The Erik Jonsson School of Engineering & Computer Science at UT Dallas

The future of engineering depends on strong connections between academia and industry. UT Dallas and Verizon are expanding opportunities for students through experiential learning, industry-sponsored projects, workforce development initiatives and research collaborations.
Programs like Verizon's Smart Campus Competition challenge students to solve real-world problems while developing the technical and professional skills employers value most. Together, UT Dallas and Verizon are helping prepare the next generation of engineers, innovators and technology leaders.
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As AI becomes increasingly global, collaboration across borders is more important than ever. Dr. Sriraam Natarajan is helping build those connections through partnerships that advance AI research, strengthen ethical and secure AI development and create opportunities for the next generation of researchers.
Learn how his work is helping build international research collaborations for the Jonsson School and UT Dallas.
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UT Dallas researchers are helping shape the future of telecommunications through the development of Open Telco AI, a specialized artificial intelligence model designed to meet the industry's unique operational demands. Led by Jonsson School faculty member Dr. Imtiaz Karim in collaboration with industry and academic partners, the initiative advances telecom-specific AI capabilities through innovative datasets, open collaboration and real-world applications.

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UT Dallas honored distinguished faculty members from the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science at its 2026 Investiture Ceremony, recognizing their contributions to bioengineering, artificial intelligence, energy storage, materials science and cancer research. The ceremony celebrated the impact of endowed chairs and professorships in advancing groundbreaking research, innovation and academic excellence across the University. Read more: https://utd.link/443

A team of UT Dallas engineering students is headed to NASA’s Johnson Space Center to present a redesigned lunar tool-cart handle built for future moon missions. Team Laika’s prototype focuses on astronaut safety, ergonomics and functionality in extreme lunar conditions and will even be tested in NASA’s Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory. Read more here: https://utd.link/43f

What sounds like science fiction is becoming reality. UT Dallas alumnus Ben Collerton MS’23 is helping lead genetic engineering work at Colossal Biosciences, where scientists are developing technologies aimed at bringing extinct species like the dodo and woolly mammoth back to life. His work in genome engineering and CRISPR-based editing is also helping advance endangered species conservation and biodiversity research. Read more: https://utd.link/43n

ICYMI: UT Dallas researchers are using AI to help cities make smarter road repair decisions. In collaboration with NEXCO-Central, the CAIML team developed a system that analyzes pavement conditions and helps local governments prioritize which roads to fix first, balancing budgets, infrastructure needs and community impact. Read more here: https://utd.link/43e

ICYMI: UT Dallas researchers are taking innovation beyond the lab through the NSF I-Corps program, gaining hands-on experience in entrepreneurship, customer discovery and commercialization. From advanced 3D-printed zirconia dental restorations to other breakthrough technologies, engineering research at the Jonsson School is being shaped into solutions with real-world impact. Read more here: https://utd.link/43d

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