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Computing Across Disciplines: X+CS

Five sections in duotone block color. First is college student working on computer. Second image is a collage of books. Third image is a college student studying with headphones on. Fourth image is a brain scan. Fifth image is a graduating student holding a UT folder with What Starts Here Changes the World on it.

03/24/2025 - Computing Across Disciplines is a three-part series that explores the interdisciplinary programs at UT that are shaping the future of computer science. For many students, computer science isn't just about writing code. It’s about exploring how technology intersects with their passions in areas such as history, business, linguistics, and neuroscience.

AI Brain Decoder Moves Closer to Real-World Use for People With Aphasia

Brain activity like this, measured in an fMRI machine, can be used to train a brain decoder to decipher what a person is thinking about. In this latest study, UT Austin researchers have developed a method to adapt their brain decoder to new users far faster than the original training, even when the user has difficulty comprehending language.

02/07/2025 - UT Austin researchers have improved their AI-powered brain decoder, allowing it to translate thoughts into continuous text with just one hour of training—far less than the original 16-hour process. This advancement makes the technology more accessible, particularly for individuals with aphasia, by enabling communication without requiring spoken language comprehension. The team is now collaborating with experts in aphasia research to explore its potential for real-world applications.

Five Natural Sciences Faculty Receive Sloan Fellowships

02/22/2012 - Five faculty in the College of Natural Sciences have recently been awarded 2012 Sloan Research Fellowships from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. The fellowships are given to early-career scientists and scholars whose achievements and potential identify them as rising stars, the next generation of scientific leaders. The recipients are: