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 WELCOME ADDRESS 8-8:45 a.m.
Edith O’Donnell Arts and Technology Building Auditorium
SESSION 1 — 9-9:45 a.m.
PARENT/ FAMILY TRACK:
Money Matters — Scholarships and Financial Aid at UT Dallas – CN 1.112
“Everything You Wanted to Know About Merit and Need-Based Aid but Were Afraid to Ask”
Session Presenters: Courtney Brecheen – assistant dean of undergraduate education
Sarah Dorsey – deputy director of financial aid
STUDENT TRACK: ACADEMIC MAJORS AT UT DALLAS
School of Arts and Humanities
“Introduction to the School of Arts and Humanities”
Presenters: Dr. Shelley Lane, associate dean, and the Arts and Humanities advising staff
Location: CN 1.120
School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences
“Overview of Majors in the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences”
Presenter: Dr. Joanna Gentsch
Location: ECSS 2.312
Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science
“Introduction to the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science”
Presenter: Dr. Simeon Ntafos, associate dean
Location: ECSS 2.102
School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences
“Introduction to the School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences”
Presenter: Dr. Carol Cirulli Lanham, assistant dean
Location: JSOM 1.107
School of Interdisciplinary Studies
“Academic Programs in the School of Interdisciplinary Studies”
Presenter: Dr. Dachang Cong
Location: ECSS 2.203
Naveen Jindal School of Management
“Introduction to the Naveen Jindal School of Management Programs and Business Careers”
Presenters: Dr. Marilyn Kaplan, associate dean; Jordan Mueller; and Monica Williamson
Location: JSOM 1.217
School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
“Overview of Natural Science and Mathematics Undergraduate Programs”
Presenter: Dr. Dennis Miller, associate dean
Location: SLC 1.102
Undergraduate Education (Undeclared Majors)
“Decisive Move: Being an Undeclared Major”
Presenter: Eric Welgehausen
Location: ECSS 2.201
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SESSION 2 — 10-10:45 a.m.
PARENT/ FAMILY TRACK:
The Office of Admission and Enrollment / Academic Excellence Scholarship Program — CN 1.112
“Rise Above the Rest: How to Stand Out Among Thousands”
Presenters: Ingrid London and Courtney Brecheen
Aprende más de UT Dallas: Taller Para Alumnos y Padres — ECSS 2.305
Sesión de información en español para padres y alumnos interesados en UT Dallas
(Information session in Spanish for parents and students interested in UT Dallas)
Presenters: Adda Mazariegos and Raul Hinojosa
Interactive Sessions/Demonstrations: Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science
Multimedia Lab Demonstration: Multimedia Systems and Haptics – Dr. Balakrishnan Prabhakaran – ATC 3.414
Intelligent Systems Research Demonstration – Dr. Vincent Ng and Dr. Yang Liu – ECSS 2.201
Mechanical Engineering Laboratory Tour – Mechanical Engineering Faculty – ECSN Atrium
Departmental Tours: School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Academic Display – Founders Building – Second-Floor Atrium
Tours of the Founders Building and Science Learning Center – Meet outside SLC 1.202
STUDENT TRACK: FACULTY LECTURES
School of Arts and Humanities
“3D Computer Animation: From Entertainment to Research”
Presenter: Eric Farrar
Location: CN 1.120
School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences
“Investigating the Pathophysiology of Migraine Using Preclinical Laboratory Models”
Presenter: Dr. Greg Dussor
Location: ECSS 2.312
Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science
“Automated Reasoning from Ancient to Modern Times”
Presenter: Dr. Gopal Gupta
Location: ECSS 2.102
School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences
“Survivor: The Somewhat Believable Tale of My 25 Years in the White House”
Presenter: Dr. Donald Arbuckle
Location: JSOM 1.107
School of Interdisciplinary Studies
“Preparation for Healthcare: The Bachelor of Science Degree in Healthcare Studies”
Presenter: Dr. Kathleen Byrnes
Location: ECSS 2.203
Naveen Jindal School of Management
“What is Consumer Behavior and Why Should I Care?”
Presenter: Julie Haworth
Location: JSOM 1.217
School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
“RNA Editing: Gene Expression Outside the Central Dogma of Molecular Biology”
Presenter: Dr. Dennis Miller
Location: SLC 1.102
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SESSION 3 — 11-11:45 a.m.
JOINT INTEREST SESSIONS
Transfer Student Services / Terry Scholarship Program / Admission and Enrollment
“Transfer 101: Admission, Student Life and Scholarships”
Presenters: Kellie Hanford, Blythe Torres and Ryan Slack
CN 1.120
Naveen Jindal School of Management
“Introduction to Entrepreneurship Programs”
Presenter: Jackie Kimzey
JSOM 1.217
Interactive Sessions/Demonstrations: Erik Jonsson School of Engineering & Computer Science
Motion Capture Lab Demonstration: Virtual Reality Research – Dr. Ryan McMahan – ATC 1.801A
CAD Lab and 3D Printer – Mechanical Engineering Faculty – CN 1.304
UT Design – Senior Design Studio Tours – Andrea Turcatti – SPN 1.2
Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science
“Internships – Your Path to Career Success”
Presenter: Jerry Alexander, assistant dean
ECSS 2.102
Division of Student Affairs
“Getting Involved: Student Life at UT Dallas”
Presenter: Kim Winkler, associate dean of students
JSOM 1.117
Pre-Law Advising and Resource Center
“Getting Into Law School and the Practice of Law”
Presenter: Dr. Anthony Champagne, Pre-Law Advising and Resource Center director
JSOM 1.212
Health Professions Advising Center
“Health Professions Advising Center (HPAC)”
Presenters: Dr. Karen de Olivares, HPAC director, and Dr. Richard Scotch, Professor
SLC 1.102
Informational Fair
Browse tables hosted by University departments and student organizations.
Visitor Center Atrium
Application Workshop
Submit your application and official documents, and get your application fee waived.
Naveen Jindal School of Management – Second-Floor Computer Lab – JSOM 12.101
Walking Campus Tour
Learn more about the University’s campus, traditions and amenities during this 30-minute walking tour
(does not include housing tours).
Meeting Location: VCB 1.101
Residential Life
Residence Hall Tours
Meeting Location: Residence Hall West – main entrance
Lunch
The Student Union Dining Hall, Student Union Comet Café or Dining Hall West
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SESSION 4 — 12-12:45 p.m.
JOINT INTEREST SESSIONS
Informational Fair
Browse tables hosted by University departments and student organizations.
Visitor Center Atrium
Naveen Jindal School of Management
Tour the Jindal School
Session Presenters: Jordan Mueller and the JSOM C.R.E.W.
Meet at the Visitor Center Atrium – JSOM information table (leaves at 12 p.m. and 12:30 p.m.)
Application Workshop
Submit your application/official documents and get your application fee waived!
Naveen Jindal School of Management – Second-Floor Computer Lab – JSOM 12.101
Walking Campus Tour
Learn more about the UT Dallas campus and its traditions and amenities during this 30-minute walking tour (does not
include housing tours).
Meeting Location: VCB 1.101
Residential Life
Residence Hall Tours
Meeting Location: Residence Hall West – main entrance
Lunch
The Student Union Dining Hall, Student Union Comet Café or Dining Hall West
SESSION 5 — 1-1:45p.m.
JOINT INTEREST SESSIONS
The Honors College at UT Dallas
Learn about the various cultural and mentoring programs available to qualified students through the Honors College,
including Collegium V, the Terry Scholars Program and the National Merit Scholars Program.
Session Presenters: Michael Seeligson and Blythe Torres
ECSS 2.102
Walking Campus Tour
Learn more about the University’s campus and its traditions and amenities during this 30-minute walking tour
(does not include housing tours).
Meeting Location: VCB 1.101
Residential Life
Residence Hall Tours
Meeting Location: Residence Hall West – main entrance
Lunch
The Student Union Dining Hall, Student Union Comet Café or Dining Hall West
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Session 2: Faculty Lecture Information
School of Arts and Humanities
Lecture Title: “3D Computer Animation: From Entertainment to Research”
Synopsis: This lecture will provide an introduction and overview of the 3D animation process and animation-related courses taught in
the Arts and Technology (ATEC) program. Examples of student work will be presented as will examples of professional work by ATEC
faculty members.
Speaker Bio: Dr. Eric Farrar is an assistant professor of arts and technology (ATEC) at The University of Texas at Dallas. He holds an
MFA in Computer Animation and Visualization from Ohio State University through the Advanced Computing Center for Art and Design.
Eric has worked as a character rigger at Rhythm & Hues, where he worked on a number of feature films and commercial animation
projects. He currently teaches courses in 3D animation at UT Dallas including courses specializing in character rigging, as well as a
year-long animation production course in which a team of students completes an animated short from concept to completion.
School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences
Lecture Title: “Investigating the Pathophysiology of Migraine Using Preclinical Laboratory Models”
Synopsis: Migraine is the most common neurological disorder, affecting approximately 12 percent of the U.S. population. Currently
available therapies are at best only partially effective. Development of new therapies has been slow due in large part to a poor
understanding of the underlying pathology contributing to migraine. Dr. Greg Dussor will give an overview of the clinical features and
prevalence of migraine and will describe the neuroanatomy and neurophysiology that probably contribute to the pain commonly
associated with migraine. He will also discuss the ongoing research in his laboratory at UT Dallas, including the methods used to study
migraine pain pre-clinically as well as some of the novel therapeutic targets identified by his research team.
Speaker Bio: Dr. Greg Dussor received his PhD in pharmacology in 2002 at The University of Texas Health Science Center in San
Antonio, where he worked on peripheral acetylcholine receptors and their contribution to pain signaling. He did postdoctoral training from
2004 to 2007 at the Vollum Institute on the campus of The Oregon Health and Science University in Portland. There, he worked on
biophysical properties of acid-sensing ion channels and also characterized the ion channel expression on a population of sensory
neurons that innervate the outer epidermis. In 2007, he joined the Faculty in the Department of Pharmacology at the University of
Arizona in Tucson. While in Arizona, he shifted the focus of his laboratory to understanding the pathophysiology contributing to chronic
headache disorders such as migraine. He remained on the faculty there until joining the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences in
2014. He was a recipient of a Future Leaders in Pain Research Award from the American Pain Society, and he has received funding
from the National Institutes of Health, the American Pain Society, the National Headache Foundation and the Migraine Research
Foundation.
Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science
Lecture Title: “Automated Reasoning from Ancient to Modern Times”
Synopsis: This lecture will provide an overview of automated reasoning – one of the technologies behind artificial intelligence. We will
explore its roots in logic, mathematics and automated theorem proving, and its role in modern question-answering systems such as
IBM’s “Watson,” which won the Jeopardy quiz show.
Speaker Bio: Dr. Gopal Gupta is a professor and head of the Department of Computer Science at UT Dallas, where he holds the Erik
Jonsson Chair. He received his bachelor of science in computer science from IIT Kanpur, India, and his PhD in computer science from
UNC Chapel Hill. His research interests are in automated reasoning, computational logic and programming languages. His research has
been funded by various federal agencies, including the National Science Foundation, and has been the basis of two technology
companies.
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Session 2: Faculty Lecture Information (cont’d)
School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences
Lecture Title: “Survivor: The Somewhat Believable Tale of My 25 Years in the White House”
Synopsis: Dr. Donald Arbuckle will talk about his 25 years working in the White House before coming to UT Dallas in 2006. As a senior
civil servant, he served Presidents Ronald Reagan, George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton and George W. Bush and is intimately familiar with
the internal workings of the government. He worked on a daily basis with senior White House, agency and congressional officials. He
was awarded the Distinguished Service Award, the highest award given by his office, as well as a Presidential Executive Service Award,
one of the highest honors given to federal career executives.
Speaker Bio: Dr. Arbuckle teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in public policy, as well as a course during the
summer for the Texas Archer Fellowship Internship Program in Washington, D.C. He has won awards in the School of
Economic, Political and Policy Sciences the past two years for his teaching.
School of Interdisciplinary Studies
Lecture Title: “Preparation for Healthcare: The B.S. Degree in Healthcare Studies”
Synopsis: The lecture provides an overview of the bachelor of science degree in healthcare studies, which prepares pre-health
students who want to pursue careers in healthcare fields such as medicine, pharmacy, optometry, dentistry, physical therapy and
physician assisting. The degree prepares students for future training as well as employment in the U.S. healthcare industry.
Speaker Bio: Dr. Kathleen Byrnes is program head of Healthcare Studies in the School of Interdisciplinary Studies. She has a PhD in
Healthcare Studies from Texas Woman’s University. Dr. Byrnes is also a licensed professional counselor and has spent 20 years
working in healthcare administration as well as working with patients and families in a variety of healthcare settings.
Naveen Jindal School of Management
Lecture Title: “What Is Consumer Behavior and Why Should I Care?”
Synopsis: Want to influence someone to buy the new app you just developed or to save water in your community? Then, stop by this
mini consumer behavior session to better understand the purchases and choices that consumers make and learn some new strategies
for influencing those choices.
Speaker Bio: Julie Haworth is the director of the Bachelor of Science in Marketing Program. She teaches Principles of Marketing,
Consumer Behavior and Product and Brand Management. She also enjoys her role as faculty advisor for the student chapter of the
American Marketing Association. In addition, she serves as the lead for the Undergraduate Marketing Advisory Board with members
ranging from the Richards Group to the Dallas Cowboys. Prior to teaching, she held marketing positions at Procter and Gamble,
Maybelline and Mary Kay. Ms. Haworth earned her undergraduate degree in journalism / public relations from Southern Methodist
University and completed her MBA at the University of Texas at Austin. She is currently a PhD candidate in public affairs at UT Dallas,
where she is researching water conservation behavior in Plano.
School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Lecture Title: “RNA Editing: Gene Expression Outside the Central Dogma of Molecular Biology”
Synopsis: The Central Dogma of Molecular Biology holds that genetic information is resident in genes on DNA, is maintained through
DNA replication, is transferred through transcription to mRNA, and is expressed as a protein with a specific function through translation.
Dr. Dennis Miller’s laboratory has discovered an exception to the Central Dogma of Molecular Biology called RNA editing in
mitochondria of Physarum polycephalum, an acellular slime mold. Dr. Miller will discuss the discovery of this type of RNA editing, the
mechanism of this novel form of gene expression, and how this knowledge might be used to treat mitochondrial diseases and slow the
aging process.
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Speaker Bio: Dr. Dennis Miller is associate professor of cell and molecular biology at The University of Texas at Dallas. He earned his
PhD in biochemistry at the University of Iowa and was a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at
Dallas. He came to The University of Texas at Dallas in 1983. He is currently the associate dean of undergraduate education for the
School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics and teaches molecular genetics and gene expression to graduate and undergraduate
students.
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Informational Fair
Visitor Center Atrium
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
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School of Arts and Humanities (Performing Arts)
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School of Interdisciplinary Studies
Naveen Jindal School of Management
School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
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Chemistry Department
Geosciences Department
Health Professions Advising Center
Physics Department
Teacher Development Center
UTeach Dallas/Science-Math Education
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Academic Bridge Program
Academic Excellence Scholarships
Career Center
Diversity and Community Engagement
Financial Aid Office
Living Learning Communities
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Multicultural Center
New Student Programs
Office of Student Volunteerism
Residential Life
Student Success Center
Student Transition Programs
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American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Animation Guild at UT Dallas
Ascend
CEO Global
Chi Phi Fraternity
Club Sports: UT Dallas Cycling and Triathlon
Comet Cupboard
Dancing for a Cause
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.
Gamma Sigma Sigma National Service Sorority
GIS Students Organization
Hackers UTD
Hillel
Japanese Student Association
League of United Latin American Citizens
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Lending Our Lives
National Association of Asian American Professionals
Newman Catholic Ministry
Omega Delta Phi Fraternity
Onomatopoeia
Phi Theta Kappa – Iota of Texas
Phi Gamma Delta
Pre-Optometry Professional Society
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
Society of Physics Students
Sustainability Club
Tzu Chi Collegiate Association
UT Dallas Atheists, Skeptics and Humanists
Women in Science Alliance
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In addition to Scholars’ Day, the UT Dallas community is celebrating Homecoming.
You are welcome to attend.
Homecoming Tailgate
Enjoy the music and giveaways as the Comets prepare for the basketball game!
10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. – Parking Lot J
UT Dallas Basketball Games
Come cheer the Comets to victory.
Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for students and free for children under 5 years old. Tickets may
be purchased at the games.
Women’s Team vs. Texas Lutheran University: 1 p.m.
Men’s Team vs. Texas Lutheran University: 3 p.m.
Activity Center Gym
Homecoming Dance and Casino
Go ‘Back to Classics’ and see your favorite movies come to life.
The Homecoming Royalty winners will be announced at this event.
8 p.m.-12 a.m. – Student Union
You can find more information at www.utdallas.edu/homecoming.
Bonus On-Campus Event After Scholars’ Day:
The Princeton Review will host a special event, featuring Senior Vice President Rob Franek, to help prospective
students learn the secrets of the college admission process and what it takes to land a spot at your dream school.
Franek has been sought out for his knowledge on college, graduate school and career topics by a wide range of
media, including Time, The Chronicle of Higher Education, USA Today and The Wall Street Journal. He has
appeared on ABC’s Good Morning America, CBS’ This Morning and NBC’s Today as well as on CNN, Fox,
National Public Radio and network radio shows. He is the lead author of the Best Colleges guides.
Edith O’Donnell Arts and Technology Building
ATC Auditorium – 2:30pm-3:30pm
Lunch can be purchased in the Student Union Dining Hall,
Student Union Comet Café or the Dining Hall West from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
(All registered students will receive a free meal ticket in their registration packets.)
Please be sure to visit our information fair in the Visitor Center Atrium
from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Visit our Application Workshop to apply for admission today and turn in any official
documents in the JSOM Second-Floor computer lab (JSOM 12.101) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
General campus tours will leave every half hour from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. from the Visitor Center
lobby in the Visitor Center and Bookstore Building.
Our nationally recognized UT Dallas Chess Team will provide a live demonstration at
Chess Plaza, between the Student Services Building and the Naveen Jindal School of
Management, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Be sure to stop by and meet some of the best in chess.
The UT Dallas Bookstore will be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Don’t forget to bring your evaluation to the Visitor Center at the end of the day
for a special student gift.
The University of Texas at Dallas
Office of Admission and Enrollment
800 W. Campbell Road
Richardson, TX 75080
(972) 883-2270
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