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The Center for Autonomy brings together several research groups that address fundamental challenges in developing autonomous systems through contributions in controls, machine learning, game theory, information theory, and formal methods. Its primary objective is to create a unified front in attracting the best researchers to UT Austin and empowering them to solve the pressing problems toward developing autonomous systems that can make a net positive impact.

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The Community Driven Approaches to Research in Technology & Society visioning workshop organizers

Visioning Workshop Report Released: Community Driven Approaches to Research in Technology & Society

March 14, 2024
The Community Driven Approaches to Research in Technology & Society visioning workshop organizers, Timnit Gebru (Distributed Artificial Intelligence Research Institute), Ufuk Topcu (University of Texas at Austin), and Suresh Venkatasubramanian (Brown University), along with support from Haley Griffin (CCC), Nasim Sonboli (Brown University), and Leah Namisa Rosenbloom (Brown University), have written a workshop report that synthesizes the amazing ideas discussed throughout the visioning workshop. This report is a result of the ideas, experiences, recommendations, and visions of the incredible group of workshop participants.
This staged scene and illustration represents what you might see when NASA’s University Innovation project awards teams of students with funds to conduct real-world aeronautical research that will help the agency transform aviation for the 21st century.

NASA Selects University Teams to Explore Innovative Aeronautical Research

Feb. 23, 2024
NASA collaborates with George Washington University and the University of Texas at Austin to investigate measures that can be taken to safeguard autonomous aircraft flying in high-density urban airspace from cyberattacks that could disrupt safe operations.
Headshot Ufuk Topcu

Dr. Ufuk Topcu Named Fellow of IEEE

Jan. 19, 2024
Ufuk Topcu has been named a class of 2024 Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), a professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for humanity. Fellow is the highest distinction bestowed upon IEEE members who have contributed importantly to the advancement or application of engineering, science and technology, bringing significant value to society. The number of IEEE Fellows elevated in a year is no more than one-tenth of one percent of the total IEEE voting membership.

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