Announcements

Science and STEM Camps at UT Austin this Summer

April 11, 2025 • by Sarah Melendez

UT Austin has a wide range of offerings for young people interested in exploring technology and science learning this summer.

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UT News

TAU Systems’ Laser Driven Particle Accelerator Receives UT Investment

April 8, 2025 • by Nicole Pampe

Founded by UT physics professor Björn Manuel Hegelich, TAU Systems is developing TAU Labs, an R&D center and radiation testing facility.

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McDonald Observatory

JWST Awards UT Astronomers 10% of Its Coveted Observing Time

April 7, 2025 • by Emily Howard

Steve Finkelstein, Danielle Berg, Adam Kraus, Stella Offner and John Chisholm are among UT Austin astronomers leading new James Webb Space Telescope projects.

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UT News

UT Austin and MD Anderson Launch Joint Initiative to Advance Breakthroughs in Cancer Research

March 25, 2025 • by Staff Writer

Interdisciplinary research teams involve UT Austin faculty in the life sciences, computer science and chemistry.

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Announcements

Cross-Border University Collaboration Will Expand Research to Advance Precision Medicine

March 18, 2025 • by Staff Writer

The OriGen Health Research Center will mine a massive biobank of genetic, clinical and epidemiological information to develop customized disease treatments.

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Cockrell School of Engineering

Pharmacoengineering Program Enables Advanced Drug Development and Delivery

March 10, 2025 • by Nat Levy

Graduate students at The University of Texas at Austin have a new opportunity to revolutionize how medicines are developed and delivered.

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Announcements

Gurley Investment Will Sustain Texas Robotics’ Undergraduate Program as Leader

March 6, 2025 • by Marc Airhart

A matching gift from venture capitalist Bill Gurley supports the first undergraduate robotics program in the country admitting freshmen.

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Announcements

Andreas Matouschek Named Interim Dean as David Vanden Bout Steps in at Provost’s Office

March 3, 2025 • by Christine Sinatra

Matouschek, previously associate dean for research and facilities, will lead the College of Natural Sciences.

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Announcements

NSF Grant Establishes Center to Develop Self-Replicating Materials

February 10, 2025 • by Marc Airhart

These non-living materials will have capabilities including self-healing, adaptation, growth and programmability.

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Announcements

Texas Science Festival-Goers to Enjoy Fusion of Curiosity and Discovery

January 21, 2025 • by Christine Sinatra

The University of Texas at Austin will host the science-themed, STEAM-inspired festival from Feb. 21-March 6.