Research
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Stampede 2 Supercomputer Drives the Frontiers of Science and Engineering Forward
NSF award to UT Austin builds on success of Stampede supercomputer system and provides additional advanced computational capacity to thousands of researchers
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New Measurement Technique Shows Link Between T-cells and Aging
Researchers discovered a correlation between aging and the effectiveness of T-cells, which could be used in developing more patient-tailored medical treatments.
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Hands-On Science Courses Boost Graduation Rates and STEM Retention
Courses that engage students in scientific research early in college dramatically increase students’ odds of completing a science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) degree, analysis of UT Austin’s Freshman Research Initiative shows.
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Gates Foundation Grant Jump-Starts Innovative Malaria Research at UT Austin
Researchers in the Cockrell School of Engineering received a $100,000 grant from the Gates Foundation for health-related research.
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Making Virus Sensors Cheap and Simple: New Method Detects Single Viruses in Urine
A new method to rapidly detect a single virus in urine could be adapted to detect a range of viruses, including Ebola, Zika and HIV.
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UT Austin Wins State Grants for Cancer Drug Research
Dr. Kevin Dalby has received an almost $5 million grant from the Cancer Prevention and Resarch Institute of Texas.
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Unstable East Antarctic Glacier Has Contributed To Sea Level Rise in the Past
New research in Nature reveals that a massive unstable glacier in East Antarctica has contributed significantly to rising seas in the past.
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New Method of Producing Random Numbers Could Improve Cybersecurity
A new method for producing truly random numbers could be used to encrypt data, make electronic voting more secure and more accurately simulate complex systems such as Earth’s climate.
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UT Austin Chemical Engineering Raises $28 Million to Complete Historic Campaign
The John J. McKetta Jr. Department of Chemical Engineering successfully raised $28 million in a fundraising campaign to honor one of its beloved teachers and leaders.
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Mutation in Gene Leads to Variety of Poorly Understood Birth Defects
Researchers have identified genetic mutations that appear to be a key culprit behind a suite of birth defects called ciliopathies, which affect an estimated 1 in 1,000 births.
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Genetic Potential of Oil-Eating Bacteria from the BP Oil Spill Decoded
Microbiologists have discovered the potential of bacteria that helped clean up the BP oil spill.
