UT Austin alumnus Sepehr Bastami is an aerospace research engineer at NASA's Langley Research Center. Bastami's participation in interdisciplinary research, specifically the Whole Communities--Whole Health research grand challenge, led to his current role at NASA.

Good Systems has awarded 20 summer fellowships to faculty, researchers, and graduate students from 13 departments and units across UT Austin to advance the mission of this research grand challenge by funding innovative research that investigates the ethical implications of AI technologies in society.

Data and integrated technologies can transform cities. Sensors and artificial intelligence can assist people crossing busy streets, provide broadband access at bus stops, or use drones that use AI to help fight fires.

Good Systems announces three summer research opportunities to help advance its mission to design ethical AI technologies to benefit society. Learn more about Faculty Fellowships, Graduate Student Fellowships, and Undergraduate Research Experiences.

UT researchers Maria De-Arteaga and Min Kyung Lee talk about their different but complementary work to make algorithms less biased and harmful.

S. Craig Watkins looks beyond algorithm bias to an AI future where models more effectively deal with systemic inequality.

The productive working relationship between the University of Texas and the City of Austin can serve as a framework for other governments interested in improving their communities with technology.

With renewed funding, UT researchers are resuming testing for COVID-19 in Austin's wastewater. Cockrell School of Engineering Professor and Whole Communities–Whole Health Mary Jo Kirisits talked to KXAN News about their findings so far.

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin City Council members took a step Thursday to loosen the restrictions on Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and make them more affordable.

One of the key parts of the Whole Communities–Whole Health study is its commitment to providing actionable data to participants so they and other community organizations can make changes that support better overall health.