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Texas Science Festival-Goers to Enjoy Fusion of Curiosity and Discovery
The University of Texas at Austin will host the science-themed, STEAM-inspired festival from Feb. 21-March 6.
UT Vaccine Scientist Will Be Inducted Into National Inventors Hall of Fame
McLellan, who will be inducted in Washington, D.C. on May 8, is among the youngest new inductees in hall of fame history.
Chelikowsky Receives 2025 Hill Prize in Physical Sciences
Three UT Austin scientists and engineers received high-risk high-reward awards this year from TAMEST.
University of Texas Chemist Receives Presidential Early Career Award
Zachariah Page is among a select group of scientists and engineers to receive a 2025 PECASE award.
Brain Map Clarifies Neuronal Connectivity Behind Motor Function
Scientists have traced connectivity between neurons to identify how the brain communicates with the spinal cord.
Department of Computer Science
Researchers Reduce Human Effort in Robot Training
A UT Robot Perception and Learning Lab project is reshaping humanoid robot training by focusing on data generation.
Some Bacteria Evolve Like Clockwork With the Seasons
The longest natural metagenome time series ever collected reveals a startling evolutionary pattern on repeat.
UT Mathematician Wins 2025 AMS Moore Prize
The American Mathematical Society chose UT Austin’s Seán Keel and his co-authors for the prize, given every three years.
In This Lab, Students Dig Into Antibiotic-Resistance Research
Meet the team behind a newly transformed experiential-learning biology course, reaching hundreds of UT students.
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UT Saw Huge Research Gains, Launched Education Initiatives During Its ‘Year of AI’
2024 was a record-breaking year in UT Austin research, education and service involving artificial intelligence.