March 2020
Engineering a drone zone
SMU engineering students and faculty have created an innovative drone research lab to work on communications issues that can open up the life-saving potential of drone swarms.
Setting the pace for future athletic achievements
A $5 million commitment from Heather and Ray W. Washburne ’84 and family will enhance the student experience and elevate SMU’s competitiveness by establishing the Washburne Soccer and Track Stadium.
Renowned geologist to lead new Moody School
James Quick will open the doors to a new era of research and interdisciplinary collaboration as inaugural dean of newly created Moody School of Graduate and Advanced Studies, SMU’s eighth degree-granting school.
Honoring organizations changing lives through education
The 2020 Simmons Luminary Award dinner and ceremony on Thursday, March 12 will recognize Big Thought, Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas and The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.
Meadows at the Meyerson supports scholars program
SMU’s Meadows School of the Arts will present its 27th annual Meadows at the Meyerson concert at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 10 in the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora St. in Dallas.
Looking at data differently could predict diabetes earlier
A multidisciplinary team of SMU researchers is working with Parkland Health and Hospital to create a statistical model to predict which patients are at risk for developing diabetes five to 10 years before they exhibit symptoms.
A year of surprising science from NASA’s InSight mission to Mars
InSight is the first mission dedicated to looking deep beneath the Martian surface, and SMU’s Matt Siegler is one of the scientists who will ultimately help determine what heat flow probe measurements mean for the composition of the planet’s interior.
ICYMI: In Case You Missed It
Enjoy these quick links to great photos, stories and more about the people, programs and events making an impact on the Hilltop.