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2001.11.28 Come ASAP to defend your Mars research

November 28, 2001
A graduate student describes being barred from registration, losing an advisor, and facing an oral exam over Mars trajectory research at UT Austin.

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2001.11.25.01 The department’s post-dated Mars analysis

November 25, 2001
A detailed review of the Mars Pathfinder project examines its Earth-to-Mars trajectory claims, orbital mechanics, optimization methods, and UT Austin dismissal findings.

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2001.11.10 Fowler quits as my advisor

November 10, 2001
A doctoral student alleges advisor retaliation after contacting ABET and university officials over exam preparation, disability accommodations, and accreditation concerns.

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