News

Accolades

Six UT Faculty Members Awarded Prestigious Sloan Research Fellowships

The annual award recognizes early-career scientists whose work demonstrates exceptional promise.

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Research

Improved Brain Decoder Holds Promise for Communication in People With Aphasia

Restoring some language for aphasia sufferers, like Bruce Willis and a million other Americans, could involve AI.

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Announcements

Texas Science Festival-Goers to Enjoy Fusion of Curiosity and Discovery

The University of Texas at Austin will host the science-themed, STEAM-inspired festival from Feb. 21-March 6.

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Texas Research

Design Thinking Sparks Novel Research Among Newly Tenured Faculty

Among the UT faculty members to strike up cross-sector research partnerships are Michael Drew and Carlos Baiz.

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Research

Brain Map Clarifies Neuronal Connectivity Behind Motor Function

Scientists have traced connectivity between neurons to identify how the brain communicates with the spinal cord.

Four graphics represent differfent angles on a brain, with areas lit up where specific neurons are connected or active.

Announcements

Natural Sciences Welcomes New Faculty Across the College

Familiar faces and newcomers alike are among the 13 newest tenured and tenure-track faculty members joining the college.

New faculty members 2024-2025

Research

Scientists Observe How New Fears Can Infiltrate Old Memories

The research has implications for understanding post-traumatic stress disorder and phobias.

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