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Turbocharging Protein Engineering with AI

Biotech advances from UT’s new Deep Proteins group are changing the game with help from artificial intelligence.

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How One Staff Member Has Affected the Lives of Students, Faculty and Campus Cats

Michele Keeler, an IT Professional in the College of Natural Sciences, recently marked 50 years working for UT.

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Department of Computer Science

Senior Turing Scholar Publishes Second Computer Science Research Paper

Alan Baade developed a new AI architecture that converts a phrase from one person's voice to another, just by listening.

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Transitioning to an Empty Nest? What to Know and How You Can Help Scientists Learn More

As children grow up and leave home to begin college or work, their parents face a transformation of their own. 

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Take a Tour of UT Through the Lens of Science

Spots that are a part of The University of Texas at Austin can serve purposes for both science learning and community R&R.

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Insider Insights: Meet Public Health Major Kena Desai

One Texas Science senior shares insights about study abroad and more with newer-to-campus peers.

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The Biodiversity Center

Announcing the 2024 Stengl-Wyer Scholars, Fellows and Grant Awardees

UT postdocs, graduate students and faculty receive prestigious awards linked to sustainability and biodiversity.

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Texas Science YouTube

Insider Insights: Meet Chemistry Major Jonah Downs

Hear from one undergrad about how UT’s resources and events enhanced his college career.

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In Robot Soccer and More, UT Students Best the Competition in Eindhoven

Among hundreds of teams from around the world competing at RoboCup 2024, UT researchers and their robots shine.

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Texas Science YouTube

Insider Insights: Meet Environmental Science and Biology Major Sierra Chadwick

Learn from one undergrad why her majors are ideal for the changing world and what advice she has for new students.

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