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Modified Virtual Reality Tech Can Measure Brain Activity

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August 3, 2023

A research team led by Nanshu Lu has modified a commercial virtual reality headset, giving it the ability to measure brain activity and examine how we react to hints, stressors and other outside forces.

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Karen Willcox Receives Multiple Honors at USACM Conference

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August 3, 2023

Karen Willcox received simultaneous awards at the 17th U.S. National Congress on Computational Mechanics hosted by the U.S. Association for Computational Mechanics.

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Computational Sciences Visionary J. Tinsley Oden Celebrates 50 years at UT Austin

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July 31, 2023

J. Tinsley Oden was firmly planted at The University of Texas at Austin long before the What Starts Here Changes the World  branding existed. There is no doubt, however, that he may be the one of the reasons this statement is so relevant. 

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Students Awarded NASA Space Technology Graduate Research Opportunities

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July 17, 2023

Two aerospace engineering Ph.D. students have been selected to receive 2023 NASA Space Technology Graduate Research Opportunities (NSTGRO) awards.

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Mary F. Wheeler Medal Established by U.S. Association for Computational Mechanics

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June 29, 2023

The U.S. Association for Computational Mechanics (USACM) has established the Mary F. Wheeler Medal, in recognition of outstanding and sustained contributions to interdisciplinary and emerging areas including earth, environmental and energy sciences.

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K. Ravi-Chandar Awarded Takeo Yokobori Gold Medal

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Written by: Kendra Harris
June 26, 2023

Krishnaswamy Ravi-Chandar has been awarded the Takeo Yokobori Gold Medal by the International Congress on Fracture (ICF).

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Texas ASE/EM Newsletter: Summer 2023

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June 21, 2023

Just in time for your summer reading, the Texas ASE/EM Newsletter is here! A new chest e-tattoo for continuous heart monitoring, commencement coverage, 2023 distinguished alumni, improving deep learning, Texas Rocket Engineering Lab hotfire, awards, updates and so much more.

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Brandon Clarke Wins Adhesion Society Presentation Awards

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June 14, 2023

Brandon Clarke, a graduate student pursuing a Ph.D. in engineering mechanics, was presented with two presentation awards at the annual Adhesion Society meeting in February.

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New Research Aims to Fix Machine Learning’s Struggle with Uncertainty

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June 7, 2023

Tan Bui-Thanh has recently received several grants to develop scientific machine learning models that take into account uncertainty and use underlying governing mathematical models to fill in data gaps, the same way our brains do.

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Oden Institute Honors Leszek Demkowicz's 70th Birthday with International Workshop

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May 16, 2023

Guests from around the globe gathered for a celebratory workshop on April 11 in honor of Leszek Demkowicz’s 70th Birthday, hosted by the Oden Institute for Computational Engineering and Sciences at The University of Texas at Austin. 

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Brandon Jones Receives 2023 Moncrief Grand Challenge Award

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May 16, 2023

Brandon Jones is one of three recipients of the Oden Institute's 2023 W. A. "Tex" Moncrief Grand Challenge Award which is given to researchers that aim to find solutions to society's biggest, most important questions. 

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NASA Astronaut Stephanie Wilson's Skills for Success

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May 15, 2023

When it comes to achieving career goals, distinguished alumna and NASA astronaut Stephanie Wilson is a great example to follow.

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Five Students Receive Endowed Presidential Scholarships for 2023-24

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May 8, 2023

Five students in the Department of Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics have received scholarships through the prestigious Unrestricted Endowed Presidential Scholarship (UEPS) program for the 2023-24 academic year.

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Congratulations Class of 2023!

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Written by: Kendra Harris
May 4, 2023

Congratulations to our Class of 2023 aerospace and computational engineering seniors – they did it! Meet two of just many of our outstanding students to learn about their student experiences and what they plan to do next as they head out to change the world.

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NASA Astronaut Stephanie Wilson to Speak at Cockrell Commencement

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April 27, 2023

Alumna and NASA Astronaut Stephanie Wilson will give the keynote address at the 2023 Cockrell School of Engineering Undergraduate Student Commencement Ceremony on May 5.

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