MESSAGE FROM THE EDITOR
Hungarian author Frigyes Karinthy debuted the idea of six degrees of separation in a 1929 short story. The […]
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Mystery Solved?
Physicists aid likely discovery of Higgs
Summer 2012 will go down as a monumental time for physicists worldwide, including members of UT Arlington’s Center of Excellence for High Energy Physics. Scientists at the Large Hadron Collider at CERN in Switzerland announced the discovery of a new particle in July and believe there’s a good chance it’s the Higgs boson, or “God particle,” they’ve been seeking. “Without the Higgs, how particles get […]
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Urban Vibe
Multi-use College Park development ramps up college town zeal
The most ambitious construction project in UT Arlington history is now complete. On Nov. 19 the final phase of the College Park District, the mixed-use College Park facility, held its grand opening. Practically a campus in itself, the College Park District creates a true college town environment in downtown Arlington where students, neighbors, and visitors can intermingle while enjoying entertainment, sports, and restaurants. Earlier this […]
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Building on Success
Under the guidance of coach Scott Cross, Mavericks seek to continue winning ways
Leading the Mavericks to a record 24 wins and a berth in the National Invitation Tournament last year has given men’s basketball coach Scott Cross a taste for more. “I think our success helps give our kids confidence that we can win a championship,” he says. “Our coaching staff is aware that players tend to relax after a successful year, so we’ve been even more intense […]
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School of Architecture
Ralph and Susan Hawkins
The man who helped bring us Cowboys Stadium and College Park Center is doing his part to ensure that the next generation of architects leaves its own legacy. Ralph Hawkins, chairman and chief executive officer of architectural firm HKS Inc., and wife Susan recently committed $1.5 million to the School of Architecture. A portion of the funds doubled in value through the Maverick Match program, […]
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Hypersonic Flight, 2053
Researchers Luca Maddalena and Luca Massa can only speculate about what a large hypersonic aircraft might look like. Their expertise lies not in the design of the futuristic vehicle, but in how to propel it at 3,500 mph. The aerospace engineering assistant professors have received a three-year NASA National Research Award to study novel injector designs to support combustion at hypersonic speeds. The work aims […]
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