Education
A modernized, hands-on program firmly rooted in engineering fundamentals that includes opportunities to complete projects that cross disciplines and help people. We will seek out new ways to get students involved in projects earlier in their academic careers so they can find their engineering passion.
Pathways to Impact
- Offer multiple design experiences and research opportunities throughout degree programs
- Break down barriers between departments to encourage multidisciplinary study
- Re-imagine our curriculum to focus on big, interdisciplinary problems
- Infuse data proficiency throughout the school, emphasize modern teaching approaches and technology and build on successful established methods
- Provide a holistic graduate education that sets students up to succeed in their careers in research, teaching, industry and beyond
Kickoff 23-24: Progress and Updates
Texas Inventionworks
As the Cockrell School’s first makerspace and open prototyping lab, Texas Inventionworks gives students and faculty the tools to innovate. Its multifaceted, multidisciplinary program encourages engineers from the moment they step foot on the Forty Acres to think big, fail fast and always strive for improvement.
Biomedical Engineering + Dell Medical
Dell Medical students can earn a master’s degree in biomedical engineering to diversify their education. The overarching goal of the program is to produce physicians who can practice medicine and biomedical research with the quantitative analytical skills of an engineer.
Energy AI Hackathon
The Hildebrand Department of Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering’s annual Energy AI Hackathon challenges students across UT Austin to solve difficult energy problems using technologies like artificial intelligence and machine learning. It gives students invaluable experience confronting big problems with data.
Find Your Place in the Plan
Several faculty and staff have stepped up to become Pathway Leaders for the plan. To find out more or get involved, contact the Dean’s Office.
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