News Archive
Texas BEST Robotics Competition Brings Statewide Teams of Students to UNT
November 2010, Denton, TX
Middle and high school students from across Texas and New Mexico will gather at the University of North Texas in November to compete in the Texas BEST regional robotics competition. (more)
Alumni, Other Guests Meet UNT Engineering Faculty, Students at Homecoming
November 2010, Denton, TX
Alumni and other guests met with faculty and students from the College of Engineering and learned more about student research from Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Materials Science and Engineering during Homecoming. (more)
Undergraduate, Graduate Scholarships Available for Women Pursuing Transportation Careers
October, 2010, Denton, TX
The Greater Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter of the Women’s Transportation Seminar is encouraging women who are pursuing careers in transportation to apply for scholarships awarded by the chapter. Past applicants have had backgrounds that include mechanical and electrical engineering. Completed application forms and accompanying documents must be postmarked by no later than Oct. 29. (more)
College of Engineering Administrator Receives Fulbright Grant
October, 2010, Denton, TX
Christopher Heiden, Associate Director of Academic Services for UNT's College of Engineering, will travel to Germany and visit different universities in Hamburg, Dortmund, and Mainz under the 2010 Fulbright Seminar for U.S. Administrators in International Education. (more)
Engineering Alumni Network, Receive College Updates at Reception
September, 2010, Denton, TX
The College of Engineering's alumni reception on Sept. 22 drew a diverse group of alumni and friends of the College to network and hear about the College's latest initiatives and achievements. (more)
Engineering Career Fair Draws Wide Variety of Employers
September, 2010, Denton, TX
The Engineering & Computer Science Internship & Career Fair brought employers such as American Airlines, Ericsson, Inc., General Dynamics, L-3 Communications and PepsiCo. to meet with UNT Engineering students. (more)
College of Engineering Welcomes New Academic Year With Picnic
September, 2010, Denton, TX
The second-annual New Academic Year Welcome Picnic, held at South Lakes Park, brought a diverse group of faculty and staff from all College of Engineering departments. (more)
UNT's Robocamp for Girls Honored With Tech Titan Award
August, 2010, Denton, TX
The College of Engineering's Robocamp was presented with the Metroplex Technology Business Council's Tech Titan of the Future-University Level award, which recognizes higher education institutions that encourage students to choose engineering and technology-related disciplines. (more)
August, 2010, Denton, TX
The College of Engineering is proud to announce that the Bachelor of Science Program in Electrical Engineering at UNT is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012.
Internationally Known Researcher Joins UNT as MEE Department Chair, PACCAR Professor of Engineering
August, 2010, Denton, TX
Dr. Yong X. Tao brings more than 20 years of research and 17 years of teaching experience to UNT as the new chair of the Department of Mechanical and Energy Engineering and PACCAR Professor of Engineering. (more)
UNT's Robocamp, Xbox Game Development Camp Inspire Young Minds
July, 2010, Denton, TX
Junior high school and high school students are learning more about engineering design, programming and robotics at the UNT College of Engineering’s summer Robocamp and Xbox Game Development. (more)
UNT Materials Science Chair Named Fellow of Society of Manufacturing Engineers
July, 2010, Denton, TX
Dr. Narendra B. Dahotre, a renowned researcher with close to 30 years of experience in laser science and engineering, has been elected as Fellow of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers. (more)
UNT Joins the II-VI Foundation Network, Will Work on Electric Power Generation Research Project
June, 2010, Denton, TX
The II-VI Foundation has awarded a gift to UNT's Laboratory of Advanced Polymers & Optimized Materials (LAPOM), which will go toward a project titled "Improvement of Effectiveness of Electric Power Generation." (more)
NASA Official Discusses Research Funding Opportunities During Presentation for College of Engineering
June, 2010, Denton, TX
Steven Smith, Program Manager, Advanced Information Systems Technology, NASA Earth Science Technology Office, discussed research funding opportunities and insights during a presentation for the College of Engineering. (more)
Two Computer Engineering Students Receive P.E.O. International Scholarships
May, 2010, Denton, TX
Two UNT College of Engineering graduate students have been awarded the International Peace Scholarship by the Philanthropic Educational Organization, recognition that brings added distinction to themselves and to UNT. (more)
Teams Compete at UNT in IEEE Region 5 Student Circuit Design Competition
April, 2010, Denton, TX
The University of North Texas College of Engineering welcomed teams of students who came to compete in the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) Region 5 Student Circuit Design Competition. (more)
Engineering Preview Day Offers High School Students Insights Into College Life
April, 2010, Denton, TX
During Engineering Preview day, high school seniors and their families heard about engineering from a student’s perspective, learned more about the labs they’ll be working in as a student, and spoke with College of Engineering faculty in their department of interest. (more)
Student Assistant Recognized with Outstanding Student Employee Award
April, 2010, Denton, TX
Emily Jones receives award for the professionalism and helpfulness she brings to her job as student assistant in the Dean’s office. (more)
IEEE Region 5 Student Circuit Design Competition To Be Held At UNT
April, 2010, Denton, TX
The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) Region 5 Student Circuit Design Competition brings undergraduate competitors to the College of Engineering. (more)
National Engineers Week Activities at UNT to Include Career Fair, Contests
February, 2010, Denton, TX
National Engineers Week events at UNT's Discovery Park will include a career fair, luncheon, competitions and an awards ceremony. (more)
UNT Researcher Honored with Early Career Award at the White House
January, 2010, Denton, TX
Dr. Rada Mihalcea, UNT associate professor of computer science and engineering, was honored at the White House as a recipient of the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers. (more)
Prominent researcher appointed as new Chair of UNT's Department of Materials Science and Engineering
January, 2010, Denton, TX
A renowned researcher with close to 30 years of experience in laser science and engineering takes the helm of the University of North Texas' Department of Materials Science and Engineering. (more)
UNT Engineering student wins prestigious NASA scholarship
January, 2010, Denton, TX
Katie Schniebs, a junior in electrical engineering at the University of North Texas, receives a $40,000 scholarship from NASA. (more)
UNT students to compete in the Battle of the Brains in China
January, 2010, Denton, TX
A team of Computer Science and Engineering students will head to Harbin, China next month to compete in the Battle of the Brains, an elite international computer programming competition that challenges college students to solve complex, real-world problems under extreme deadlines. (more)