Features Story Archive
Dean Fenves: We Must Inspire Future Engineers Now
- Monday, Mar 07, 2011
In a recent editorial, Dean Gregory L. Fenves emphasized the need to inspire young engineers, create a vision for the future and invest in higher education.
Rainwater Harvesting Study
- Thursday, Mar 03, 2011
Using rainwater from your roof to water plants seems simple enough, right? But a new study by engineering faculty and students finds that the type of roofing material used can make a big difference in water quality.
Students Celebrate E-Week
- Wednesday, Feb 23, 2011
Cockrell School of Engineering students are participating in a wide array of quirky activities this week in celebration of E-Week. View a slideshow featuring various events.
Igniting Economic Impact for Texas, U.S.
- Tuesday, Feb 15, 2011
Envision an epicenter of engineering education — a place that fosters interdisciplinary research, innovation and collaboration at The University of Texas at Austin.
Inspiring Future Engineers One Outreach Event at a Time
- Monday, Feb 14, 2011
Thanks to outreach efforts, the Cockrell School engages with more than 9,000 K-12 students annually. Along the way, we're helping to reverse the nation's declining math and science trend.