Research
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The consequences of Romney’s proposed minimum wage hike
Economics Professor Daniel Hamermesh explains why the minimum wage generates more heat relative to its importance than any other social or economic policy.
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The pros and cons of Ron Paul
Center for Politics and Governance director Sherri Greenberg discusses the U.S. congressman as an electable candidate for the Republican presidential nomination.
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Researchers Discover Potential Key to Lowering Energy Costs of Cell Phones and Data Centers
A systematic analysis of power usage in microprocessors could help lower the energy consumption of both small cellphones and giant data centers, report computer science professors from The University of Texas at Austin and the Australian National University.
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Labor or leisure?
A new economics study by Professor Daniel Hamermesh lends insight into how people spend their free time when their work weeks are shorter.
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Barbara Jordan Forum To Kick Off With Keynote By Rising Star Stacey Abrams
The Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs at The University of Texas at Austin will host the 16th Annual Barbara Jordan National Forum, four days of student-led activities taking place Feb. 21-24. The event kicks off Feb. 21 with a luncheon and keynote address by Georgia State Rep. Stacey Abrams (LBJ/1998).
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“Free Speech Dialogues” Examines Press Freedom, Publication of Government Secrets
Event: “Free Speech Dialogues,” featuring a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, a Reuters columnist and a constitutional and public law professor. Free and open to the public. When: Thursday, Feb. 9, 7-9 p.m.
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Hispanic voters affect GOP strategy
In this video, Government faculty Jason Casellas and James Henson discuss the impact of Hispanic voters as a growing force on election strategies.
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Riding the Florida primary momentum
On the heels of the Florida primary, Professor Jeremi Suri tells us what we should expect next out of the Republican race.
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Negative ads and political outcomes
People may hate them, but negative political advertisements work, says Professor Paul Stekler in this video on his analysis of Republican primary ads.
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Nano-Sized Protein Clusters Address Major Challenge of Drug Delivery
A new form of proteins discovered by researchers at The University of Texas at Austin could drastically improve treatments for cancer and other diseases, as well as overcome some of the largest challenges in therapeutics: delivering drugs to patients safely, easily and more effectively.
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The high value of short-lived worms
Researchers have devised a simple test using dopamine-deficient worms for identifying drugs that may help people with Parkinson’s disease.
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Multitasking Can Be Done Differently, Affect Perceptions of Work Practices
In an age in which “multitasking” is often cited as a core competency for employees, organizational communication researchers at The University of Texas at Austin have begun to better understand the nuances of how different individuals accomplish multiple tasks.
