UTSA Research News

Artificial intelligence rolls out across academic disciplines

November 22, 2019

Nov. 21, 2019 — The University of Texas at San Antonio is participating in a pioneering program to introduce artificial intelligence principles to students in all academic disciplines. UTSA is working with MITRE, a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to research and development in the public interest, to help faculty develop lesson modules incorporating AI, big data analytics and data visualization in classrooms across campus this academic year. The project, codenamed “Generation AI Nexus” or “Gen AI,” refers to anyone born in 1995 and ...
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AI Summit Poster Presentation Awardees

November 20, 2019

(November 20, 2019) -- On behalf of the AI Summit Planning Committee, we would like to thank you for attending the poster presentation at the inaugural AI Summit. We are delighted to report that more than 30 poster presenters engaged attendees in innovative research, technology and transdisciplinary use-cases in the field of AI! Our audience was intrigued by the stimulating research-taking place at UTSA. Judges have concluded poster scoring and evaluation. We are pleased to announce the poster awardees, as listed ...
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NSF CAREER Web Series Now Available

November 18, 2019

The Office of Research Support is now offering a NSF CAREER Web Series which is self-paced. A user can register at any time. >> To register (download instructions) This self-paced web series will: - cover the basics of the NSF CAREER proposal - discuss how to plan your CAREER project and position yourself to be competitive -discuss how to write the proposal, section by section, with special attention on what each section needs to accomplish and how to avoid common mistakes. Please note: Once you submit ...
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Innovation Awards celebrate UTSA research and discovery

November 13, 2019

November 13, 2019 — UTSA’s Office of Commercialization and Innovation honored faculty, staff and student achievements on Tuesday at the university’s seventh annual Innovation Awards. The event celebrated 42 members of the research community for their contribution and the successful commercialization of novel ideas and inventions. The culmination of the awards was the selection of Stanton F. McHardy as the 2019 Innovator of the Year. The award is based on a number of factors, including technology disclosures, patent filings, issued patents, ...
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AI Summit to mark UTSA commitment to transdisciplinary research

November 6, 2019

Nov. 6, 2019 — Artificial Intelligence is a key focus for The University of Texas at San Antonio. Solidifying this cluster of research activity into a collaborative forum is the launch of the university’s inaugural AI Summit, taking place Nov. 11. Nationally recognized AI experts from across the country will discuss their advanced research with the UTSA community. Leading the institution’s AI efforts as part of a burgeoning consortium is Dhireesha Kudithipudi ’06, the Robert F. McDermott Chair in Engineering, director ...
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