September 1, 2016
As Juno flies closely around Jupiter and takes its first snapshots of the gas giant, UT astronomers hope that the NASA probe will give new insights about both our solar system and planets around other stars.
Technology
Short-Term Research Institute Will Explore Digital Research Methods
August 30, 2016
At first glance, it would seem that computer scientists and humanities researchers live in different worlds.
Today, however, computers can help human researchers better study traditionally human subjects — such as linguistics, literature and archaeology — in a field known as digital humanities. During the summer of 2017, UT will host an interdisciplinary research institute called DH@UT aimed at training students in this new field.
Studio Arts Senior Uses Art and Technology to Create Video Games
April 29, 2016
Game developer, level designer, 3D-modeler: senior Christina Curlee is not your average studio art major.
Curlee builds art games — games that are focused on showing concepts or aesthetic ideas — more than entertainment.
UT Researchers View Interactions Between DNA-Repairing Proteins
April 12, 2016
A closer look at the individual proteins that repair living cells could provide clues for defeating cancer, according to UT research scientist Ilya Finkelstein.
UT Southwestern Researcher Creates Molecule to Fix Genetic Mutation
April 1, 2016
A synthetic molecule developed by UT Southwestern research scientist David Corey’s laboratory may soon treat a rare, incurable genetic disease.
Friedreich’s ataxia is a progressive genetic neuromuscular disease that causes chronic fatigue, balance issues, slurred speech and eventually fatal heart problems. The Corey Lab is working on a treatment to bring hope to patients affected by FA.
Yale Grad Student Discusses Changing Definition of Software
March 7, 2016
The controversial dispute between Apple and the FBI has been in the news a lot lately. However, technology and the law usually co-develop peacefully.
Technology historian Gerardo Con Diaz spoke about the development of software copyright law last Thursday morning at the UT School of Information.
UT Graduate Student Sets the Stage for Reduced Jet Lag
February 19, 2016
Most people wouldn’t make a connection between theatrical design and airplanes. For Andrew Carson, however, combining the two fields offered a solution to a tiresome problem.
Business Fraternity Hosts Talk with Rooster Teeth Founder and UT Alumnus Burnie Burns
April 25, 2015
The Delta Sigma Pi – Beta Kappa Chapter hosted a talk for business students on Thursday in the DSPeaks series featuring University of Texas alumnus Burnie Burns, co-founder and former CEO of Rooster Teeth Productions.
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