Since 1930 the University has supported research in acoustics and offers graduate and undergraduate courses devoted to topics in acoustics, supportive supervising faculty and staff for student research in branches of acoustics and an interdisciplinary environment that spans engineering, the arts, and the natural and earth sciences.
ARL:UT is a University Affiliated Research Center (UARC) and has a long history of excellence in the areas of sonar, GPS, and information science. ARL:UT offers education programs for students in acoustics, including research opportunities, employment and scholarships.
Acoustics Seminars are held most Fridays during fall and spring semesters at 4:00 p.m. in ETC 4.150 on the main campus. Experts in acoustics are invited to speak about their work and research. Students are encouraged to come to learn about acoustics applications in the real world. Seminars are free and open to the public.
Professional Grade Anechoic Chamber located on the main campus for students and faculty to use for research. Click on photo for more information.
The Acoustical Society of America’s Austin Student Chapter meets weekly on UT Campus. This very active student chapter hosts graduate skills seminars, invites experts in acoustics to come and speak with the group, and participates in outreach events regularly. Click on photo for more information.
Students in acoustics participate in hands on research, gaining direct technical experience as they learn. Click on photo for more information.
Austin is located right on the Colorado River, offering its residence the benefits of urban culture while simultaneously staying close to nature.
