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Spoofing a Superyacht at Sea
Todd Humphreys and a research team from the Cockrell School “spoofed” a yacht using a custom-made GPS device. Learn why marine spoofing is a big concern. [Video]
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School of Nursing to Enhance Interprofessional Health Care Education with $1 Million Federal Grant
With almost half of Americans living with chronic health conditions, an interprofessional team approach is needed to provide coordinated, high-quality patient care that improves patient outcomes. The University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing’s efforts to achieve this goal was recently advanced by a $1 million grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration.
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Grant Will Increase Number of Mental Health Providers for Underserved Populations
The College of Education has received a $418,305 federal grant to provide specialized training to 15 educational psychology doctoral students who will be working with integrated health care teams to deliver behavioral health services to underserved populations.
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UT Austin Researchers Successfully Spoof an $80 million Yacht at Sea
This summer, a radio navigation research team from The University of Texas at Austin set out to discover whether they could subtly coerce a 213-foot yacht off its course, using a custom-made GPS device.
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Headliners: Ocean Water, Hold the Salt
UT researchers made news with a desalination “water chip” that could give millions access to drinking water. Check out this media hit and other recent headlines.
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Extinct Ancient Ape Did Not Walk Like a Human, Study Shows
For decades, the movement of an ancient ape species called Oreopithecus bambolii has been a matter of debate for scientists.
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Coastal Antarctic Permafrost Melting Faster Than Expected
For the first time, scientists have documented an acceleration in the melt rate of permafrost in a section of Antarctica where the ice had been considered stable.
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Preventing Earthquake Damage
A team of Cockrell School engineers is working in New Zealand to understand soil structures in earthquake zones. The goal: buildings that resist damage. Learn more.
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New UT Austin Scholarship Honors Mayor of 63 Years from Fort Bend County
New and current University of Texas at Austin students who live in Fort Bend County will have the opportunity to receive a full tuition scholarship in memory of Hilmar Moore, a passionate alumnus who had served as mayor of Richmond for 63 years.
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On Display: Lifelike Exhibit Plays with Scale
From a giant milk carton to a tiny elevator lobby, the Blanton Museum’s new exhibit, Lifelike, makes you look closer at everyday objects in unexpected ways. See a slideshow.
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Harris County Department of Education Receives Hogg Foundation Grant to Fund Training in Children’s Mental Health
The Hogg Foundation for Mental Health at The University of Texas at Austin has awarded the Harris County Department of Education (HCDE) the 2013 Ima Hogg Community Education Grant for Children’s Mental Health. The five-year, $97,000 grant will launch a broad training initiative to increase knowledge of children’s mental health among non-mental health professionals who…
