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McDonald Observatory
Giant Magellan Telescope Expands Global Science Impact with Taiwanese Partner
GMT's consortium expands to 14 institutions with addition of Academia Sinica Institute of Astronomy and Astrophysics.
Remembering Electrochemistry Pioneer and Texas Science Legend Allen Bard
The 'Father of Modern Electrochemistry' won the National Medal of Science, King Faisal International Prize, Wolf Prize and the Priestly Medal.
Excavation of Colossal Caverns for Neutrino Experiment Completed
The caverns in Lead, South Dakota, will house the gigantic particle detectors of the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment.
UT News
New Texas Center Will Create Generative AI Computing Cluster Among Largest of Its Kind
UT's powerful artificial intelligence hub has one of the largest GPU computing clusters for AI at a university.
UT News
UT Designates 2024 ‘The Year of AI’
Building on decades-long leadership, UT will prioritize AI research and education throughout the year ahead and put this leadership on display through signature events, new...
New Decadal Report Maps Out U.S. Priorities in Particle Physics Research
The Particle Physics Project Prioritization Panel (P5) whose participants include a UT physicist delivered recommendations to decision makers.
CNS Welcomes New Faculty for the 23-24 Academic Year
Meet the newest tenured and tenure-track members of the College of Natural Sciences faculty.
McDonald Observatory
The Giant Magellan Telescope’s Final Mirror Fabrication Begins
Together, the mirrors will collect more light than any other telescope in existence, allowing humanity to unlock the secrets of the Universe.
CDC Taps UT for National Disease Outbreak Response Network
Lauren Ancel Meyers and colleagues will help scale up decision-support tools that were successful in earlier outbreaks for use across jurisdictions.
Department of Energy Advances Research and Education at Wootton Center for Astrophysical Plasma Properties
Grant will help center led by Don Winget continue its research and train the next generation of scientists.