When building community resilience is the goal, Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR) is the methodology of choice for Planet Texas 2050 collaborators.

The University of Texas at Austin’s Bridging Barriers research grand challenges have demonstrated the value and impact made possible by interdisciplinary collaboration.

The Good Systems grand challenge at The University of Texas at Austin is developing digital twin technology to create smarter, safer cities, with their "Good System for Smart Cities" project. Using AI and real-time data, the initiative emphasizes ethical considerations and community engagement, aiming to shape more sustainable and equitable urban environments as urbanization increases. The project has started out by focusing on fire and smoke mitigation in Austin's wildland-urban interface.

The University of Texas at Austin just launched a unique AI master's program. Enrollment for the first semester far exceeded expectations.

Every year, more people are being exposed to dangerous heat, with the elderly, outdoor workers and low-income communities often facing the gravest risks. To confront this escalating challenge, a diverse coalition of multidisciplinary teams at Planet Texas 2050 has launched several innovative projects.

Whole Communities–Whole Health’s annual research showcase is typically a chance for the UT Grand Challenge to show off its achievements from the previous year. This year, however, WCWH’s leaders devoted the morning session to an inaugural flash funding competition they hope will lead to future successes.

On this episode of KUT's "Texas Standard," Moody College of Communication assistant professor Samantha Shorey chimes in on the burgeoning unionizing of tech workers in the Austin area.

ICYMI: Five Key Takeaways from the 2024 Planet Texas 2050 Symposium

Extreme heat poses significant challenges to communities across Texas, impacting public health, infrastructure, and ecosystems. On February 28, the Oden Institute for Computational Engineering and Sciences at the University of Texas at Austin hosted a panel discussion as part of the ongoing Planet Texas 2050 initiative, exploring interdisciplinary approaches to address the complexities of extreme heat in the state.

Higher education institutions are also looking at the opportunities and challenges AI brings. Dr. Chandra Bhat, a professor at the University of Texas at Austin, helps us learn more about the role of AI in the classroom and as a subject of research.