2016-2017 Issue

Texas Engineering alumni lead industries, launch companies and help develop solutions that improve lives around the world.

One of the most important mechanisms aboard the USS Gerald R. Ford was developed by engineers at UT Austin.

Awe-inspiring experiments, tiny devices and otherworldly materials are just a few of the fascinating things on display in Texas Engineering Laboratories.

The ambitious “Challenge for McKetta" fundraising effort was completed in spring 2016.

Dr. Clay Johnston, dean of the Dell Medical School, gives his perspective on health challenges facing society and the role engineers play in improving health care.

The smart cities movement has gained momentum, pushed forward by political leaders, scientists, engineers and residents of cities themselves.

Lydia Contreras discusses how her work on cellular engineering could affect human health.

We are creating an educational culture centered on student projects.

Teams of faculty and students are focusing on the brain — drawing on their problem-solving skills and creating new technologies to tackle, among others, four of the most common life-threatening brain conditions.

Service has become a common theme for alumnus Josh Aldred, who has dedicated his life to helping others.

Janet Lowe, alumna and engineer-turned-entrepreneur, gives insight into the realities of entrepreneurship and the keys to her success.

Bob Metcalfe is aiming to create a university focused on identifying research and ideas that can be commercialized.

We already know that Texas Engineering faculty and students are changing the world, but behind the scenes, staff and administrators are the ones keeping things running smoothly.

The Datum Engineers Design Studio features a virtual design lab, studio space and a collaboration center.

Texas' robust natural resources have undeniably helped launch UT Austin as one of the nation’s premier institutions in energy education, research and innovation.

John Ekerdt, Associate Dean for Research, explains why communication is so critical to engineers and offers tips to craft an elevator pitch.

Ernest Cockrell Jr. greatly valued his education at UT Austin and believed that great institutions of higher education are built on dedicated faculty and talented students.