Maverick Engineering in the News

Magnetic system could be key to surgery without scars published: April, 2009
Physicians at UT Southwestern Medical Center and engineers at UT Arlington have collaborated to invent a groundbreaking system that could be key to delivering on the promise of surgery without scars. full story

National Science Foundation gives $600,000 to engineering retention program published: April 22, 2009
The National Science Foundation guaranteed $600,000 in scholarships for two groups of 21 freshmen and sophomore engineering students. full story

USB OTG: The only wired interface portable consumer products need? published: April 20, 2009
Editor's note: In this article, the author makes a strong case for the versatility and broad applicability of USB On-the-Go. Read it and see if you are convinced, or perhaps not. Even if not, you'll end up knowing a lot about USB OTG interface, connectors, applications, and protocol. full story

New exhaust system proves motorcycle design is rocket science published: April 11, 2009
Many things are said to be so easy that 'its not rocket science', but the latest mechanical addition to Harley-Davidson's line-up proves motorcycle design definitely is. full story

Conterra's Francis Receives Award published: April 16, 2009

Conterra Telecom Services' President, Chief Operating and Technology Officer, Dennis B. Francis, P.E., has been recognized by six Texas universities for his achievements and dedication to the field of Industrial Engineering with the first Lifetime Achievement Award for Industrial Engineering jointly given by these institutions. The six Texas universities that presented this award to Mr. Francis are The University of Texas at Arlington, Texas A&M University, Texas Tech University, The University of Houston, The University of Texas at El Paso, and Lamar University. Other Links: Science news Carolina Newswire 4GWE San Antonio Business Journal full story

Exhibit at Latino Cultural Center: Dichos: Words to Live, Love and Laugh By in Latin America published: April 16, 2009
When Fernando Salazár, 35, recently walked into the Latino Cultural Center, his eye was immediately drawn to one of the Spanish sayings in the new Dichos exhibit: Fe en Dios, y adelante. Loosely translated, the saying means "Faith in God, and onward." full story

Managing high-voltage lithium-ion batteries in HEVs (author EE alumnus Kultgen) published: April 9, 2009
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Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering Editorial Board – April 8 (CE Professor Puppala) published: April, 2009
Editor In Chief: Antonio Nanni, Ph.D., P.E., University of Miami Associate Editors: Gordon Airey, University of Nottingham Nemkumar Banthia, Ph.D., P.Eng., University of British Columbia full story

Sanger council races set (alumna Samantha Renz) published: April 6, 2009
SANGER — Two of the city’s three City Council races have each drawn a pair of candidates. Council member Mike Walker will not seek re-election to Place 3 and two have filed in his place, former council member Jimmy Evans, 59, and businessman Russell Martin, 47. full story

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