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McDonald Observatory
JWST Awards UT Astronomers 10% of Its Coveted Observing Time
Steve Finkelstein, Danielle Berg, Adam Kraus, Stella Offner and John Chisholm are among UT Austin astronomers leading new James Webb Space Telescope projects.
Cockrell School of Engineering
New Research Boosts Future Whooping Cough Vaccines
Molecular biosciences faculty contributed to advances that could lead to more effective, longer lasting vaccines.
AAS Names Steven Finkelstein as Fred Kavli Plenary Lecturer
Steven Finkelstein has been honored for his work to advance our understanding of galaxy formation and evolution at cosmic dawn.
How UT Students are Fueling Energy Research
From advancing sustainability to enhancing efficiencies, student researchers are a part of UT’s energy story.
UT Biodiversity Center
Prickly Pear Cactus Moth Invasion Expands in Texas
Researchers have a key update on work to fight invasive moths capable of decimating native Texas prickly pear.
Three UT Austin Faculty Members Selected to the American Association for the Advancement of Science
Ken Keiler studies basic molecular biology with the aim of developing new antibiotics.
Researchers Achieve Quantum Computing Milestone, Realizing Certified Randomness
A team including Scott Aaronson demonstrated what may be the first practical application of quantum computers to a real world problem.
UT News
UT Austin and MD Anderson Launch Joint Initiative to Advance Breakthroughs in Cancer Research
Interdisciplinary research teams involve UT Austin faculty in the life sciences, computer science and chemistry.
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.
Cross-Border University Collaboration Will Expand Research to Advance Precision Medicine
The OriGen Health Research Center will mine a massive biobank of genetic, clinical and epidemiological information to develop customized disease treatments.
