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As China recovers from a devestating earthquake,Jack Rozdilsky can speak about the challenges rescue workers will face during the search and recovery period.
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As high gas prices are likely to stay where they are for the foreseeable future, Americans will convert to alternative sources of fuel, and the most likely candidate is compressed natural gas, says Mitty Plummer associate professor of engineering technology at the University of North Texas.
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As gas and food prices climb, the U.S. Department of Commerce released its first quarter report on the nation's economy. It indicates a gross national product preliminary annual growth rate of 0.6 percent during the first three months of 2008. Terry Clower, associate director of the Center for Economic Development and Research, can discuss a variety of topics related to the economy and this report.
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Two months ago, many political analysts believed that the Texas presidential primary was of little importance to this year's candidates. But with the two candidates in a statistical dead heat in Texas, the large number of Texas delegates has given the Lone Star State an important role. University of North Texas experts Emily Clough and
Matthew Eshbaugh-Soha, can discuss a variety of topics related to the nominating process.

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 Audio Releases

Counseling technique helps grief-stricken
Dr. Jan Holden, professor and coordinator of UNT's nationally ranked counseling program, is experimenting with a new, "near-death communication" technique that can be helpful to survivors.

Low-cost, internet phone service lacks protection
Engineering prof Ram Dantu details the vulnerabilities of VoIP, the next wave in telecommunication.

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Center for Advanced Research and Technology's new equipment to boost materials study
UNT's two new instruments will expand its ability to study nanoscale films and features on ceramics, metals, semiconductors and other materials for electronic, energy and sensor applications.

Engineering doctoral student develops brittleness scale to compare materials
Haley Hagg Lobland's scale is linked to the mechanical properties and viscoelasticity of a substance and can be used to compare various materials.

UNT's Rafes Urban Astronomy Center adds outdoor amphitheater
A $25,000 donation from the M.R. and Evelyn Hudson Foundation of Keller provided the new addition to the astronomy center facilities.

UNT's "Texas Codeboys" finish 26th in international computer science and programming competition held in Hungary
Two University of North Texas computer science and engineering students, along with a recent alumnus, finished 26th among the top 32 international teams competing in the "Challenge 24" contest."

UNT doctoral student in chemistry to attend meeting in Germany featuring Nobel laureates
Gavin Williams, is among 500 students from around the world selected to attend a meeting and series of lectures given by Nobel laureates in Lindau, Germany this summer.

Bill Worrell UNT celebrates artistic connections in Santa Fe gallery walk
The University of North Texas will celebrate its legacy of artistic excellence when 14 Santa Fe art galleries with UNT connections open their doors for a gallery walk called "Weaving Threads of Green: UNT in Santa Fe."

 Research Releases

Researchers at UNT seek to develop new polymers for non-stick cooking without the toxic adhesive
Researchers hope to develop a new, safer non-sticking cooking surface to replace the current generation surfaces that potentially can emit a suspected carcinogen.

Technology researcher joins College of Engineering for year of research
Liangmei Hu, associate professor at Hefei University of Technology in China, will spend 2008 researching and lecturing at the College of Engineering.

Dr. Garry Landreth College of Education professors receive play therapy research award
Sue Bratton and Garry Landreth received the national Play Therapy Research Award for research in the field of play therapy.