In 2012, our faculty and students captured headlines and imaginations with their high-level research contributions to energy, nanotechnology, space, security and the environment. Take a look back at the top news of 2012.
F1 Engineering & Computational Fluid Dynamics Explained
All eyes will be on the world's top-ranked drivers during the first Formula 1 race in Austin, but long before the racing season starts, engineers prepare a strategy. Read more »
$18.5 Million Grant Establishes Center for Nanomanufacturing Systems for Mobile Computing
The University of Texas at Austin received an $18.5 million grant from the National Science Foundation to establish a nanosystems engineering research center. Read more »
Researchers Make Objects "Invisible" with 3-D Cloaking (video)
Cockrell School researchers demonstrated for the first time that it's possible to make a 3-D object invisible to microwaves. Read more »
Study Determines Theoretical Energy Benefits and Potential of Algae Fuels
It's possible to produce roughly 500 times as much energy from algae fuels as is needed to grow the fuels, according to a study by Cockrell School researchers. Read more »
Cockrell School Welcomes New Faculty for 2012-13
Cockrell School of Engineering’s new faculty bring a diversity of experiences, from working on equations for the Mars Curiosity Mission to validating novel gene targets for cancer. Read more »
Solar Energy Gaining Ground on Fossil Fuels
What if we could harness sunlight by converting it into usable electric power for a price that's competitive with fossil fuels? Cockrell School researchers are working to make the green energy source viable. Read more »
Cockrell School Researchers Demonstrate First Successful "Spoofing" of UAVs
Cockrell School researchers demonstrated for the first time that the GPS signals of an unmanned aerial vehicle can be commandeered by an outside source. Read more »
Flight of the Mars Sky Crane: Q&A with New Faculty Member
A behind the scenes look at the Mars Curiosity mission: An aerospace engineering graduate and faculty member describe their experience on a NASA team that landed a rover on the Red Planet. Read more »
Students Innovate Water and Energy Solutions in Ghana
A group of Cockrell School of Engineering students brought life-changing innovations to villagers in Ghana. The group installed sustainable solutions for cooking stoves and a water pump. Read more »
Rainwater Harvesting Study
Homeowners want to know what type of roofing material works best for collecting rainwater. The Cockrell School completed an in-depth study examining the effects of conventional and alternative roofing materials on harvested rainwater. Read more »
