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Keri Stephens Speaks at UTSA 2026 Spring Colloquium
Effective communication determines whether communities survive and recover from extreme events, yet it remains undertheorized as infrastructure in its own right....
When Floods Hit, Can AI and People Make Better Evacuation Decisions Together?
A central concern for researchers is how AI tools can be leveraged to help us better respond to disasters. But how can we use AI tools reliably in ways that also draw...
Unpacking the Readability and Compliance of Boil-Water Notices Across Communication Platforms
To ensure public safety, should water utilities prioritize message clarity, compliance with regulatory requirements, or both? But can they really accomplish both those...
Huijeong Yeon’s Fulbright Journey at UT Austin
In an era where technology and policy are increasingly intertwined, Huijeong Yeon—a distinguished Fulbright scholar with eight years of experience in the South Korean...
Empowering Cities: Dr. Sharon Strover’s Roadmap for Ethical AI Governance
Empowering Cities: Dr. Sharon Strover’s Roadmap for Ethical AI GovernanceDr. Sharon Strover, TIPI Co-Director, has received an IBM grant to publish a report in their...
Flood Warning Signs/Risky Driving Article Messaging
Flood warning signs work—but not how you'd expect. In our new study of over 1,000 Texas drivers, we found that simply having seen a "Turn Around Don't Drown" road sign...
Moody, School of Information Students Present Their Research at 53rd TPRC Conference
Shown in photo (left to right): Tina Lassiter, Sharon Strover, Jessica Needle, Sheila B. Lalwani, Silvia Dal BenWashington, D.C., -- The University of Texas was well...
Ethics Before Efficiency: Austin’s Model for Responsible Government AI
“What happens when a city asks ‘Should we’ before ‘Can we?’ with AI?” In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) can bring unprecedented efficiency to cities, the...
Ethical AI for the City of Austin Overview
The City of Austin, like municipalities across the globe, is embracing Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance public services. Tools like Microsoft's Copilot are being...
Faculty and Students from the Department of Communication Secure Prestigious Grants
Craig Scott (PI), Keri Stephens (Co-PI) and Mir Rabby (Co-PI, and TIPI graduate research assistant) received a Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grant from the...