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UT COVID-19 forecasting model assists city in pandemic responses

UT COVID-19 forecasting model assists city in pandemic responses

Leila Saidane, Senior News Reporter February 15, 2022

The UT COVID-19 Modeling Consortium has developed a forecasting model that uses city hospital and cell phone mobility data to predict the progression of COVID-19 transmission, assisting the Austin metropolis...

UT joins worldwide study on coping with COVID-19

UT joins worldwide study on coping with COVID-19

Madeline Duncan, News reporter February 15, 2022

UT psychology researchers joined a global research initiative that is currently recruiting participants to study how individuals are coping with the COVID-19 pandemic. Led by researchers from the University...

UT fossil study challenges theory about ‘The Great Dying’

UT fossil study challenges theory about ‘The Great Dying’

Katy Nelson, News Reporter February 15, 2022

This article first appeared in the Feb. 11, 2022 flipbook. A study by UT researchers challenges a traditional theory that an ocean acidification event known as “The Great Dying” killed most animals...

Flowing liquid on Mars is most likely a bunch of rocks, according to UT study

Flowing liquid on Mars is most likely a bunch of rocks, according to UT study

Kevin Vu, News Reporter February 11, 2022

What was previously thought to be liquid water detected under Mars’ ice-covered south pole is most likely volcanic terrain, according to a study published Jan. 24 led by a researcher at UT. Scientists...

UT assistant professor to conduct research abroad with Texas Global grant

UT assistant professor to conduct research abroad with Texas Global grant

Hannah Ortega, Senior News Reporter February 10, 2022

A nearly $10,000 grant will allow assistant professor Benjamin Leibowicz to research sustainable development in relation to climate change in Austria this summer. The Texas Global Faculty Research Seed...

UT researchers develop soft sensor to maintain sensitivity under pressure

UT researchers develop soft sensor to maintain sensitivity under pressure

Katy Nelson, Senior News Reporter February 10, 2022

UT researchers developed a new soft pressure sensor for wearable technology that medical professionals could use in health monitoring devices and robotics to improve functionality.  The Lu Research...

UT professor receives Norman Hackerman Award in Chemical Research

UT professor receives Norman Hackerman Award in Chemical Research

Katy Nelson, Senior News Reporter February 1, 2022

UT professor Guihua Yu said he first developed his love for science and technology as a small child when his father worked in a sugar-making factory. Now, he is the recipient of a chemical research award...

Researchers use artificial intelligence, machine learning technology to predict coastal flooding

Researchers use artificial intelligence, machine learning technology to predict coastal flooding

Katy Nelson, News Reporter January 28, 2022

Editor's note: This article was originally published in the Jan. 25, 2022 flipbook. A UT researcher, in collaboration with other schools and the Department of Energy, is using artificial intelligence...

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