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AUSTIN, Texas —The prestigious National Academy of Sciences has honored two University of Texas at Austin faculty members. Neuroscience professor Kristen Harris was among 120 newly elected members, and molecular biosciences professor Keiko Torii was among 24 newly elected international members of the NAS. Membership recognizes distinguished and continuing achievements in original research and is considered one […] The post 2 Faculty Members Elected to the National Academy of Sciences appeared first on UT News ..read more

AUSTIN, Texas — A first-ever stretchy electronic skin could equip robots and other devices with the same softness and touch sensitivity as human skin, opening up new possibilities to perform tasks that require a great deal of precision and control of force. The new stretchable e-skin, developed by researchers at The University of Texas at […] The post Stretchable E-Skin Could Give Robots Human-Level Touch Sensitivity appeared first on UT News ..read more

AUSTIN, Texas — Four faculty members from The University of Texas at Austin will be inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, one of the oldest learned societies for independent policy research. Founded in 1780, the academy honors exceptional scholars, leaders, artists and innovators and engages them in sharing knowledge and addressing challenges […] The post 4 UT Scholars Join American Academy of Arts and Sciences appeared first on UT News ..read more

The University of Texas learned Tuesday that, of the 79 people arrested on our campus Monday, 45 had no affiliation with UT Austin. These numbers validate our concern that much of the disruption on campus over the past week has been orchestrated by people from outside the University, including groups with ties to escalating protests […] The post UT Statement Regarding Arrests from Monday’s Protest and Confiscation of Weapons appeared first on UT News ..read more

The prolific musician and UT alumnus will cap his year with multimedia event "Western Skies" The post Darden Smith Wraps Inaugural Year of UT Songwriter Residency appeared first on UT News ..read more

Earlier today, a number of protestors, many believed to be non-UT affiliated individuals, erected a tent encampment on the South Lawn, with a barricade enclosure of tables secured by metal chains, and strategically placed tools, tents, and rocks. When approached, protestors escalated by becoming physically and verbally combative with Dean of Students’ staff. In response, […] The post University of Texas at Austin Statement Regarding Today’s Protest Events appeared first on UT News ..read more

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AUSTIN, Texas —Smart windows are an exciting technology, capable of blocking out or letting in more light as needed, potentially reducing energy costs of large buildings by making them more efficient. This technology has already hit the market, but widespread adoption remains limited by cost and other factors. A study from researchers at The University […] The post How Potatoes, Corn and Beans Led to Smart Windows Breakthrough appeared first on UT News ..read more

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