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From left, Assistant Professors of Sociology Tony Cheng of Duke University, Samantha Simon of the University of Arizona, and Michael Sierra-Arévalo of the University of Texas at Austin spoke at a policing discussion panel held at UT's William C. Powers, Jr. Student Activity Center on April 15, 2024.

Sociology professors discuss violence of policing during panel

Chloe Robinson, General News Reporter April 16, 2024

Three professors discussed the relationship between sociology, violence and police organizations at an April 15 panel.  Michael Sierra-Arévalo, an assistant professor of sociology at UT and the author...

UT researchers develop AI tools to help ferment Alzheimer’s medication

UT researchers develop AI tools to help ferment Alzheimer’s medication

Caroline McConnico and Chloe Robinson March 25, 2024

UT researchers developed AI tools to accelerate the production of a medication that treats Alzheimer’s and dementia symptoms, according to a study published March 7.  Simon d’Oelsnitz, an author...

Study by UT professor reveals pig-butchering scams have stolen over $75 Billion

Study by UT professor reveals pig-butchering scams have stolen over $75 Billion

Chloe Robinson, General News Reporter March 19, 2024

UT researchers discovered that pig-butchering scammers have stolen significantly more money than previously predicted, tracking over $75 billion stolen through the cryptocurrency schemes, a Feb. 29 study...

Frog pandemic catalyzed by climate change and habitat loss

Frog pandemic catalyzed by climate change and habitat loss

Chloe Robinson, General News Reporter March 5, 2024

As humanity grappled with the unprecedented challenges of COVID-19, the foothill yellow-legged frog faced a pandemic of its own, one that endangered the species.  Since the 1990s, Batrachochytrium...

‘Father of modern electrochemistry’ leaves behind legacy after his death

‘Father of modern electrochemistry’ leaves behind legacy after his death

Chloe Robinson, General News Reporter February 27, 2024

Allen J. Bard, a former UT professor nicknamed the “father of modern electrochemistry,” died at 90 years old on Feb. 11.   Bard served as a University faculty member for almost 65 years, according...

Panelist Andrew Augustin speaks at the Good Systems Speaker Series round table discussing AI in entertainment and media at the Student Activity Center on Wednesday.

‘Don’t Believe the Hype’: Good Systems hosts roundtable discussion on perceptions of AI perpetuated by media

Chloe Robinson, General News Reporter February 21, 2024

Industry professionals discussed the ways artificial intelligence is falsely portrayed in the media and the ethics of becoming an AI-dependent society in a Feb. 21 roundtable.  Good Systems, UT’s...

UT’s Presidential Citation Award honors outstanding Longhorns

UT’s Presidential Citation Award honors outstanding Longhorns

Chloe Robinson, General News Reporter February 15, 2024

Four UT community members received the 2024 Presidential Citation Award in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the UT community and within their respective fields, the University announced...

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