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Ernest Cockrell Jr. greatly valued his education at UT Austin and believed that great institutions of higher education are built on dedicated faculty and talented students.
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John Ekerdt, Associate Dean for Research, explains why communication is so critical to engineers and offers tips to craft an elevator pitch.
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Texas' robust natural resources have undeniably helped launch UT Austin as one of the nation’s premier institutions in energy education, research and innovation.
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The Datum Engineers Design Studio features a virtual design lab, studio space and a collaboration center.
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We already know that Texas Engineering faculty and students are changing the world, but behind the scenes, staff and administrators are the ones keeping things running smoothly.
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Bob Metcalfe is aiming to create a university focused on identifying research and ideas that can be commercialized.
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Janet Lowe, alumna and engineer-turned-entrepreneur, gives insight into the realities of entrepreneurship and the keys to her success.
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Service has become a common theme for alumnus Josh Aldred, who has dedicated his life to helping others.
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Teams of faculty and students are focusing on the brain — drawing on their problem-solving skills and creating new technologies to tackle, among others, four of the most common life-threatening brain conditions.
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We are creating an educational culture centered on student projects.