January 29, 2025
Defense Research Development

UT Leads Defense Research in Robotics

Since 2019, Army Futures Command’s collaboration with TEXAS Robotics has led to a novel method for rapid adaptation and integration of robotics and AI systems research.

May 13, 2024
Defense Research Development

Computer Science Professor Trains AI Through Game Theory

Future-minded computer science researchers are utilizing Dynamic Belief Games to train agents to be better planning and decision tools for innovative communications systems.

May 9, 2024
Defense Research Development

Early Career Faculty Innovating for DOD, Earning Competitive Awards

Four UT researchers receive some of the nation’s most selective early-career awards in recognition of their outstanding promise for significant scientific breakthroughs and fundamental research.

April 30, 2024
Defense Research Development

UT’s First Texas Defense Research Symposium Focuses on AI and Autonomous Systems

Researchers, industry and Department of Defense recently gathered on campus to discuss strategic AI and autonomy needs and develop next-generation solutions, shaping potential collaborations.

December 7, 2023
Defense Research Development

Autonomous Systems Workshop: A Model for DOD and Academic Collaboration

The University of Texas at Austin hosted a two-day workshop in Washington, DC to discuss strategic autonomy needs with service members from across the Department of Defense (DOD). The “Autonomous Systems for Strategic Advantage” workshop focused identifying gaps and needs to align University research with DOD areas of critical need in trusted decision making. Over 30 professionals from across academia, defense, and industry came together to discuss the challenges of autonomous systems research, concepts, context, and applications.

August 18, 2023
Defense Research Development

UT and U.S. Army Researchers Replicate Real-life Tech Lab for Summer Camp Students

Two cohorts of 7th-9th graders from across Central Texas attended the Gains in the Education of Mathematics and Science (GEMS) camp at UT’s J.J. Pickle Research Campus in North Austin to experience what it would be like to pursue a career in a STEM field.

November 11, 2022
Defense Research Development

Joint Chiefs Vice Chairman Visits UT to View National Security Research, Policy and Innovations

Adm. Christopher W. Grady, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, visited The University of Texas at Austin for a detailed review and collaboration of the research, policy and innovations related to national security led by university researchers.