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The Lens
2024 Digital Issue
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New Biomedical Sciences Degree
UT Dallas’ new Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences equips students with interdisciplinary skills in biology, chemistry, data analytics, and more. With flexible tracks and expert faculty, graduates are prepared for health professions, cutting-edge research, and a dynamic future in medicine.
SPACE SCIENCE RESEARCH
Solar Eclipse Experiment
UT Dallas scientists’ low-cost ScintPi sensors, designed to study Earth’s ionosphere, have uncovered unexpected insights about the sun. Now, these versatile tools captured data during the April 8 solar eclipse, while empowering citizen scientists and advancing space weather research worldwide.
COSMOLOGY Research
Our Evolving Universe
UT Dallas physicist Dr. Mustapha Ishak-Boushaki and the DESI team are unraveling cosmic mysteries, testing gravity’s role in the accelerating universe. With data from 6M galaxies, their work refines our understanding of dark energy and challenges theories about the cosmos’ expansion.
FACULTY
2024 Piper Professor
A UT Dallas physics professor who inspires students with creativity and care has been named a 2024 Piper Professor. Dr. Mustapha Ishak-Boushaki, an award-winning teacher and leading astrophysicist, earns this lifetime honor for his dedication to education and groundbreaking research.
ATOMIC IMAGING Research
UTD Crystallography Center
The UT Dallas Crystallography Center, led by Dr. Mario Wriedt, is revolutionizing materials science with cutting-edge tools like the Bruker D8 Venture Diffractometer. From solving PFAS pollution to advancing molecular design, UTD is shaping the future of chemistry and materials research.
DONORS & ALUMNI
Adventures in Iceland
In September, a group of 14 alumni and friends of UTD embarked on a once-in-a-lifetime journey to Iceland, led by Dr. David Hyndman. This alumni-and-friends engagement trip was not only an opportunity to explore the stunning landscapes of Iceland but also to experience firsthand the scientific significance of this remarkable destination.
GRADUATE RESEARCH
NSF-Fellows
Two Sustainable Earth Systems Sciences grads, Madigan Blake BS’23 and Isaac Rangel-Landeros BS’23, earn NSF GRFP awards, highlighting UTD’s excellence in Earth sciences. With bold research on sustainable energy and tectonics, they’re shaping a brighter, greener future for STEM and inspiring new paths in science outreach.
ACADEMICS
Teaching-Scholars
UTeach Dallas celebrates 11 inaugural winners of the prestigious Charles Butt Scholarship, offering $8-10K annually for up to 4 years, plus mentorship, statewide networking, and training. Applications for 2025-26 are open from Oct. 2024 to Feb. 2025—shaping the next generation of educators!
Philanthropy