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Areas of Impact

Solving Global Challenges

The Texas Engineering research community is known around the world for its collaborative spirit and its extraordinary breadth and quality of expertise. From energy and the environment to bioengineering and health, Cockrell School researchers are developing technologies and solutions in 10 cross-disciplinary Research Impact Areas.

Artificial Intelligence & Information Engineering

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Manufacturing & Materials

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Autonomy & Robotics

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Security

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Bioengineering & Health

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Space & Aeronautics

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Computational Engineering & Science

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Transportation & Infrastructure

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