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New Biomedical Sciences Program
NSM is rolling out a new Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences designed for students pursuing healthcare, graduate studies, or careers in science and industry. The highly flexible program, approved for entry into seven medical-related fields, offers two tracks: professional preparation or data analytics.
SPACE SCIENCE RESEARCH
Space Sensors Go Solar
Space scientists have turned their ScintPi sensors, designed to study Earth’s upper atmosphere, into unexpected solar detectives used during the April 8 total solar eclipse. By picking up radio signals from satellites like the GPS in your phone, the sensors are one of the most affordable models in the field.
BIOIMAGING RESEARCH
See-Through Skin Revolution
Researchers have developed a method to make the skin of live mice transparent using a simple mix of water and yellow food dye. This breakthrough could lead to more affordable, accessible medical imaging, offering a potential alternative to costly technologies like ultrasound.
COSMOLOGY Research
Mapping Our Evolving Universe
Physics professor and leading member of the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) collaboration is studying the accelerating expansion of the universe with data from nearly 6 million galaxies. The newest findings uncovered surprising insights suggesting the rate of expansion is not constant, raising new questions about the forces shaping cosmic evolution.
BIOMEDICAL Research
Mirror Molecules for Medicine
An NSM chemist and his team have found a way to create left- or right-handed “mirror molecules” more easily, a game-changer for drug discovery. This “pharma-friendly” method could help develop better treatments for cancer, infection, depression, inflammation and a host of other conditions.
ATOMIC IMAGING Research
Crystallography Center’s Solid Future
The University is building a national hub for advanced chemistry and materials science research with its upgraded Crystallography Center. Led by Dr. Mario Wriedt, the center now features state-of-the-art X-ray diffraction technology, allowing scientists to conduct challenging experiments in-house.
DONORS & ALUMNI
Iceland Adventure with NSM Dean
In September, Dr. David Hyndman led 14 alumni and friends on an eight-day journey through Iceland. The trip offered stunning landscapes and a chance to reconnect with UTD leadership, including President Richard C. Benson, with visits to iconic sites like Thingvellir National Park.
GRADUATE RESEARCH
From Grad Students to NSF-Fellows
Two graduate Sustainable Earth Systems Sciences students have been awarded the prestigious National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship. Madigan Blake BS’23 is researching lithium enrichment in the Alberta Basin, while Isaac Rangel-Landeros BS’23 will study the tectonic history of the Texas Panhandle.
ACADEMICS
Future STEM Teacher Scholarships
Eleven UT Dallas STEM education and UTeach Dallas undergraduate students have received the Charles Butt Scholarship for Aspiring Teachers. The competitive program provides financial support, mentorship, and professional development to help recruit and retain top teachers for Texas public schools.
