The complex way in which water moves and fills up the land is shaped both by geologic processes and the political economy of building housing and infrastructure. Decisions made decades ago affect the landscape of hazard and risk in the present and near future.

This year's Mitchell Sustainability Symposium will focus on the evolution of student opportunities to engage with sustainability in the classroom and through research in the Austin community. We’ll also share a look into the future of the campus power plant and the state of sustainability at UT Austin. Provost Sharon Wood will provide a lunchtime keynote.

Water has always existed as a paradox. It creates and destroys; it heals as well as harms. Water shapes the land both by carrying away and leaving behind, telling the stories of the earth over and over again. Artists are among many who ask us to continually listen to these stories while remembering that we ourselves are bodies of water.

Open models play a vital role in helping to promote transparency, security, and competition in AI. However, open models are highly capable and widely available, posing a challenge for regulators and policymakers considering the future of oversight. In his talk, Ben Brooks (Head of Public Policy for Stability AI) will discuss recent developments in open models, AI regulation, and practical steps that policymakers can take to mitigate emerging risks while continuing to foster open and grassroots innovation.

Heading to the Texas Tribune Festival? Good Systems invites you to join a provocative networking session centered on the most pressing opportunities and challenges in AI for social good. 

Meet a robot and learn about smart tools! Join UT Austin researchers from Good Systems as they demo AI-embedded hand tools and robots on Congress Avenue to learn about the future of work and human-robot partnerships. 

How do we make sure there is sufficient water for all human and non-human communities in the present and the future? How do we ensure equitable access to quality drinking water for all?

The Smart Cities and Generative AI Symposium is a day-long gathering of interdisciplinary professionals across academia and industry to inform, examine, and discuss how generative artificial intelligence impacts our cities.

Did you know that Medicaid offers gift cards for well-checks? Come to this clinic to make sure you\'re covered and that you\'re getting the most out of your benefits. Sign up to reserve your spot today!

Deep down the bayous in Southern Louisiana live several Indigenous communities, among them are the Pointe-au-Chien Indian Tribe (PACIT). While we often imagine that Native southerners were all forcibly removed from their homelands in the 19th century, PACIT is one of many communities who found strategies that allowed them to remain in their homelands.