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Julio 14, 2026

Studying Childhood Beyond the Lab: New Tools for Understanding Everyday Development

From wearable sensors that capture children's real-world experiences to guidance on the responsible use of AI, Associate Professor Kaya de Barbaro's work bridges developmental science and emerging technologies. Her two recent studies explore how these new tools can both advance and challenge our understanding of the dynamic social and emotional interactions that shape infant development.
Edison Thomaz (second from right), an associate professor of electrical and computer engineering, speaks at this year’s Whole Communities–Whole Health Research Symposium, held at UT Austin on February 6. Joining him on the panel, from left to right: Kerry Kinney, Isela Guerra, Charles Moody, Jr. and Yan Zhang.
Julio 8, 2026
Whole Communities–Whole Health
Listening, Learning and Looking Ahead
Left to right: Whole Communities–Whole Health (WCWH) chair Mike Mackert, Barbara Soriano, Ellena Gonzales, Rebecca Gomez, Mia Greer, Dr. Charles Moody and WCWH Community Engagement Manager Shirene Garcia pose at the 2026 WCWH Symposium. (Not pictured: Maggie Jaime and Carol Lilly.)
Febrero 26, 2026
Whole Communities–Whole Health
Longtime Community Partners Honored at Annual Symposium
Microscopic view of virus particles near a ventilation system highlighting concerns about airborne transmission and indoor air quality (generated with AI)
Febrero 5, 2026
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Air Apparent

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Ph.D. student Anna Neville and Professor Pawel Misztal stand in front of a whiteboard in Misztal's office.
Diciembre 9, 2025
Whole Communities–Whole Health
Indoor Air, Written in Hair