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Leader in the Making
During his senior year, Andrew Doty, B.S. ’25, did not expect his capstone aircraft design project to grow into a professional effort tackling wildfires. The project, part of UT’s participation in the multiyear XPRIZE Wildfire contest, focused on early detection and suppression, where minutes can mean the difference between containment and catastrophe. The UT-led FLARE-X team brings together students, researchers and faculty from UT, the University of Southampton, the University of Edinburgh and the Texas A&M Forest Service. Traditional wildfire response often relies on large aircraft, but Andrew and his teammates were tasked with a different approach.
UT Faculty Members Elected Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
University of Texas at Austin professors Radu Marculescu and Dev Niyogi have been elected 2025 Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), one of the world’s largest general scientific societies. AAAS fellowships are a lifetime honor in recognition of distinguished and continuing achievements on behalf of the advancement of science or its applications. Marculescu was recognized for seminal contributions to design automation and embedded computing, and Niyogi for advancing understanding of how urban and agricultural landscapes shape regional hydroclimatic extremes.
Plants Need Water? Breakthrough Sensor Measures Leaf Hydration in Real Time
Is your houseplant thirsty? Are crops getting enough water? Is a forest at high risk of wildfire? Leaf health can answer all these questions, and researchers at The University of Texas at Austin have developed new technology to measure hydration levels with greater accuracy and without hurting the plant. The researchers developed an electronic tattoo for leaves that uses the hyperflexible and sustainable material graphene to track hydration levels. It sticks on the leaves without harming them, a major improvement over current methods that work only with dead or dried-out leaves or provide indirect measurements.
What does it take to light the Tower?
Usually, as the last light of day melts into the evening, the familiar ivory glow of the Tower illuminates The University of Texas campus. But some nights, the iconic landmark gleams with a vibrant orange hue that can only mean one thing — there’s something to celebrate.
Orange on top on a fall Saturday night? Texas Football has earned a victory on the field. Orange all over on the Sunday before the academic year begins in August? Picture thousands of lively first-year students scattered across Main Mall as the landmark lights up with their class year for the first time.
Longhorn Legend Colt McCoy To Deliver 2026 UT Commencement Address
Former University of Texas quarterback, NFL veteran, and real estate and Texas higher education leader Colt McCoy will deliver the keynote address at The University of Texas at Austin’s 143rd Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 9, at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. McCoy is founding and managing partner at commercial real estate firm HPI in Fort Worth, where he lives with his family. Widely recognized for his leadership on and off the field, McCoy was appointed this year by more…
Builder’s Bullpen Showcases Student Entrepreneurs
On Friday, UT Student Government held its inaugural Builder’s Bullpen, a pitch competition where student entrepreneurs from across campus presented their startup ideas and innovations to a panel of alumni judges for a chance to win $5,000 in funding. Current students, alumni and Austin business leaders gathered at Innovation Tower to see student pitches, network and hear from the panel of alumni judges about their own journeys as entrepreneurs. The event highlights the commitment of The University of Texas to supporting student startups and building the next generation of more…