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Antonios Alvertis Joins UT Austin to Advance Quantum Materials and Computational Physics

Alvertis is a theoretical physicist whose research in computing relates to how matter behaves at the atomic scale.

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Governor Abbott Announces Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund Grant To Texas Quantum Institute

The announcement notes: “UT Austin is where world-changing discoveries in quantum research and development are being made.”

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Quantum Leap for STEM Graduate Training at UT

A new initiative will prepare graduate students in the rapidly evolving field of quantum science and technology.

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TAU Systems’ Laser Driven Particle Accelerator Receives UT Investment

Founded by UT physics professor Björn Manuel Hegelich, TAU Systems is developing TAU Labs, an R&D center and radiation testing facility.

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Texas Science Festival-Goers to Enjoy Fusion of Curiosity and Discovery

The University of Texas at Austin will host the science-themed, STEAM-inspired festival from Feb. 21-March 6.

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Gift From Love, Tito’s Helps Build Instrument To Track Ultrafast Electrons in Nanomaterials

The new instrument could lead to better materials for quantum computers and solar cells.

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Natural Sciences Welcomes New Faculty Across the College

Familiar faces and newcomers alike are among the 13 newest tenured and tenure-track faculty members joining the college.

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11 Faculty Members Elected Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science

Jaquelin Dudley, Kristen Grauman, Arlen Johnson, Daniel Leahy, Xiaoqin “Elaine” Li and Tanya Paull receive major honor from AAAS.

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New Advanced Quantum Science Institute Will Bridge Basic Research and Applied Science

Elaine Li and Xiuling Li will co-direct the new Texas Quantum Institute.

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New Quantum Sensing Center Aims to Transform Disease Diagnostics and Prevention

Mark Raizen is part of a new effort focused on translating discoveries from the physics lab to the clinic.