Research
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Faculty Awards Promote Algae Fuel Production, Coastal Security
Two University of Texas at Austin faculty members have won Moncrief Grand Challenge Faculty Awards to develop computer models for algae-based fuel production and improve the security of coastal waters.
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NuMat Technologies Wins Global Venture Labs Investment Competition
NuMat Technologies from Northwestern University beat out 37 teams from top MBA programs around the world to claim the grand prize at the 29th annual Global Venture Labs Investment Competition held at The University of Texas at Austin on Saturday, May 5. NuMat Technologies designs and creates high-performance materials to store clean fuels and produce…
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The pregnancy twofer
Maternal health epidemiologist Michele Forman explains how healthier habits during pregnancy can improve the lives of mother and child.
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Astronomy Student Wins $20,000 Mitchell Student Grand Prize Award for Academic Excellence
George Miller, astronomy senior and Dean’s Scholar in the College of Natural Sciences at The University of Texas at Austin, has won the $20,000 grand prize in the University Co-operative Society’s
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The science of prenatal vitamins
Choosing a prenatal vitamin can be a challenging decision. University researchers weigh in on the science behind prenatal vitamins and supplements.
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Dr Pepper Snapple and McCombs School of Business Launch Breakthrough Marketing Education Program
Dr Pepper Snapple Group (DPS) and the McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin have embarked on a novel program to grow one of the company’s iconic brands.
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Anxiety in political advertising
In this latest analysis, Assistant Professor of Government Bethany Albertson explains how candidates tap into voters’ emotions in political ads.
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TACC Provides Multi-Petabyte Data Repository to Enable Research at University of Texas System Institutions
The much-anticipated University of Texas Data Repository (UTDR) named “Corral” is available to researchers at all 15 University of Texas System institutions, the Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC) at The University of Texas at Austin announced today.
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$6 Million Gift Will Fund Expansion of Texas Venture Labs
The Texas Venture Labs at the McCombs School of Business is now the Jon Brumley Texas Venture Labs, in recognition of a combined gift of more than $6 million from Fort Worth businessman and entrepreneur Jon Brumley to fund the growth of the program at The University of Texas at Austin.
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Investing in the future of entrepreneurship
A $6 million gift from Fort Worth businessman and entrepreneur Jon Brumley will fund the growth of the Texas Venture Labs program.
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Eye Size Determined by Maximum Running Speed in Mammals
Maximum running speed is the most important variable influencing mammalian eye size other than body size, according to new research from The University of Texas at Austin.
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Baker Hughes Donates $1.7 Million For Drilling and Completions Labs at The University of Texas
Baker Hughes, a leading oilfield service company, is donating $1.7 million to help establish The University of Texas at Austin as the global epicenter of creating technology for drilling oil and gas wells.




