The Beaumont–Port Arthur region
July 29, 2025
Southeast Texas Rising: Science and Community in Motion
The Beaumont–Port Arthur region in coastal Texas is a unique intersection of rich biodiversity, heavy industry, and environmental risk, requiring both scientific and community expertise to manage complex challenges. Facing daily threats like flooding, extreme heat, and poor air quality—especially in historically overburdened communities—researchers and locals are working together to develop effective solutions.
A woman running
July 23, 2025
Daily Exercise May Be Key to Better Sleep, New Study Finds

New research from The University of Texas at Austin suggests that exercising more frequently — ideally every day — could improve sleep quality, particularly the kind of deep, restorative sleep that supports better mood and mental health.

In a Semi-Virtual Trier Social Stress Test, the study subject participates in person and talks to the “judges” remotely
July 21, 2025
A Modern Stress Test with a Molecular Twist
A recent study by the WCWH team adapted a well-known stress test into a semi-virtual format that's safer, more efficient, and just as effective.
People raising hands
July 14, 2025
Learning Through Drama: Transforming Classrooms and Communities Across the Globe
Two decades ago, teachers in Texas began using storytelling, movement, and role play to deepen student learning, sparking curiosity and connection without expensive tools. This approach evolved into Drama for Schools, a globally recognized program launched at The University of Texas at Austin that engages students and transforms teaching through arts-based strategies, now the subject of a new book.
Robot
June 5, 2025
To Spot Toxic Speech Online, Try AI

A new tool helps balance accuracy with fairness toward all groups in social media

Five individuals are seated on chairs in front of an audience during a panel discussion. Each panelist holds a microphone.
May 20, 2025
UT Unveils Proposed Guidelines for Responsible Use of AI in Teaching and Learning

As artificial intelligence tools become increasingly integrated into academic life, The University of Texas at Austin is leading the way with new guidelines to help students, faculty and staff use AI responsibly in educational settings.

Whole Communities–Whole Health Research Coordinator Sarah Smith (in hat), with children at Del Valle Day, June 2024.
May 1, 2025
How to Lay Down Tracks While the Train Is Moving

A new paper from the WCWH team explains how they’ve built a long-term, community-based health study — and why sharing the process matters.

Six members of the team represented Good Systems at the peer consortium's gathering in Washington, DC, in February.
April 30, 2025
UT, Universities Join Forces on AI Ethics

Good Systems helped launch a national network of universities — a "community of practice" — committed to ethical AI. The group shares research, teaching strategies and policy ideas to ensure AI advances in a just and responsible way.

The Climate Navigators and other project leaders celebrate the launch of the Resilience Navigation Portal, September 2024.
April 29, 2025
Navigating Climate Challenges

A new community-built portal is helping East Austin neighborhoods prepare for disasters, thanks to a Planet Texas 2050 collaboration that blends hyperlocal insight with cutting-edge climate data.

Good Systems’ Sherri Greenberg (left), an Austin AI Alliance board member, moderates a panel discussion at the Alliance’s State of AI in Austin event in February.
April 29, 2025
In Good Company

Good Systems is part of a growing alliance of tech, civic and academic partners working to shape the future of AI in Austin through ethics, education, policy and practical collaboration.