Stopping AIDS through a genetic disorder
A rare genetic disorder that causes premature aging may hold the key to blocking the AIDS virus. Robert Harrod, a biologist in SMU's Dedman College, talks about his team's discovery and its potential.
Read more.
Religion and Politics: Not the same old mix
Whether they
call themselves Democrats or Republicans, this year's long primary season changed the way American voters look at religion and politics. Robin W. Lovin, SMU's Cary Maguire University Professor of Ethics, talks about the changing views. Read
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Problems of the poor not beyond our reach
The harsh consequence of our passionate pursuit of ever newer, more sophisticated technologies is that we
sometimes forget the engineering ethic that should also drive us to provide a better life for the least of us, says Geoffrey C. Orsak, dean of SMU's School of Engineering. Read more.
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Faculty Experts
Women in Engineering
Delores
Etter, the newly appointed director of SMU's Caruth Institute for Engineering
Education, is a longtime advocate of women seeking careers in engineering and the
sciences. Her remarkable achievements led the U.S. Navy to name its highest award for engineers and scientists in her honor.
Read more.
Advertising's Changing Climate
The American public no longer pays attention to mainstream advertising and this is forcing advertisers to rethink
their strategies, says Professor Dan Howard, chair of Marketing in the
Cox School of Business.
Watch the video.
The Air We Breathe
Professor Al Armendariz in SMU's Department of Environmental and Civil Engineering conducts research on community air quality and volunteers time for local environmental issues.
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Contact SMU News and Communications at 214-768-7650 or
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