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Professor Emeritus J. David Gavenda Honored by AAPT
John David Gavenda, Professor Emeritus at UT Austin, has been named a Fellow of the American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) for his exceptional contributions...

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Improved Method for Isotope Enrichment Could Secure a Vital Global Commodity
Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin have devised a new method for enriching a group of the world’s most expensive chemical commodities, stable isotopes, which are vital to medical imaging and nuclear power.

Trapping a Bacterium in a Laser Beam Aids Study of Biofilms
Biofilms are responsible for most chronic infections and are notoriously resilient and hard to treat.

Demkov Receives Leadership Award from American Vacuum Society
ICES Professor Alex Demkov has received the American Vacuum Society's Recognition for Excellence in Leadership Award for his impactful research and mentorship, notably for creating...

Eight Natural Sciences Faculty Receive 2013 Regents’ Outstanding Teaching Awards
The awards program is one of the nation's largest monetary teaching recognition programs in higher education, honoring outstanding performance in the classroom and dedication to innovation in undergraduate instruction.
