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“Never Give Up, Never Quit”: Dr. James Carter is the Classic Student
February 27, 2018Posted under Featured & Spotlight
It’s impossible to talk about the history of research at UT Dallas without mentioning associate professor emeritus of geoscience, Dr. James Carter. Recruited from Rice University in 1963, he arrived in 1964 as a senior researcher and is one of the early faces of both the Graduate Research Center of the Southwest (GRCSW) and Southwest… read more
Callisto: Your Evaluative HPC Resource
February 8, 2018Posted under FYI
The Office of Research (OR) is proud to announce the upcoming broad availability of Callisto. This 640 core High Performance Cluster (HPC) – made possible as part of university restructuring – is now available as a research resource for evaluating methods, technologies, and processes to enhance funding submittals. OR is actively… read more
Disclosing Your Invention to OTC
February 6, 2018Posted under FYI
Do you perform research? Have you ever wondered what to do when you make a novel discovery? While your instinct may be to publish such findings quickly, there are oftentimes when a different perspective on invention management could yield greater scientific impact and mitigate potential risks. To this end, the Office of Technology… read more
Data Management Plans and Tools
February 2, 2018Posted under FYI
Most funding agencies now require a Data Management Plan (DMP), but almost any research project would benefit from having one in place prior to collecting a single data point. A complete DMP outlines the processes, strategies, and overall architecture of the security, processing, and publication of data involved in your research project. The… read more
Superheroes Among Us: Dr. Michael Burton Battles Pain
January 23, 2018Posted under Featured & Spotlight
Upon meeting Dr. Michael Burton, assistant professor in the Department of Behavioral and Brain Sciences, you immediately know you’re in the presence of someone special. On first glance, he’s a gentle giant with an easy-going laugh, and his humble, Clark Kent-like identity is only the surface layer of a multifaceted character. Like Kent who… read more
Call for Workshop Proposals
January 19, 2018Posted under Featured & FYI
Deadline for proposal submission: March 9, 2018 In an effort to promote collaboration, the Office of the Provost at The University of Texas at Dallas (UT Dallas) is supporting the development and implementation of workshops that bring together faculty and students from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (UTSW) and UT Dallas.… read more
Applying for a Grant? This Research Might Change Your Approach
January 9, 2018Posted under FYI
If you’ve applied for federal funding for your research, you know the importance of understanding your sponsor’s goals, writing clearly and concisely, and paying close attention to deadlines. Yet, a well-prepared proposal doesn’t guarantee you’ll receive funding. According to researchers Ted and Courtney von Hippel’s article, “To Apply… read more
From the Government and Here to Help: NIH Grant Proposal Resources
December 18, 2017Posted under FYI
If a grant proposal to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is in your future, do yourself a favor and spend some time on the NIH website. Whatever you think about the government’s ability to help, the NIH, especially the Office of Extramural Research, has put some real time and resources into tools designed to… read more
‘A Market for Change’: Art and the Workplace
December 12, 2017Posted under Featured & Spotlight
I’ve heard it said that art is a time traveler. It’s true. Art leaps through history and across continents, through reality and the surreal, moving faster than any car or flight. It’s a time traveler who allows us to sit at its windows and visit destinations that awaken, challenge, and inspire. Yet, to call Dr.… read more
Grant Award Requirements: Know Them Before Writing the Proposal
November 7, 2017Posted under FYI
I have no idea what I’ve agreed to when I click the button that says “Yes, I’ve reviewed all the rules and regulations” before I update the software on my phone. My family, mostly comprised of lawyers, are somewhat appalled by this, but I say, “Well, if I want to use the phone, I need… read more