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UT News

5 Questions for Dima Kozakov

Could AI be the key to curing cancer? Meet the leader of a new research team putting that question to the test.

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UT News

Space Research at UT: Microbes, Satellites and Deep Space Discoveries

UT Austin has long been a leader in space research, including since the launch of the Webb Space Telescope.

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UT News

4 Tons of Spinach, 3 Professors and 1 Life-Changing Discovery

It was 84 years ago this week that UT researchers isolated and named folic acid.

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IC² Institute

Biochemistry Major Tu-Quyen Dao Surveyed Doctors about their Use of AI

A summer research project involved exploring the leading edge of AI in health care with physicians.

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UT Bridging Disciplines Program

Abby Jones’ Multifaceted UT Journey

A recent graduate of UT biology who studied ecology, evolution and behavior looks back on her undergraduate experience.

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TACC

Evolutionary Bursts: AI-Driven Research Uncovering Rapid Genomic Shifts in Human Evolution

Vagheesh Narasimhan, a biologist and data scientist, uses Frontera and Lonestar6 supercomputers to power discovery.

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UT News

Ready to Change the World: Dat Duong

Dat Duong, a 2025 graduate from the College of Natural Sciences, made key contributions while studying in the UT School of Human Ecology.

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Features

Insider Insights: Meet Double-Majoring Student Shriya Bengre

UT has provided opportunities for pursuing interdisciplinary interests.

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Features

How UT Students are Fueling Energy Research

From advancing sustainability to enhancing efficiencies, student researchers are a part of UT’s energy story.

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Features

How a Nutrition Class Became One of UT’s Most Popular

The online, synchronous Fundamentals of Nutrition course proves to be as worthwhile as it is engaging for UT undergraduates across all majors and rank years.

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