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WELCOME ADDRESS 9-9:45 a.m. Edith O’Donnell Arts and Technology Building Auditorium (ATC)

SESSION 1 — 10-10:45 a.m.

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Money Matters — Scholarships and Financial Aid at UT Dallas – ATC Auditorium

“Everything You Wanted to Know About Merit and Need-Based Aid but Were Afraid to Ask” Session Presenters: Sarah Stuart- program coordinator, Academic Excellence Scholarship program

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 Megan Gray-Hering, academic advisor School of Arts, Technology & Emerging Communications “Introduction to the School of Arts, Technology & Emerging Communication Presenters: Tara Lewis, assistant dean and Pamela Kitchens, Kristi Taylor, academic advisors School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences “Introduction to BBS: Advising Success is No Accident” Presenter: Leah Barfield, academic project manager 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 School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences “Introduction to the School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences” Presenter: Dr. Carol Cirulli Lanham, assistant dean School of Interdisciplinary Studies “Academic Programs in the School of Interdisciplinary Studies” Presenter: Tess Kuo, academic project manager Naveen Jindal School of Management “Make Business Your Future” Presenters: Dr. Marilyn Kaplan, associate dean School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics “Overview of Natural Science and Mathematics Undergraduate Programs” Presenter: Dr. Dennis Miller, associate dean Office of Undergraduate Education “Decisive move: Being an Undeclared Major” Presenter: Eric Welgehausen, assistant director

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SESSION 2 — 11-11:45 a.m.

PARENT/ FAMILY TRACK:

UT Dallas Career Center—ATC Auditorium “Return on Investment: How the Career Center at UT Dallas Can Help You! Presenter: Career Center Staff Aprende más de UT Dallas: Taller Para Alumnos y Padres – ECS 2.306 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: Raul Hinojosa, diversity director

School of Arts, Technology, and Emerging Communication Motion Capture Lab Demonstration Location: ATC 1.801A

STUDENT TRACK: FACULTY LECTURES School of Arts and Humanities “Deception, Seduction and Other Virtues” Presenter: Dr. Dennis Kratz, dean

School of Arts, Technology, and Emerging Communications “The Imaginary Field of Animation and Making the Dream a Reality” Presenters: Phillip Hall

School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences “Investigating Aging of the Human Brain and Cognition Using Neuroimaging Techniques” Presenter: Dr. Kristen Kennedy

Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science “Nanotechnology: A New Frontier in Engineering Research” Presenter: Dr. Reza Moheimani

School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences “Torture or Enhanced Interrogation: Understanding the Legal and Practical Implications” Presenter: Paul F. Diehl, Ashbel Smith Professor of Political Science

School of Interdisciplinary Studies “Preparation for Healthcare: The Bachelor of Science Degree in Healthcare Studies” Presenter: Dr. Kathleen Byrnes

Naveen Jindal School of Management “STEM in Business” Presenter: Dr. Dawn Owens School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics “Water on Mars” Presenter: Dr. John Hoffman

Office of Undergraduate Education “Decisive move: Being an Undeclared Major” Presenter: Eric Welgehausen, assistant director 3

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SESSION 3 — 12-12:45 p.m.

JOINT INTEREST SESSIONS

School of Arts, Technology & Emerging Communication Motion Capture Lab Demonstration Location: ATC 1.801A

Transfer Student Services / Terry Scholarship Program / Admission and Enrollment “Transfer 101: Admission, Student Life and Scholarships” Presenters: Kellie Hanford, Blythe Torres and Ryan Slack

Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science “Internships – Your Path to Career Success” Presenter: Jerry Alexander, assistant dean Naveen Jindal School of Management: Innovation and Entrepreneur Institute “Harnessing the Power of Ideas through Innovation and Entrepreneurship” Presenter: Madison Pedigo, Director, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program Division of Student Affairs “Getting Involved: Student Life at UT Dallas” Presenter: Kim Winkler, associate dean of students

Pre-Law Advising and Resource Center “ATEC to Zoology: Anyone Can Be Pre-Law” Presenter: Anne Dutia, Pre-Law Advising and Resource Center

Health Professions Advising Center “Pre-Health: Your Future at UT Dallas” Presenters: Dr. Karen de Olivares, HPAC director

Informational Fair Browse tables hosted by University departments and student organizations. Location: Visitor Center Atrium

Application Assistance Lab Submit your application and official documents, and get your application fee waived. Location: McDermott Library: Student Success Center Computer Lab – MC 1.304 Walking Campus Tour Learn more about the University’s campus, traditions and amenities during this 30-minute walking tour (does not include housing tour) Meeting Location: VCB 1.101

Residential Life Residence Hall Tours Meeting Location: Residence Hall West – main entrance Lunch Location: Student Union Food Court or Dining Hall West

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SESSION 4 — 1-1:45 p.m. JOINT INTEREST SESSIONS

Honors College: Terry Scholars Program “The Terry Scholars Program: More than Just a Scholarship” Learn about the prestigious Terry Scholars Program-- a fully funded, four-year cohort experience that provides academic, cultural, mentoring and other unique opportunities to its students. Presenter: Blythe Torres Location: CN 1.120 School of Arts, Technology, and Emerging Communication Motion Capture Lab Demonstration Location: ATC 1.801A Informational Fair Browse tables hosted by University departments and student organizations. Location: Visitor Center Atrium Application Assistance Lab Submit your application/official documents and get your application fee waived! Location: McDermott Library: Student Success Center Computer Lab – MC 1.304

Walking Campus Tour Learn more about the University’s campus, traditions and amenities during this 30-minute walking tour (does not include housing tour) Meeting Location: VCB 1.101

Residential Life Residence Hall Tours Meeting Location: Residence Hall West – main entrance Lunch Location: Student Union Food Court or Dining Hall West

SESSION 5 — 2-2:45p.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, and the National Merit Scholars Program. Session Presenter: Michael Seeligson

Office of Admission & Enrollment “Ask a UTD Representative: Q&A Opportunity on Admission & Scholarship Offerings” Location: Visitor Center Presentation Room Walking Campus Tour Learn more about the University’s campus, traditions and amenities during this 30-minute walking tour (does not include housing tour). Meeting Location: VCB 1.101

Residential Life Residence Hall Tours Meeting Location: Residence Hall West – main entrance Lunch Location: Student Union Food Court or Dining Hall West

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Session 2: Faculty Lecture Information

School of Arts and Humanities

Lecture Title: “Deception, Seduction and Other Virtues”

Synopsis: One of the great challenges of education today is to provide students with the skills to survive and succeed in a world filled with both wonders and deception. This presentation will focus on the vital role of the creative arts and humanities in meeting this challenge. Speaker Bio: Dr. Dennis Kratz is dean of the School of Arts and Humanities and the Ignacy and Celina Rockover Professor of Humanities. Dr. Kratz has fostered the development of an interdisciplinary curriculum that connects the arts with the humanities, critical with creative thought, theory with practice, and the University with the community. A popular teacher and speaker, he received The University of Texas System Chancellor's Council Outstanding Teaching Award and the Richardson Arts Alliance "Heart for the Arts Award" in recognition of the cultural partnerships he has established between UT Dallas and the community.

School of Arts, Technology, and Emerging Communications Lecture Title: “The Imaginary Field of Animation and Making the Dream a Reality”

Synopsis: It is the most exciting time to be an artist, a storyteller, and a filmmaker. The animation industry is a rewarding field that combines cutting-edge technologies with the creative arts to whisk audiences away on an adventure they could only hope to dream of. But what happens when the dream of one day becoming a character animator on a fully animated film becomes a reality? This talk will explore the first-hand account of a real-life journey to achieving that dream, the process by which success in this industry can be achieved, and the stories of what it’s really like to work at an award-winning animation studio. If you are interested in a career in Character Animation, or are curious about what might be involved, you won’t want to miss this talk! Speaker Bio: Phillip Hall is an experienced Character animator currently serving as assistant professor in the ATEC school. He previously was animation director of the children’s television series, Superbook at the Christian Broadcasting Network, as well as adjunct instructor of the Media Arts and Animation Department at The Art Institute of Virginia Beach. He received his MFA in Computer Animation at Miami International University of Art and Design and has worked around the world at many prestigious studios including Blue Sky Studios, Rhythm & Hues Studios, and Sony Pictures Imageworks as character animator on animated films and video games including Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs, Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2, Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel, Red Dead Redemption, Yogi Bear, Happy Feet Two, and Hotel Transylvania. In addition, he has also taught a wide range of various character animation related courses at Regent University, Huntington University, as well as The Art Institute of California- San Diego. In February 2008, he won the 11SecondClub.com online animation competition sponsored by Animation Mentor.

School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences Lecture Title: “Investigating Aging of the Human Brain and Cognition using Neuroimaging Techniques”

Synopsis: Numerous factors influence the aging of the brain and affect how well we are able to age cognitively. Dr. Kristen Kennedy's research is focused on the neural, genetic and lifestyle factors that guide this process. Dr. Kennedy uses structural and functional neuroimaging techniques to investigate how the health of the brain's structure supports the brain's function and how these impact our cognitive performance as we age. Dr. Kennedy aims to understand how the brain changes with age, both adaptively, and detrimentally, and how this knowledge might be used to stave off cognitive decline. Importantly, while some of these factors are under genetic control, our genes interact with our lifestyle and health practices to guide how well we age. Speaker Bio: Dr. Kristen Kennedy is the director of the Kennedy Neuroimaging of Aging and Cognition (KNAC) laboratory at the Center for Vital Longevity, part of the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences at The University of Texas at Dallas. Dr. Kennedy joined the UT Dallas faculty in 2012. In 2010, Dr. Kennedy received a prestigious Pathway to Independence Award from the National Institute on Aging. Her dissertation work was recognized by a Dissertation Research Award by the American Psychological Association. She was named a Young Research Fellow by the Greater Dallas Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association in 2012, and in 2013 was named a “Rising Star” by the American Psychological Society. Dr. Kennedy earned her BA in Psychology from Hendrix College, her MS in Clinical Neuropsychology from Emporia State University in Kansas, and her PhD in Psychology from Wayne State University in Michigan.

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Session 2: Faculty Lecture Information (cont’d)

Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science

Lecture Title: “Nanotechnology: A New Frontier in Engineering Research” Synopsis: One of the most remarkable scientific fields to emerge in this century is nanotechnology. Progress in nanotechnology is believed to have the potential to leave an enduring impact on our society and the way we live in the future. Today, research in nanotechnology is conducted in laboratories using instruments designed by engineers. Often, these are highly complex systems that require a multidisciplinary team of engineers to design, fabricate and commission. This brings about a promising opportunity for engineers to contribute to the progress in a field that is likely to generate some of the most exciting technological advances in human history. In this talk, we will discuss some of the interesting aspects of nanotechnology, singling out a number of contributions made by engineers to the field.

Speaker Bio: Reza Moheimani currently holds the James von Ehr Distinguished Chair in Science and Technology in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at The University of Texas at Dallas. His current research interests include ultrahigh-precision mechatronic systems, with particular emphasis on dynamics and control at the nanometer scale, including applications of control and estimation in nanopositioning systems for high-speed scanning probe microscopy and nanomanufacturing, modeling and control of microcantilever-based devices, control of microactuators in microelectromechanical systems, and design, modeling and control of micromachined nanopositioners for on-chip scanning probe microscopy. Dr. Moheimani is a Fellow of IEEE, IFAC and the Institute of Physics, U.K. His research has been recognized with a number of awards, including the IFAC Nathaniel B. Nichols Medal (2014), the IFAC Mechatronic Systems Award (2013), the IEEE Control Systems Technology Award (2009), the IEEE Transactions on Control Systems Technology Outstanding Paper Award (2007) and several best student paper awards in various conferences. He has served on the editorial boards of a number of journals, including the IEEE Transactions on Mechatronics, the IEEE Transactions on Control Systems Technology, and Control Engineering Practice. He currently chairs the IFAC Technical Committee on Mechatronic Systems, and has chaired several international conferences and workshops.

School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences

Lecture Title: “Torture or Enhanced Interrogation: Understanding the Legal and Practical Implications” Synopsis: Imagine that a terrorist attack is imminent and the United States has in custody an individual who might know the exact location and timing of the attack. Is the U.S. government justified in using any technique to extract that information? Professor Diehl will discuss the international legal standards on torture as well as the evidence that interrogation techniques work/don’t work in gathering intelligence information from suspects. Professor Diehl is an expert on international relations and serves as president of the International Studies Association, the largest professional association of its kind with more than 6,500 members in 120 countries. He teaches courses on international conflict, international law, and U.N. peacekeeping. Speaker Bio: Paul F. Diehl is associate provost and an Ashbel Smith Professor of Political Science at the University of Texas at Dallas. Previously, he was Henning Larsen Professor of Political Science at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He is president of the International Studies Association for the 2015-16 term. His areas of expertise include the causes of war, U.N. peacekeeping, and international law.

School of Interdisciplinary Studies Lecture Title: “Preparation for Healthcare: The BS Degree in Healthcare Studies”

Synopsis: The lecture provides an overview of the Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Studies which prepares students who want to pursue careers in healthcare fields such as medicine, pharmacy, optometry, dentistry, physical therapy, physician assisting and others. 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. 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.

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Naveen Jindal School of Management Lecture Title: “STEM in Business?”

Synopsis: Careers in technology are on the rise; however, knowledge of technology is critical in all fields. This information session is to help individuals understand the field of information technology and how businesses use technology to meet their goals. Speaker Bio: Dawn Owens is the director of the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Program. She teaches information technology for business, systems analysis and design, and database fundamentals. She also enjoys her role as faculty advisor for the student chapter of the Association of Information Systems and Women in IT. In addition, she serves on the national Advisory Board for Student Chapters in the Association of Information Systems. Her career in technology has included positions in programming, database administration, systems analysis, project management, and executive management. Dr. Owens earned all of her degrees from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. She is passionate about educating and developing students for various positions in information systems and technology in the global marketplace. She has received awards for online course design and recognition in teaching excellence.

School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Lecture Title: “Water on Mars”

Synopsis: In this presentation, Dr. John Hoffman will discuss some of the properties of the red planet, Mars, and describe our verification process for the presence of water on Mars. There has been much indirect evidence that water had been flowing in certain regions of Mars in the past, but water was actually discovered by an instrument designed and built at UT Dallas that flew on the Phoenix mission and landed on Mars in May 2008. Recent announcements of brine flowing down slopes on Mars and implications for the possibility of life on Mars will be covered. . Speaker Bio: Dr. Hoffman received his PhD degree in physics from the University of Minnesota. He then spent seven years at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory in Washington D.C. developing miniature instrumentation to study the composition of the atmospheres of the planets. This was right after the U.S. space program was getting started. In 1966, he joined the Southwest Center for Advanced Studies in Dallas which became The University of Texas at Dallas. The instruments he developed flew to the moon on the Apollo missions, to Venus in 1978 on the Pioneer Venus mission, past Halley's Comet in 1986 on the European Giotto mission and most recently to Mars on the Phoenix mission. In addition, he had many satellite experiments flown into the Earth's upper atmosphere to study the electrically charged particles called the ionosphere and how the sun interacts with the upper atmosphere of the earth. He has been on the faculty of UT Dallas since its beginning and has held positions as Physics Department head and associate dean of the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics.

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Informational Fair

Visitor Center Atrium 12 p.m.-2 p.m.

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Academic Department Tables

1. School of Arts and Humanities 2. School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences 3. Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science 4. School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences 5. School of Interdisciplinary Studies (Healthcare Studies)

6. Naveen Jindal School of Management 7. School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics 8. Health Professions Advising Center 9. Physics Department 10. UTeach Dallas/Science-Math Education

Student Services Department Tables

1. Academic Bridge Program 2. Academic Excellence Scholarships 3. Career Center 4. Dining Services 5. Education Abroad 6. Office of Diversity and Community Engagement 7. Financial Aid Office

8. Living Learning Communities 9. New Student Programs – Comet Camp 10. Office of Student Volunteerism 11. Residential Life 12. Resource Connection: Academic Outreach (OUE) 13. Student Success Center 14. Student Transition Programs

Student Organization Tables

1. African Student Union 2. Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority 3. Alpha Phi Omega 4. Art UTD 5. Aviation Club and Space Society /AIAA 6. Bronies of UTD 7. Children’s School Initiative 8. Chemistry Student Association 9. Comet Cupboard 10. GIS Student Organization (GISSO) 11. Human Environmental Animal Team (HEAT) 12. John Marshall Pre-Law Society 13. Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority 14. Muslimahs for Change 15. National Association of Black Accountants (NABA)

16. NOVIS (A Cappella Ensemble) 17. Omega Delta Phi Fraternity 18. Pakistani Students Association at UT Dallas 19. Phi Beta Lambda 20. Phi Theta Kappa 21. PRIDE at UTD 22. Pre-Pharmacy Association 23. Rotaract Club of UT Dallas 24. Sigma Lambda Alpha Sorority 25. Sigma lambda Gamma Sorority 26. Society of Physics Students 27. United Muslim Relief 28. UTD Geo Club 29. Vedic Organization for Inspiration, Culture and Education 30. Women Who Compute

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Lunch can be purchased in the Student Union Food Court or Dining Hall West from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. All registered students will receive a free meal ticket in their registration packets.

Be sure to check out the UT Dallas Jazz Band performance in the Food Court area from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.!

Want to talk one-on-one with UT Dallas faculty, staff and students? Be sure to visit our information fair in the Visitor Center Atrium from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Visit our Application Workshop to apply for admission today and turn in any official documents in the

McDermott Library: Student Success Center Computer Lab – MC 1.304 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Interested in seeing more of the UT Dallas campus? Take a campus tour! Flame Orange Campus Tours (1-hour walking tours) will be provided from 10am – 12pm

Eco Green Campus Tours (abbreviated 30 minute outdoor tours) will be provided from 12pm-3pm. Meet in 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 use your special Scholars’ Day coupon and save 25% off the latest UT Dallas spirit items!

Visit our social media pages and share your pictures of campus during Scholars’ Day!

facebook.com/UTDallasVisitorCenter / twitter.com/futurecomets / Instagram.com/futurecomets #FutureComet #UTDScholarsDay

We want to hear from you! Please bring your completed event evaluation to the Visitor Center lobby between 12-3:15 p.m. 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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