UT Tyler Student Researchers Participate at UT-LSAMP Conference

Students from The University of Texas at Tyler recently presented research during the 2008 UT System Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation Undergraduate Research Conference held at UT El Paso, Dr. Steve Rainwater, interim chair and Chandler professor of computer science, announced.

Led by Dr. Jeffrey Mountain, associate professor of mechanical engineering, and Rainwater, the group presented results of their undergraduate research activities conducted under the supervision of faculty mentors during the LSAMP Summer Research Academy more...

Shaun Williams, Computer Science Senior, profiled on "Meet the Patriots"

Not every college student can say they interned at the prominent Kennedy Space Center, working in collaboration with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

Shaun Williams, Pearland senior at The University of Texas at Tyler, can say so more...

Deadline for Texas Engineering Scholarship Program Announced

Merit-based scholarships are available from the State of Texas (December 1, 2008) for freshmen and sophomores studying engineering. These scholarships were provided for through House Bill 2978 and passed by the 80th legislature. To be eligible for the scholarship the student must:

• Have been in the top 20% of their high school graduating class;
• Have had a 3.5/4.0 GPR on all high school math and science courses;
• Enroll in an undergraduate engineering program; and
• Maintain a 3.0/4.0 GPR at the university in they enroll.

Scholarships awarded in a given academic year do not represent an entitlement for future awards. Recipients of a scholarship in one year may compete for scholarships in subsequent years. For more information and to indicate your interest so that we may assist you in the application process, please contact Jennifer Scott at jscott@uttyler.edu or 903-565-5716. To download the Request for Consideration application, click here.