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UNT's Mayborn conference announces newspaper narrative writing contest winners
DENTON (UNT), Texas — For the second year in a row, an article in The Washington Post by reporter Eli Saslow received the first place award in the Best American Newspaper Narrative Writing Contest sponsored by the University of North Texas’ Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference.
Saslow's "Into the Lonely Quiet," published in June 2013, followed the family of a 7-year-old victim of the December 2012 mass shootin...
UNT researchers create new, stronger plant-based carbon fiber
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- Researchers at the University of North Texas have created a new carbon fiber from plants that can replace common petroleum and coal-based products in wide range of goods including parts for cars, aircraft, electronics and sports equipment. The patent-pending carbon fiber also is stronger and lighter than similar products on the market.
The new carbon fiber is made from C-lignin, a linear polymer that was discovered by UNT Disti...
UNT autism conference brings together nationally known experts to discuss latest research
What: 6th Annual Adventures in Autism Intervention and Research Conference -- Presented by the University of North Texas Kristin Farmer Autism Center
When: Check-in and on-site registration from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. Aug. 2 (Saturday);
conference from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Aug. 2 (Saturday)
Where UNT Gateway Center, 801 North Texas Blvd.
Cost...
What changes in math are expected for schools this fall? UNT expert explains
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- When parents sit down to help the kids with math homework this fall, what changes can they expect from last year? Colleen Eddy, associate professor of mathematics education in the UNT College of Education, can discuss changes in state math standards that take effect this fall. "Some of the major changes will occur in eighth grade mathematics and algebra," Eddy said.
"Eighth grade math now contains more algebra standards, such as finding the slope and y-...
Dallas student receives scholarship to pursue her dream as vocalist at UNT's College of Music
DENTON (UNT), Texas – A Dallas native and music performance sophomore in UNT's College of Music received a $6,000 annually renewable scholarship that will allow her to pursue her dream career in opera and on the stage.
The youngest of five children, Chabely Rodriguez attended Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts. She completed her freshman year at the University of North Texas in May 2014. It was important to Rodriguez and her family that she continue her education, though they knew it...
UNT plant science researchers named Thomson Reuters highly cited researchers
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- Two professors from UNT's College of Arts and Sciences have been included in the Thomson Reuters 2014 list of highly cited researchers.
The list represents the world's leading scientific minds, recognizing researchers who have published influential articles ranking among the top 1 percent of the most cited works in their fields.
"We are extremely proud to have this level of attention focused on research underway in UNT's Department of Biological Sciences," said Sam Atkinso...
'National Geographic' writer David Quammen to discuss writing fiction vs. writing nonfiction
What: "Why I'm Not Still a Novelist: Nonfiction as Literary Art" -- A presentation by David Quammen, contributing writer for National Geographic. Quammen, author of "Spillover: Animal Infections and the Next Human Pandemic," is the first keynote speaker for this year's Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference sponsored by the Frank W. ...
How do you keep kids' brains busy in the summer? UNT expert has tips
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- The lights are out in the schools for the summer, but how do you keep the wheels turning in your kids' minds while they're at home for a few months?
"Keeping kids' minds engaged is important in warding off 'summer learning loss,' a well-documented phenomenon that can result in children losing up to two months of academic achievement over the summer," said Alexandra Leavell, associate professor in the language and literacy studies program in the...
Wedding gowns from 1800s to 21st century shown in exhibition organized by UNT's Texas Fashion Collection
What: American Brides: Inspiration and Ingenuity, an exhibition of more than 40 wedding gowns, dresses and ensembles that span from 1840 to the present. The exhibition is a collaboration between UNT's Texas Fashion Collection and the Greater Denton Arts Council.
When: June 28 (Saturday) to Oct. 24 (Friday); gallery hours are 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday.
Where: The Greater Denton Arts Council's Patterson-Appleton Cent...
UNT faculty available to discuss Civil Rights Act on its 50th anniversary
July 2 (Wednesday) will mark the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 being signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson. The act outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender or national origin and ended unequal application of voter registration requirements as well as ending racial segregation in schools, workplaces and facilities that served the general public.
The following University of North Texas faculty members are available to discuss the Civil Rights Act and its significance.
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