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Two UNT science students enter the annals of chemistry
University of North Texas chemistry students Kortney Melancon and Brooke Otten have been credited with the discovery of a new chemical bond, which will forever carry their names.
The Otten-Melancon bond is a fundamental find that shows two supposedly inert metals, gold and copper, interacting at the subatomic level.
“Gold and copper are closed-shell metals. Unlike many metal atoms, they don’t adopt or give up electrons. They have “shells” of electrons that stay in place. This mea...
Spring commencement marks 100 years of four-year bachelor’s degrees for UNT
DENTON (UNT), Texas —This spring will bring a special anniversary for the University of North Texas – 100 years of awarding four-year bachelor’s degrees.
In 1919, five students became the first to receive four-year bachelor’s degrees from what was then called North Texas State Normal College.
During spring commencement ceremonies May 9 – 11 (Thursday – Saturday), more than 4,800 students are expected to receive bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degrees from UNT.
The cere...
Severe storms rip roofs off of UNT’s Rafes Observatory buildings
DENTON (UNT), Texas — The University of North Texas Rafes Urban Astronomy Center in Denton suffered serious damage from storms that moved through the area Wednesday night. As a result, all scheduled activities at the center have been canceled.
“This is quite a hit for us. We were planning on a large crowd for this Saturday’s open house and star watching party– our first in almost two months of rainy Saturdays,” said Ron “Starman” Diiulio, astronomy laboratory dir...
UNT journalism students win big at BEA2019, SPJ regional conference
DENTON (UNT), Texas — Aspiring journalists at the University of North Texas have won major honors at two recent collegiate contests for student media: the Society of Professional Journalists and the Broadcast Education Association.
Students enrolled in the Frank W. and Sue Mayborn School of Journalism and the...
UNT senior and advanced art students exhibit the culmination of their undergraduate work in Full Circle art event
What: Full Circle University of North Texas Department of Studio Art seniors and advanced undergraduate students event and reception
When: 5 – 8 p.m., April 11 (Thursday)
Where: UNT College of Visual Arts and Design, 1201 W. Mulberry Street
Cost: Free and open to the public
Background: Department of Studio Art seniors...
UNT students to compete in Taekwon-Do World Championships in Germany
DENTON (UNT), Texas — A pair of University of North Texas students are hoping to bring home the gold for the United States during the Taekwon-Do World Championships in Germany April 24 – 28.
Black belts Jamie Raybourn, 19, and Lillian Randall, 20, are preparing to compete against some of the world’s best Taekwon-Do athletes.
“It’s a lot to juggle,” said Raybourn, who like Randall, has a part-time job on campus. “We’...
‘Victoria & Abdul’ author to visit UNT for free film screening
What: Free film screening of “Victoria & Abdul” with author Shrabani Basu
When: 5:30-9 p.m. April 18 (Thursday)
Where: UNT University Union Lyceum, 1155 Union Circle, Denton
Background:
Journalist and author Shrabani Basu will be at the Univeristy of North Texas April 18 (Thursday) for a screening of “Victoria & Abdul,” a film based on her book o...
UNT to host its third music entrepreneurship competition
What: University of North Texas College of Music 2019 Music Entrepreneurship Competition
When: April 14 (Sunday), public workshop, “BYOB: Be Your Own Brand” presented by guest judge and Assistant Chair at Berklee College’s Music Business Program, Tonya Butler, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Grand finale competition, 3 – 6 p.m.
Where: UNT Colllege of Music...
UNT students create augmented reality program for space helmets
University of North Texas juniors David Woodward, Tim Stern and Juan Ruiz are reaching for the stars with an augmented reality program that could change the way astronauts communicate in space.
Their work is part of the NASA Spacesuit User Interface Technologies (SUITS) Design Challenge, which tasked students to develop a system to provide real-time visual communication via an astronaut’s helmet visor.
“Currently during a spacewalk, astronauts communicate with mission control via radio transmission. Voice communication is de...
Drone traffic management taking off at UNT
Kamesh Namuduri, professor of electrical engineering at the University of North Texas College of Engineering has joined forces with the Lone Star UAS Center of Excellence & Innovation at Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi for a NASA research project focused on ways to safely and effectively manage drone traffic in urban areas.
The multi-level project requires unmanned aircraf...