin Institute for Geophysics (UTIG), has been selected as forum…
Read MoreMay 7, 2015
UTIG Professor Awarded Honorary Membership in SEG
University of Texas Institute for Geophysics (UTIG) Professor and Jackson Chair in Applied Seismology Mrinal Sen has been awarded the place of Honorary Membership in…
Read MoreMay 5, 2015
Katherine Jackson and Munib Masri Welcomed to the Hall of Distinction
Katherine A. “Katie” Jackson, a teacher and Jackson School co-founder along with husband John “Jack” Jackson, and Munib Masri, a Palestinian businessman, statesman and philanthropist,…
Read MoreMay 1, 2015
Conducting World-Class Science; Gaining Real World Experience
Stephanie Wafforn’s voice was raspy from overuse as she described her research project yet again, as she had countless times this afternoon. But she was…
Read MoreApril 29, 2015
The Jackson School Sets Sail in New Research Vessel
“I christen this boat the Research Vessel Scott Petty!”…
Read More