Making News, August 2010

NASA has awarded a grant to two University of Memphis professors for research “into materials suitable for use in long-term, distant space missions.”

Dr. Jeffrey Marchetta, TN E ’97, is one of the professors. He will work with scientists and engineers from several space centers and will involve students, giving them a chance to work with NASA personnel.

Read the news release for more on the liquid cryogenic container

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The News Star (LA) is reporting that Dr. James Nelson, P.E. (LA G ’75), is scheduled to be the keynote speaker at Louisiana Tech’s summer graduation.

Dr. Nelson is currently the associate dean for undergraduate studies, the director of the Integrated STEM Education Research Center, and associate director for the Center for Entrepreneurship and Information Technology.

Read the article for more about the August 19 graduation ceremony

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Champion Energy Services will soon offer Texas residents the chance to purchase electricity from Texas Longhorns Energy. “The company will provide renewable energy to alumni and fans, and money from each new customer account will pay for sustainability initiative for the University of Texas and its athletic program.

Read the full article from The Statesman for more information, including details of a similar program to start soon for Texas A&M fans.

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