Research

Highlighting economic development in India
During U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's visit to New Delhi, the university's economic development initiative received high-profile recognition.
The science of prenatal vitamins
Choosing a prenatal vitamin can be a challenging decision. University researchers weigh in on the science behind prenatal vitamins and supplements.
Anxiety in political advertising
In this latest analysis, Assistant Professor of Government Bethany Albertson explains how candidates tap into voters' emotions in political ads.
We are in the general now
In this Elections 2012 analysis, Center for Politics and Governance Director Sherri Greenberg explains why November will bring a close general election.
Making the "Switch"
A new documentary film from Jackson School of Geosciences Professor Scott Tinker charts a course toward our energy future.
Know - Your connection to a world of ideas
During U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's visit to New Delhi, the university's economic development initiative received high-profile recognition.
Choosing a prenatal vitamin can be a challenging decision. University researchers weigh in on the science behind prenatal vitamins and supplements.
In this latest analysis, Assistant Professor of Government Bethany Albertson explains how candidates tap into voters' emotions in political ads.
In this Elections 2012 analysis, Center for Politics and Governance Director Sherri Greenberg explains why November will bring a close general election.
A new documentary film from Jackson School of Geosciences Professor Scott Tinker charts a course toward our energy future.

Recovery Act

The University of Texas at Austin has received $127 million for research through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Research investment includes major pieces of instrumentation, investigations in health, energy, infrastructure and other areas, and expanding supercomputing capabilties.

Read more about the university's research through federal economic Recovery Act funds.

Research Alerts

Get the latest news on research grant opportunities, award winners and newsmakers in the Research Alert.

Further Findings Research Blog

Like many graduate students in the humanities, Cameron Strang, a Ph.D. candidate in his fourth year, came to The University of Texas at Austin’s History Department through a slightly circuitous route.


Cameron Strang, Ph.D. student in the Department of History.

After graduating from McGill University,...

Researchers from the undergraduate level to the Nobel Prize explore, discover and innovate in the arts, humanities and sciences and across disciplinary boundaries. The impact of the university's research ripples through Texas and around the world.

Research Facts

Todd Ditmire and the Petawatt Laser$1.1 billion was awarded in sponsored research over the past two years.

$40 million over the past two years in revenue from the licensing of university technology.

The university runs one of the world's fastest supercomputers and one of the most powerful lasers.

Texas researchers were quickly on-site after the Haiti earthquake and Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

About 800 patents have been awarded to the university.

The university's 17 libraries hold more than nine million volumes.

The Harry Ransom Center displays a Gutenberg bible and the world's first photo.

Quetzalcoatlus, the largest flying creature ever discovered, was found by a university student. A replica is on display at the Texas Memorial Museum.

Research News

Published: May 16

The University of Texas at Austin’s Imaging Research Center (IRC) opened last week, ushering in a new set of research capacities for neuroscience and cancer research at the university.

Published: May 10

A new report on conditions facing juveniles being held in adult jails in Texas, released by the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs at The University of Texas at Austin, reveals that county jails are being forced to choose between housing juveniles in isolation or commingling them with adult offenders, putting either the youths’ mental health or physical safety at risk.

Published: May 10

Two University of Texas at Austin faculty members have won Moncrief Grand Challenge Faculty Awards to develop computer models for algae-based fuel production and improve the security of coastal waters.

Research Events

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