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A new platform mimics various blood vessel structures, enabling more accurate models of vascular disease and patient-specific research.

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A pioneer in the field of optical biosensors, Dr. Frances Ligler has made positive impacts on her field and the scholars she mentors.

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Tech meets tornado recovery

May 14, 2025 • 5 min. read

Researchers have developed a new AI model to speed up tornado damage assessments and recovery.

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This new DARPA-funded approach will have far-reaching impact on the additive manufacturing industry.

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Six faculty from the College of Engineering were awarded the prestigious Chancellor’s EDGES fellowship honoring their significant contributions to their disciplines.

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The rare earth elements mined from discarded electronics could improve the U.S. supply chain.

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Researchers will introduce a breakthrough wearable device for PTSD management at the 2025 Project Hero Texas Challenge.

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As space travel becomes more common, the need to reuse spacecraft will rise. The solution may be spacecraft that sweat.

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Dr. Yang Shen is using machine learning and artificial intelligence to understand disease mechanisms and facilitate therapeutics.

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Engineering a better day at the beach

April 15, 2025 • 3 min. read

Barrier islands protect coastal communities and infrastructure – so what happens if they disappear?