Research
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Air Pollution and Hydraulic Fracturing: Better Monitoring, Planning and Tracking of Health Effects Needed in Texas
A review by a University of Texas at Austin researcher highlights the rapid proliferation of gas industry operations in urban areas and questions whether state and federal air pollution regulatory programs are well designed to ensure health and safety. The review recommends increased government monitoring, health impact studies and regulation of air pollution.
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UT Austin Faculty Experts to Discuss Galveston Bay Oil Spill
As crews work to clean up oil from Saturday’s fuel leak in Galveston Bay, Texas experts offer insight into ramifications of spills for companies and the general public. Specialists on petroleum production, Texas wildlife, environmental law and policy from The University of Texas at Austin are available to help evaluate the incident and broader energy issues…
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Tower Lighting to Celebrate Engineering Professors
Tonight the Tower honors four Cockrell School of Engineering professors who were elected to the prestigious National Academy of Engineering.
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UT Austin’s Geosciences, Engineering, Education, Law, Business Schools in Top 15 in New US News Rankings
The University of Texas at Austin’s graduate schools in business, education, engineering, geosciences and law are all ranked among the Top 15 in the nation and the university’s accounting program is No. 1 in the nation, according to U.S.
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UT Austin to Become Partner in Construction of World’s Largest Telescope
The University of Texas System Board of Regents Friday authorized UT Austin to spend $50 million in research reserves to participate in building the Giant Magellan Telescope, which will be the world’s largest telescope when it’s completed in 2020. The project will give students, researchers and faculty the opportunity to make groundbreaking discoveries in astronomy.
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Binge Drinking May Double Older People’s Risk of Dying, Study Shows
Studies have shown that moderate drinking, such as sipping a relaxing glass of wine with dinner, may be beneficial to your health. Yet a new psychology study from The University of Texas at Austin shows that binge drinking may shorten lifespan, even for those who are overall moderate drinkers.
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From Idea to IPO: Entrepreneurship at UT
Looking to start a business? Have a new technology? You’re in the right place. Learn how UT is growing student, faculty and Central Texas businesses.
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Austin Technology Incubator Generates Thousands of Jobs and Millions in Economic Impact, Report Finds
AUSTIN, Texas The Austin Technology Incubator (ATI), and the private companies it has nurtured, generated 6,520 jobs and produced $880 million in economic benefit for Texas during the past decade, according to a new study of the business incubator’s success.
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TV Talk Shows Advocating for Disaster Relief Instead Provide Celebrity Therapy, Study Finds
In the wake of a natural disaster or global crisis, TV talk shows often advocate for relief efforts by enlisting “celebrity humanitarians” to raise awareness. However, rather than focusing on the individuals affected by the disaster and surrounding social circumstances, TV talk shows tend to focus on the individual experiences of celebrities, in a sense…
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Digital Editor of The Economist to Speak at UT Austin on March 5
Tom Standage, digital editor at The Economist, will examine the flow of human history through the ages of beer, wine, spirits, coffee, tea and Coca-Cola at an event March 5 hosted by The University of Texas at Austin’s IC² Institute.
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Abbott Lead Widens Over Davis in Latest UT/Texas Tribune Poll
Attorney General Greg Abbott’s lead has widened over gubernatorial challenger state Sen. Wendy Davis, according to the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll.
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Molecular Imprints Acquired by Canon
The semiconductor lithography company, founded by Cockrell School professors S.V. Sreenivasan and Grant Willson, employs technology developed at UT. Learn more.
