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(Feb. 18, 2011)--The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board has approved a Doctor of Philosophy degree in mechanical engineering and a Bachelor of Science degree in biomedical engineering at The University of Texas at San Antonio. Both programs will begin this fall.
"San Antonio is home to nearly 1.4 million people, five Fortune 500 firms and numerous companies in the biotech, manufacturing, aerospace and energy industries," said Mauli Agrawal, dean of the UTSA College of Engineering. "There are many opportunities for engineering graduates in the region. Yet until now, San Antonio institutions have not offered a bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering and you couldn't find a doctoral program in mechanical engineering anywhere in South Texas. We expect there to be a great demand for these programs of study. "
Mechanical engineers integrate engineering design, physics, mathematics, systems theory and materials science principles to design, develop, produce and operate mechanical systems as diverse as machinery, rockets, aircraft, cars and air conditioning systems.
UTSA's doctoral program in mechanical engineering will prepare students and professionals to become scholars and leaders in the industry by introducing them to advanced mechanical engineering concepts offering research opportunities. The program's curriculum will be delivered by 18 tenured or tenure-track faculty members in the UTSA Department of Mechanical Engineering, nine UTSA support faculty and nine Southwest Research Institute support faculty, and will culminate in a written, research-based dissertation and an oral exam.
Biomedical engineers address topics at the intersection of engineering and biology to advance human health and solve challenges caused by the interaction of living and nonliving materials and systems.
UTSA's undergraduate biomedical engineering program will prepare students for industry and government jobs, and for graduate and health profession education. The biomedical engineering curriculum will be delivered by 10 UTSA tenured or tenure-track faculty and 12 clinicians/scientists from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.
In addition to the degree program's required courses in science and engineering, UTSA biomedical engineering undergraduates will uniquely be required to take "Clinical Internships in Biomedical Engineering" and "Biomedical Engineering Technology and Product Development." The classes, in combination with the other biomedical engineering classes in the program, will prepare graduates to be innovative, forward-thinking and workforce-ready.
The UTSA Department of Modern Languages and Literatures hosts this event featuring speakers who will discuss issues of interest to professional interpreters and translators as well as recent research in translation and interpreting studies.
John Peace Library Assembly Room (JPL 4.04.22), Main Campus
The University of Texas at San Antonio kicks off the 2016 State Employee Charitable campaign (SECC) with an Agency Fair.
Sombrilla Plaza, Main Campus
The University of Texas at San Antonio kicks off the 2016 State Employee Charitable campaign (SECC) with an Agency Fair.
Buena Vista Building, Assembly Room (BVB 1.338), Downtown Campus
The League of Women Voters in collaboration with the UTSA College of Public Policy hold this public forum. The public is invited to the free event where they can get educated on the issues and informed on each candidate's position.
Buena Vista Building, Aula Canaria (BVB 1.328), Downtown Campus
Kevin Cokley, UTSA AAS visiting research scholar, will speak during this presentation. He is an expert in African American psychology, with a focus on racial and ethnic identity development, academic motivation and academic achievement. The event is free and open to the public.
Durango Building (DB 1.124), Downtown Campus
Presentation by Kevin Cokley, UTSA AAS visiting research scholar. Cokley's research and scholarship challenges the notion that African American students are anti-intellectual, and critically re-examines the impact of racial and ethnic identity and gender on academic achievement. The event is free and open to all UTSA students.
UC Denman Room (UC 2.01.28), Main Campus
Presented by the UTSA Department of Demography and the Applied Demography Society. Presenters will be Daniela Krotzer and Xioliang Liang.
Monterrey Building (MNT 3.240), Downtown Campus
Guests will hear oral presentations and attend information sessions on the various areas of the UTSA College of Sciences.
Convocation Center, Main Campus
Ambassador Arnold A. Chacon, Director General of the Foreign Service and Director of Human Services, will conduct an information session on the mission of national service, career, and student programs with the U.S. State Dept.
Frio Street Building, Multipurpose room (FS 1.402), Downtown Campus
Grad Fest is a fun event to celebrate your upcoming graduation and help students prepare for commencement.
H-E-B University Center Ballroom (HUC 1.104/1.106), Main Campus
Grad Fest is a fun event to celebrate your upcoming graduation and help students prepare for commencement.
Meeting Assembly Room (BVB 1.338), Downtown Campus
This major exploration fair gives students extensive information on selecting majors and career fields related to specific majors.
H-E-B University Center Ballroom (HUC 1.101/UC 1.106), Main Campus
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