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Research Impact

Michael Collins
Who was first?

Archeologist Michael Collins unravels prevailing theory of peopling of the Americas.

Rick Cherwitz
Connecting with community

Rick Cherwitz’s project seeks to get academics and society engaged.

About Research Impact

Investment in the university’s research grows into $1.4 billion in Texas business activity per year and creates more than 20,000 new jobs throughout the state. Knowledge gained by cutting edge research is passed on to students, creating a new generation of scholars, engineers, scientists and business people. In science and engineering doctor’s degrees awarded, the university ranks seventh in the nation and first in Texas.

Research Impact Archive


  Updated 2005 February 25
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