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Item News Release: UTD's First Ceremonial Mace to be Fashioned From Wood of Austin's Historic Treaty Oak Tree(University of Texas at Dallas Office of Communications, 2005-04-26) McGrergor, SteveItem A Conversation with Dr. Roderick Heelis(2009-04-21T15:46:44Z) Webb, Brandon V.; Heelis, RoderickA Conversation With...Dr. Roderick Heelis, the Cecil and Ida Green Honors Professor of Physics and director of the William B. Hanson Center for Space Sciences at UT Dallas. Dr. Heelis is a fellow of the American Geophysical Union, an international scientific society devoted to the research of the Earth and space. He joined the UT Dallas Center for Space Sciences in 1973, after graduating from the University of Sheffield (England) with a Ph.D. in applied and computational mathematics. Heelis is an expert on “space weather,” the phenomenon of disturbances that occur in the ionosphere, the gaseous band of charged particles that surround the Earth. Space weather “storms” can disrupt GPS signals and wreak havoc on navigation systems for planes, trucks, ships and even missiles. Heelis’ work may lead to a system that can predict when ionospheric storms are brewing, allowing crucial navigation systems time to adapt. He is a passionate advocate for space science research and inspiring the next generation of students seeking answers from above the atmosphere.Item A Conversation with Dr. Ray Baughman(2009-04-21T16:02:30Z) Webb, Brandon V.; Baughman, RayA Conversation With ... Dr. Ray Baughman, the Robert A. Welch Distinguished Chair in Chemistry in the School of Natural Science and Mathematics, and director of the Alan G. MacDiarmid NanoTech Institute at UT Dallas. Dr. Baughman was elected to the National Academy of Engineering in 2008, one of only two Texans added by the Academy that year. He is an expert in the field of nanotechnology, having pioneered fuel-powered artificial muscles based on carbon nanotubes. He also invented a time/temperature indicator used to indicate freshness and safety for vaccines and military Meals Ready to Eat. That technology alone, when used on vaccines, is predicted to save more than 140,000 lives. During our visit, Dr. Baughman shared his thoughts on: • How a scientist who isn’t an engineer joins the National Academy of Engineering. • The thrill of making shared discoveries. • His admiration for his friend, Nobel Prize winner Alan G. MacDiarmid, who became the namesake for the NanoTech Institute. Dr. Baughman details Dr. MacDiarmid’s bravery as he volunteered his life to stop a gas leak that threatened to blow the lab apart. • His pride in becoming a Texan, after being recruited by Dr. MacDiarmid. • Why he encourages high school students to do real science in the George A. Jeffrey NanoExplorers program. • The accomplishment he is most proud of—it just might surprise you.Item A Conversation with Dr. Emily Tobey(2009-04-21T16:22:00Z) Tobey, Emily; Webb, Brandon V.A Conversation With Dr. Emily Tobey, the Nelle C. Johnston Chair in Early Childhood Communication Disorders at the UT Dallas Callier Center for Communication Disorders. She has been named a Distinguished Lecturer by Sigma Xi, the International Scientific Research Society and serves as the executive chair of the Board of Directors for the Dallas Cochlear Implant Program – a joint enterprise between UT Dallas, UT Southwestern, and Children’s Medical Center. Her passion to learn more about hearing impairment and speech began in the sixth grade. Her dissertation focused on how well veterans of the Vietnam War could speak after suffering hearing damage from missile explosions during combat. As a graduate student she found herself at the forefront of early cochlear implant research. Her early experiences sparked a lifelong drive toward understanding and improving the potential for this landmark technology. She is committed to passing on the passion for this work and routinely populates her lab with undergraduate students and other young researchers.Item A Conversation with R. David Edmunds(2009-06-25T20:17:59Z) Edmunds, R. David; Webb, Brandon V.We sat down for A Conversation With ... Dr. R. David Edmunds, the Anne and Chester Watson Chair in History in the UT Dallas School of Arts and Humanities. Hosted by Communication Manager Brandon V. Webb Recorded April 27, 2009 Edmunds is an expert on American Western history, Native American History, and the Potawatomi, Shawnee and Great Lakes Tribes. He was a content and historical adviser to PBS’ American Experience program for the five-part series “We Shall Remain.” PBS describes the series as a provocative multi-media project that establishes Native history as an essential part of American history. The five episodes were “After the Mayflower,” “Tecumseh’s Vision,” “Trail of Tears,” “Geronimo,” and “Wounded Knee.” Dr. Edmunds earned the distinguished Francis Parkman Prize recognizing outstanding nonfiction historical writing and has written or edited nearly a dozen books, including The Potawatomis: Keepers of the Fire. He has been recognized with awards or fellowships from the Guggenheim Foundation, the Ford Foundation, the Newberry Library and the National Endowment for the Humanities, in addition to winning five teaching awards from four separate universities. During our visit, Dr. Edmunds shared his thoughts on: How his Cherokee heritage contributes to his research perspective; how an undergraduate chemistry major becomes a world-renowned expert on Native American history; his philosophy about communicating broadly to ignite interest in tribal people and their heritage; Hollywood’s portrayal of Native people — some films actually get it right; how his passion for native history and culture keeps him writing, researching and sharing the stories of native peoples.Item Message from Lyndon Johnson, President of the United States(2009-07-27T23:47:47Z) Johnson, Lyndon B.The President's remarks were taped in the Fish Room at the White House on October 27 for release at the dedication on October 29 of the Graduate Research Center of the Southwest, located near Dallas, Texas. His opening words refer to John B. Connally, Governor of Texas, Erik Jonsson, mayor of Dallas, Herbert Ryan, mayor of Richardson, Texas, and Dr. Lloyd V. Berkner, president of the Center.Item Dedication Program, October 1964(2009-07-29T16:50:23Z) Graduate Research Center of the SouthwestItem A Conversation with Dr. Francis "Frank" Johnson(2011-02-11) Johnson, Francis S.; Webb, Brandon V.Brandon V. Webb (UT Dallas Communication Manager) led a Conversation with Dr. Francis S. ‘Frank’ Johnson. Dr. Johnson served as president of the Southwest Center for Advanced Studies (SCAS) in 1967 and presided over the organization’s transition to becoming UT Dallas and a full-fledged member of the University of Texas System in 1969. During our visit, Dr. Johnson shared recollections and thoughts about: Dr. Lloyd Berkner’s role in recruiting him to UT Dallas; space research he conducted using captured German V2 rockets; the transformation of SCAS into a fledgling university and the opposition to that effort in the late 1960s; the positive and lasting impacts of his time in leadership at SCAS and UT Dallas; and the efforts the university is undertaking to grow and become Tier One.Item A Conversation with Wolfgang Rindler(2011-02-14) Webb, Brandon V.; Rindler, WolfgangItem A Conversation with Dr. Robert Rutford(2011-02-14) Rutford, Robert; Webb, Brandon V.Item A Conversation with Dr. John Hoffman(2011-02-14) Hoffman, John; Webb, Brandon V.Item McDermott Scholars Program Information(2011-03-08) McDermott ScholarsItem McDermott Scholars on the bank of the Thames River, London, England(2011-03-08) McDermott ScholarsItem Elizabeth Shaugnessy, Chess Educator of the Year 2011(2011-03-08) Shaughnessy, EilzabethItem Guide to the McDermott Scholars Program Collection(2011-03-08) Nava, PatriziaItem Johnathan Rowson, Chess Educator of the Year 2010(2011-03-08) Rowson, JohnathanItem 2005 McDermott Scholars with Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison(2011-03-08) McDermott Scholars