A top 10 school and No. 1 in Texas, the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin develops courageous engineers who change the world. /news/mech 2024-09-16T14:51:29-05:00 UT Cockrell School of Engineering Joomla! - Open Source Content Management 2024-08-29T13:26:32-05:00 2024-08-29T13:26:32-05:00 /news/archive/10051-guihua-yu-wins-falling-walls-engineering-and-technology-award Nat Levy

<p>Texas Engineer Guihua Yu has been honored for his work to generate clean, drinkable water using solar energy.</p>

<p>Texas Engineer Guihua Yu has been honored for his work to generate clean, drinkable water using solar energy.</p> 2024-07-16T09:29:16-05:00 2024-07-16T09:29:16-05:00 /news/archive/10029-smart-soil-can-water-and-feed-itself Nat Levy

<p>A newly engineered type of soil can capture water out of thin air to keep plants hydrated and manage controlled release of fertilizer for a constant supply of nutrients.</p>

<p>A newly engineered type of soil can capture water out of thin air to keep plants hydrated and manage controlled release of fertilizer for a constant supply of nutrients.</p> 2024-07-15T07:47:30-05:00 2024-07-15T07:47:30-05:00 /news/archive/10028-infant-innovation-iman-salafians-collaborative-approach-to-medical-devices-for-newborns Nat Levy

<p>Iman Salafian is driven to improve care for newborn babies, leading two collaborative startups that emerged from a medical devices course.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Iman Salafian is driven to improve care for newborn babies, leading two collaborative startups that emerged from a medical devices course.&nbsp;</p> 2024-07-08T15:03:20-05:00 2024-07-08T15:03:20-05:00 /news/archive/10027-researchers-develop-fastest-carbon-storage-technology-of-its-kind Nat Levy

<p>A new way to store carbon captured from the atmosphere developed by researchers from The University of Texas at Austin works much faster than current methods without the harmful chemical accelerants they require.</p>

<p>A new way to store carbon captured from the atmosphere developed by researchers from The University of Texas at Austin works much faster than current methods without the harmful chemical accelerants they require.</p> 2024-05-28T17:12:24-05:00 2024-05-28T17:12:24-05:00 /news/texas-engineer-magazine/88-2022-23/9851-getting-the-scoop Persephonie Cole

<p>Alumnus takes on sustainable non-dairy dessert one pint at a time</p>

<p>Alumnus takes on sustainable non-dairy dessert one pint at a time</p> 2024-05-28T09:10:32-05:00 2024-05-28T09:10:32-05:00 /news/archive/10004-how-wastewater-and-gas-flares-could-supercharge-green-hydrogen-production Nat Levy

<p>Texas Engineer Vaibhav Bahadur is researching how oil and gas byproducts could be repurposed to serve as key elements in creating “green” hydrogen.</p>

<p>Texas Engineer Vaibhav Bahadur is researching how oil and gas byproducts could be repurposed to serve as key elements in creating “green” hydrogen.</p> 2024-04-03T13:51:36-05:00 2024-04-03T13:51:36-05:00 /news/archive/9954-smart-swarms-of-tiny-robots-inspired-by-natural-herd-mentality Nat Levy

<p>In new research, Texas Engineers gave tiny robots the same organizing abilities as schools of fish to form "smart swarms."</p>

<p>In new research, Texas Engineers gave tiny robots the same organizing abilities as schools of fish to form "smart swarms."</p> 2024-03-20T09:33:54-05:00 2024-03-20T09:33:54-05:00 /news/archive/9822-new-semiconductor-masters-program-will-offer-hands-on-experience-in-rapidly-growing-industry Nat Levy

<p>A new master’s degree program at The University of Texas at Austin aims to help fill demand for semiconductor Billionaire casinoscientists and engineers and give students a chance to lead the next wave of innovation in the booming semiconductor industry.</p>

<p>A new master’s degree program at The University of Texas at Austin aims to help fill demand for semiconductor Billionaire casinoscientists and engineers and give students a chance to lead the next wave of innovation in the booming semiconductor industry.</p> 2024-03-06T10:12:22-06:00 2024-03-06T10:12:22-06:00 /news/archive/9818-texas-engineering-startups-named-finalists-for-sxsw-pitch Nat Levy

<p>As&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sxsw.com/pitch/">South by Southwest (SXSW) Pitch</a>&nbsp;returns for its 16th iteration, this year’s finalists include a pair of Texas Engineering-led startups.</p> <p><a href="https://www.machtransit.us/">MACH Transit</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.paradigmrobotics.tech/">Paradigm Robotics</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;have each come up with innovative solutions to address some unique needs within different technology sectors.</p>

<p>As&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sxsw.com/pitch/">South by Southwest (SXSW) Pitch</a>&nbsp;returns for its 16th iteration, this year’s finalists include a pair of Texas Engineering-led startups.</p> <p><a href="https://www.machtransit.us/">MACH Transit</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.paradigmrobotics.tech/">Paradigm Robotics</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;have each come up with innovative solutions to address some unique needs within different technology sectors.</p> 2024-02-29T12:10:21-06:00 2024-02-29T12:10:21-06:00 /news/archive/9809-fire-resistant-sodium-battery-balances-safety-cost-and-performance Nat Levy

<p>A sodium battery developed by researchers at The University of Texas at Austin significantly reduces fire risks from the technology, while also relying on inexpensive, abundant materials to serve as its building blocks.</p>

<p>A sodium battery developed by researchers at The University of Texas at Austin significantly reduces fire risks from the technology, while also relying on inexpensive, abundant materials to serve as its building blocks.</p> 2024-02-01T15:56:47-06:00 2024-02-01T15:56:47-06:00 /news/archive/9795-cockrell-battery-experts-team-with-john-deere-to-electrify-farm-and-construction-vehicles Nat Levy

<p>Texas Engineers are working with John Deere to develop technologies to electrify agriculture vehicles like tractors.</p>

<p>Texas Engineers are working with John Deere to develop technologies to electrify agriculture vehicles like tractors.</p> 2024-01-19T14:32:11-06:00 2024-01-19T14:32:11-06:00 /news/archive/9781-injectable-water-filtration-system-could-improve-access-to-clean-drinking-water-around-the-world Nat Levy

<p>More than <a href="https://www.unwater.org/publications/un-world-water-development-report-2023">2 billion people</a>, approximately a quarter of the world’s population, lack access to clean drinking water. A new, portable and affordable water filtration solution created by researchers at The University of Texas at Austin aims to change that.</p>

<p>More than <a href="https://www.unwater.org/publications/un-world-water-development-report-2023">2 billion people</a>, approximately a quarter of the world’s population, lack access to clean drinking water. A new, portable and affordable water filtration solution created by researchers at The University of Texas at Austin aims to change that.</p> 2023-11-27T14:38:15-06:00 2023-11-27T14:38:15-06:00 /news/archive/9771-sandpaper-x-ray-technique-could-change-how-batteries-are-monitored Persephonie Cole

<p>One of the newest Texas Engineers has developed a low-cost method for using x-ray tech to capture images inside batteries and then deploying a software algorithm to fill in the blanks. Instead of an Billionaire casino slots 777x-ray lense that may cost hundreds of thousands of dollars, this new research uses a couple sheets of sandpaper to structure the illumination in a sample in a way that allows for detailed mapping at the nanoscale.</p>

<p>One of the newest Texas Engineers has developed a low-cost method for using x-ray tech to capture images inside batteries and then deploying a software algorithm to fill in the blanks. Instead of an Billionaire casino slots 777x-ray lense that may cost hundreds of thousands of dollars, this new research uses a couple sheets of sandpaper to structure the illumination in a sample in a way that allows for detailed mapping at the nanoscale.</p> 2023-11-06T16:02:29-06:00 2023-11-06T16:02:29-06:00 /news/archive/9767-measuring-underwater-carbon-capture-with-sound Persephonie Cole

<p>Texas Engineers will lead a new project on marine carbon dioxide removal, capture and storage as part of a larger research push from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).</p>

<p>Texas Engineers will lead a new project on marine carbon dioxide removal, capture and storage as part of a larger research push from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).</p> 2023-11-01T14:37:42-05:00 2023-11-01T14:37:42-05:00 /news/archive/9766-laser-technology-cools-the-way-for-cellular-surgery-and-drug-delivery Persephonie Cole

<p>Imagine a laser so gentle it can cradle nanoparticles, biological cells, and even drive drug-delivering microscopic vehicles to sick cells without causing harm. This isn't science fiction; it's a new innovation led by a team of scientists at The University of Texas at Austin.</p>

<p>Imagine a laser so gentle it can cradle nanoparticles, biological cells, and even drive drug-delivering microscopic vehicles to sick cells without causing harm. This isn't science fiction; it's a new innovation led by a team of scientists at The University of Texas at Austin.</p> 2023-10-09T16:58:28-05:00 2023-10-09T16:58:28-05:00 /news/archive/9756-crack-formation-in-ev-battery-electrodes-unraveled Nat Levy

<p>Battery experts at The University of Texas at Austin have shed new light on a critical issue facing battery components commonly used in electric vehicles.</p>

<p>Battery experts at The University of Texas at Austin have shed new light on a critical issue facing battery components commonly used in electric vehicles.</p> 2023-09-26T09:09:17-05:00 2023-09-26T09:09:17-05:00 /news/archive/9752-texas-engineers-land-semiconductor-grants-through-chips-act-backed-nsf-program Persephonie Cole

<p>A pair of Cockrell School research teams are part of a massive semiconductor grant program from the National Science Foundation that includes funds from industry leaders and the federal CHIPS Act.</p>

<p>A pair of Cockrell School research teams are part of a massive semiconductor grant program from the National Science Foundation that includes funds from industry leaders and the federal CHIPS Act.</p> 2023-09-15T12:47:14-05:00 2023-09-15T12:47:14-05:00 /news/archive/9746-cockrell-school-teams-up-with-kbh-energy-center Persephonie Cole

<p>Energy security is getting a boost at The University of Texas at Austin. The Cockrell School of Engineering will now partner with the Kay Bailey Hutchison Energy Center.</p>

<p>Energy security is getting a boost at The University of Texas at Austin. The Cockrell School of Engineering will now partner with the Kay Bailey Hutchison Energy Center.</p> 2023-09-11T14:00:32-05:00 2023-09-11T14:00:32-05:00 /news/archive/9742-hot-summer-air-turns-into-drinking-water-with-new-gel-device Persephonie Cole

<p>For significant portions of the globe faced with water shortage problems a beacon of hope may be on the way: the ability to easily turn hot air into drinking water.</p>

<p>For significant portions of the globe faced with water shortage problems a beacon of hope may be on the way: the ability to easily turn hot air into drinking water.</p> 2023-09-04T21:20:35-05:00 2023-09-04T21:20:35-05:00 /news/archive/9740-breakthrough-oil-capturing-technology-offers-10x-improvement-cleaning-up-hazardous-spills Persephonie Cole

<p>To combat the extreme environmental toll of major oil spills, researchers at The University of Texas at Austin have created a new technology that could significantly improve cleanup capabilities compared to today's methods.</p>

<p>To combat the extreme environmental toll of major oil spills, researchers at The University of Texas at Austin have created a new technology that could significantly improve cleanup capabilities compared to today's methods.</p>