University of Texas at Austin

Dr. Earle McBride, The University of Texas at Austin – D-Day Beach Sand

Bradley Cornelius — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 09:00:00 +0000

In today’s Academic Minute, Dr. Earle McBride of the University of Texas at Austin explains the discovery of microscopic artifacts on one of history’s most famous beaches.

Earle McBride is Professor Emeritus and the J. Nalle Gregory Chair Emeritus in Sedimentary Geology in the Jackson School of Geosciences at the University of Texas at Austin. His research is focused on the physical and chemical processes that alter sand over time. He holds a Ph.D. in geology from Johns Hopkins University.

Dr. Bayani Cardenas, The University of Texas at Austin – Hot Springs

Bradley Cornelius — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 09:00:00 +0000

In today’s Academic Minute, Dr. Bayani Cardenas of the University of Texas at Austin reveals what’s going on beneath the surface of a hot spring.

Dr. Art Markman, The University of Texas at Austin – Why We Like Round Numbers

Bradley Cornelius — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 09:00:00 +0000

For the 500th Academic Minute, Dr. Art Markman of the University of Texas at Austin explains why we think round numbers such a big deal.