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10-Minute Digital Program Reduces Symptoms of Depression in Landmark Trial
A 10-minute digital program co-developed by a University of Texas psychologist significantly reduced symptoms of depression four weeks after use, according to results from one of the largest randomized controlled trials of single-session mental health interventions. Published in Nature Human Behaviour, the study enrolled more than 7,500 U.S. adults experiencing elevated depressive symptoms and is the first of its kind to show that a brief, digital, self-guided session can produce month long more…
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.
Fossil X-ray Reveals New Species of Baby Dino Named for Iconic Korean Cartoon
Researchers used advanced X-ray scanning to reveal a young dinosaur skeleton in South Korea, leading to the discovery of a new dinosaur species named Doolysaurus after a beloved cartoon character. Cute, green, and sporting two sprigs of hair on his head, a mischievous baby dinosaur named Dooly is one of the most beloved cartoon characters in South Korea. “Dooly is one of the very famous, iconic dinosaur characters in Korea. Every generation in Korea knows this character,” said Jongyun Jung, a visiting postdoctoral researcher more…
New Network Will Connect Former Foster Youth With Workforce Resources
The Texas Institute for Child & Family Wellbeing at The University of Texas at Austin School of Social Work will launch a centralized hotline to connect youth who have aged out of foster care with workforce resources, educational opportunities and other supports needed to facilitate their successful transition to adulthood. The Texas Foster Youth Network will be funded with a $4 million grant from the Texas Workforce Commission.
It’s a Match!
100% of Dell Medical School students who entered this year’s Match secured residency positions, including in competitive specialties, to serve patients in Central Texas and across the country. “In your sealed envelope are a few words that are about to change your life,” said James R. Korndorffer Jr., M.D., Dell Medical School’s vice dean of education. “A city. A program name. A place where you will take the next step in becoming the physician you have been working toward since the first moment you thought, ‘I can do this.’”
Leaders in AI, Robotics and Ethical Innovation Come Together at UT Austin
arlier this month, more than 600 leaders in academia, industry, government, nonprofits and the greater Austin community came together at The University of Texas at Austin to explore the latest research in artificial intelligence, machine learning and robotics. As rapidly changing technologies force us to confront complex questions around the role of AI and intelligent systems in the workforce, health care, defense and other sectors, these leaders tackled pressing issues head on, connected more…