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UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

The UTD Mercury

UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

The UTD Mercury

Located on the fourth floor of the SSA, 60 students have visited the Student Ombuds Office since its opening.
Photo by Shubhechhya Mukherjee | Mercury Staff

New Office Designed to Hear Student Concerns

February 9, 2020

Student Ombuds Office ensures confidentiality, impartiality in discussions As one student among a sea of nearly 30,000, it’s easy to feel as if your voice can be drowned out. It was for this reason...

ECS founders chair professor Bhavani Thuraisingham said the degree covers concepts such as hacker psychology and risk analysis. Photo by Roshan Khichi | Mercury Staff

Cybersecurity Masters Degree to be Offered Fall 2020

February 9, 2020

Dean of EPPS discusses rise in demand for interdisciplinary approach, policy understanding within cybersecurity job industry Starting fall 2020, UTD will be offering an interdisciplinary cybersecurity...

Graphic by Alesandra Bell | Mercury Staff

New Coronavirus Not Major Threat to Students

February 9, 2020

Recent reports estimate over 34,000 cases of coronavirus worldwide, with 0.0003% of those cases in the U.S. Despite the low case rate, media coverage of the virus has sparked nationwide concern. Coronavirus...

For Your Ignorance - Ep. 2

For Your Ignorance – Ep. 2

January 27, 2020

https://soundcloud.com/the-mercury/for-your-ignorance-ep-2 Our hosts Daniel Zargaran and Zack Qureshi discuss impeachment, Kobe Bryant and more. Listen to The Mercury's newest podcast now.

Engineering and neuroscience professor Seth Hays said implantation of the device requires one incision.  Photo by Roshan Khichi | Mercury Staff

Nerve Stimulation Device Aids Rehabilitation after Stroke

January 27, 2020

Therapeutic implant undergoing FDA approval process after seven years of testing Editor's Note: Professor Hays's name has been correctly attributed to the photo. A UTD-developed nerve stimulation...

Drug screening assays are possible applications of the research. Photo by Bhavan Mehta | Mercury Staff

Researchers Develop Eye Healing Model

January 27, 2020

UTD researchers hope to push drug research forward by developing technology that mimics the human eye, to provide some insight on how exactly the eye heals. Researchers in the department of bioengineering...

Residents will be able to control the lights, front door lock and thermostat through smart home technology called The Hub.  Photo by Roshan Khichi | Mercury Staff

Out with the Old, In with the New

January 27, 2020

Upcoming phases at Northside to feature smart home capabilities, interior aesthetic changes Northside recently announced plans to open a fourth phase as construction continues on Phase Three, the complex’s...

Two ideas suggested on the subreddit are hanging lights around the plinth and adding more printing locations.  Photo by Anna Phengsakmueang | Photo Editor

SG Offers Reddit Gold for Student Ideas

January 13, 2020

New initiative aims to increase student input in decision-making process UTD’s Student Government is using a new approach to get ideas from students, now offering Reddit Gold to those who post feasible...

Electrical engineering doctoral student and research engineer Carlos Caicedo-Narvaez said the technology provides an  eco-friendly approach to energy development.  Photo by Esther Mathew | Mercury Staff

Using Liquid Metal to Repurpose Waste Heat

January 13, 2020

Researchers create generator that uses gallium to convert excess energy to usable electricity UTD researchers are taking on global warming with new technology that uses liquid metal to turn waste...

Professor of sociology Sheryl Skaggs said including more qualitative questions may improve the current method of course evaluations. Photo by Anjali Venna | News Editor

Professors Voice Concern over Gender Discrepancies in Course Evaluations

January 13, 2020

Female faculty note differences in ratings, student behavior toward male colleagues Students are encouraged to complete course evaluations at the end of every semester, but factors such as race and...

For Your Ignorance - 1/13/20

For Your Ignorance – 1/13/20

January 13, 2020

https://soundcloud.com/the-mercury/for-your-ignorance-ep-1/s-15Vo7 Get your biweekly intake of current events with The Mercury's latest podcast, For Your Ignorance. Mercury staffers Daniel Zargaran...

Graphic by Chiamaka Mgboji | Graphics Editor

Changes to AES Awards Met with Unhappiness

January 12, 2020

Previous merit scholarship tiers abolished due to university growth, increasing SAT/ACT scores Despite confusion and unhappiness from prospective students following a change in Academic Excellence...

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