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Famed composer to join UNT College of Music
DENTON (UNT), Texas – He is best known for his many memorable and award-winning film scores including “Silverado,” “Tombstone,” “The Rescuers Down Under,” “Miracle on 34th Street” and “Harry and the Hendersons,” among others. “JAG,” “Tiny Toon Adventures” and “Dinosaurs” all grace his television theme repertoire. Now, Bruce Broughton, a 10-time Emmy Award winner, will be joining the University of North Texas College of Music as the 2017-18 composer-in-residence. He will work with students and conduct research as par...
UNT College of Engineering adds computer science executive master’s degree
DENTON (UNT), Texas – The University of North Texas College of Engineering is now offering an executive master’s degree in computer science, exclusively available at the UNT New College at Frisco. The degree, with concentrations in data science and cybersecurity, is designed for working professionals with at least two years of experience who want to build upon their expertise.
“This unique program will allow students to explore and strengthen their skills in the...
Australian company licenses patented technology developed by UNT professor
A patent developed by Narendra Dahotre, University Distinguished Research Professor in UNT’s Department of Materials Science and Engineering, which will allow orthopaedic surgeons to operate with new precision has been licensed by the Australian Institute of Robotic Orthopaedics.
Dahotre’s research led him to develop a method for using a laser to cut, drill and shape bone, replacing the current technology of drills, saws, osteotomes (chisels) and burs. The technology is being developed for use in humans with the expected value of allowing for greater accuracy and quality of bone surfa...
UNT on the Square exhibition features best of tapestry from around the world
What: Small Tapestry International 5, an exhibition of 40 works of tapestry sponsored by the American Tapestry Alliance Inc.
When: Aug. 17 (Thursday) – Sept. 30 (Saturday). The reception is from 5 to 7 p.m. Sept. 1 (Friday).
Hours: 9 a.m. - noon and 1 - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, with extended hours until 8 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays and 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturdays.
Where: UNT on th...
Teens do independent research in UNT laboratories for summer jobs
DENTON (UNT), Texas — For many teens, their first summer job means taking food orders or bussing the tables in a restaurant, sacking groceries, babysitting or working as a camp counselor or lifeguard.
Mira Patel's job, however, is in the University of North Texas biology lab of Pamela Padilla, identifying a molecular mechanism involved with how diet and genotype influence stress responses. The research will provide more information about the consequences of gestational diabetes.
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UNT computer engineering professor named Tech Titans Award finalist
DENTON (UNT), Texas – Ram Dantu, University of North Texas College of Engineering professor and director of the UNT Center for Information and Computer Security, has been named a finalist for a prestigious Tech Titans Award. Dantu has been named in the Technology Inventor category that recognizes people or groups responsible for creating breakthrough ideas, processes or products that have advanced their discipline as a whole.
“It is a real honor to be named a final...
UNT offers local teachers summer science institute
The University of North Texas gave three local teachers the opportunity to go back to school.
The university hosted the teachers last month during the Summer Science Institute with the aim of helping them develop lesson plans in English and Spanish.
“The goal of the Summer Institute is for teachers to inspire their Hispanic students to engage more in the field of science especially given the shortage of Hispanic scientists in the U.S.,” said Ana Figueras, a graduate assistant in the Office of Bilingual/ESL Teacher Education in the UNT...
Students in China graduate with UNT degrees
DENTON, Texas (UNT) — UNT President Neal Smatresk recently attended the President’s Forum and 14th Graduation Ceremony of the Sino-American 1+2+1 China Transfer Program in Dalian City, China.
“It’s always an honor to award degrees to UNT graduates, and even more so, to be invited to present them to international students in their home country,” Smatresk said. “As a top-tier university, we strive to be a thought leader not only at home, but abroad, and these educational partnerships allow us to expand our reach by recruiting and helping to train some of the brightest minds in the world...
UNT partners with Chinese university to offer materials science and engineering transfer program
DENTON (UNT), Texas – The University of North Texas College of Engineering has partnered with Dalian Jiaotong University in China to create a transfer program in materials science and engineering. The “1+3” program allows qualified students to complete one year of undergraduate study at DJTU and then transfer to UNT to finish the remaining three years of study needed to satisfy the university’s degree requirements. Students who complete the program will receive a bache...
Thursday Night Music at UNT on the Square begins July 13
What: UNT on the Square and the University of North Texas’ College of Music present Thursday Night Music – Summer Edition, featuring jazz and classical music each week from UNT students and faculty.
When: 8-9 p.m. July 13, 20, 27 and Aug. 3, 10.
Where: UNT on the Square, 109 N. Elm St.
Cost: Free.
More information: Contact Herbert.ho...