Cockrell School of Engineering

Coalition Will Build Energy Innovation Hub in Permian Basin

AUSTIN, Texas — The National Science Foundation has awarded funding to The University of Texas at Austin to lead an alliance of industry partners, academic research institutions, and nonprofit organizations and national laboratories to lay the groundwork for a new regional innovation engine in the Permian Basin of Texas and New Mexico to help bridge […]

A Veteran Connection

Alumnus Dick Wade’s generosity will help fellow veterans through college. Meet Brania Gonzalez, the first student to receive his scholarship.

The Achilles Heel That Could Lead to Universal Coronavirus Treatments

AUSTIN, Texas — Researchers behind discoveries that led to vaccines for the virus that causes COVID-19 have identified a potential Achilles heel that exists in all coronaviruses. These findings, led by researchers at The University of Texas at Austin, could aid the development of improved treatments for COVID-19 and also protect against existing and emerging coronaviruses. […]

To Be Continued

Education is not just for traditional students, and Art Markman wants to take UT’s continuing and professional education to the next level for a growing state

UT Austin Aids Army in Test of Drone Defenses in Downtown Austin

On a recent Wednesday morning, Ph.D. student Ryan Farell was climbing to the top floor of Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium at The University of Texas at Austin — he was on a mission to detect drones that were attempting to remain undetected while simulating attack routes. The air sorties were part of a U.S. […]