Kim Knight is an Associate Professor of Critical Media Studies in the School of Arts, Technology and Emerging Communication. Her research explores how digital culture affects negotiations of power and the formation of identity, particularly for marginalized groups. Professor Knight took a break to reflect on the impact COVID-19 has had on her research: Describe …read more
Let the Office of Research be your spotlight as we showcase brilliant research taking place at our University’s center. Join the Office of Research as they showcase Dr. Kenneth O at this Center Stage seminar. Dr. O, Texas Instruments Distinguished University Chair, professor of electrical engineering, and director of the Texas Analog Center of Excellence …read more
Research 411 is a talk show focused on sharing best practices and trending research topics delivered by professional staff and prominent UT Dallas researchers from various disciplines. Dr. Chandramallika Basak will talk about the heart and mind connection. Dr. Chandramallika Basak, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor in the Psychology Department of the School of Behavioral …read more
Dr. Zachary Campbell was awarded $1,998,717 from the National Institute of Health (NIH) for his research on Profiling Translation in Nociceptor Plasticity. Dr. Campbell’s team probe the effects of methylglyoxal on translational control and determine if blocking the integrated stress response is a viable option for neuropathic pain. The project involves mechanisms that promote chronic …read more
The Department of Defense – Congressionally Directed Medical Research awarded Dr. Seth Hays $1,499,730 for his Restoring Sensory Function after Upper Limb Nerve Injury with Vagus Nerve Stimulation project. Dr. Hays’ research continues his work toward developing a novel therapy to treat loss of strength and touch sensation after damage to the nerves in the …read more
When you consider who the most important person at a museum is, does a curator come to mind? While curators play a critical role in the conceptual thinking, research, and development of museum experiences, the most important people at museums are the people who fill them! Museums are increasingly investing in research that aims to …read more
Dr. Kelli Palmer received $2,467,449 from the National Institute of Health (NIH) for her research on Adaptive Alterations of Lipids in Mitis Group Streptococci. Streptococcus mitis is typically found in the human mouth and causes infections in the bloodstream and heart valve. Dr. Palmer’s research will test her theory that the ability of Streptococcus mitis …read more
Join Foundation Relations and Office of Sponsored Projects as we walk through the missions of the two offices, the similarities, differences and when to approach each. We will delve into the different philosophies, processes and time-frames regarding foundation versus other external funding. Speakers:Emily Lacy, Associate Director, Office of Sponsored ProjectsLena Uhing, Assistant Director, Development & …read more
The National Science Foundation awarded Dr. Michael Kolodrubetz, Assistant Professor of Physics, a CAREER award for his research on Floquet Route to Non-Equilibrium Phases of Matter in Cavity QED. The $500,633 project will focus on a class of systems known as many-body cavity quantum electrodynamics (QED), which gives access to quantum properties of light and …read more
Dr. Yang Hu, Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering, received a CAREER award from the National Science Foundation for his research on Rethinking the Architectures and Systems for Autonomous Driving Infrastructure. The $508,339 project aims to redesign the way driving works: from a single-body car-based platform to a networked multi-object system where competencies interact among cars …read more
