Research Impact Partners

EPIC's mission is to broaden participation in K20 computing pathways through research, outreach, professional development, and policy advocacy. (PK-12 students and teachers)

GeoFORCE Texas develops the next generation of STEM workforce through participation in traveling in-person and virtual field academies. Students travel throughout the U.S. for 1 week in the summer for 4 consecutive years learning about geologically relevant field sites from experts in Earth science. Student recruitment is focused on 8th grade students, application is required for selection into the program, and participation is free.

The University of Texas High School Research Initiative is a scientific inquiry program focused on training teachers in rural high schools across Texas to successfully lead independent project based research experiences for high school students, infuse inquiry into existing curriculum, and use innovative resources to support inquiry in the classroom. The program provides access to training, resources, and undergraduate mentors to facilitate flexible modular experiences in the health sciences for high school classrooms.

The summer High School Research Academy provides high school students with an immersive and hands-on five-week interdisciplinary research experience at the University of Texas at Austin campus. (Including 9th-12th grade students)

Provides rigorous, high-quality research and evaluation services that are customized to best serve each project's unique needs. TACC evaluators collaborate with PIs, researchers, administrators, staff, and key stakeholders to help shape the evaluation, inform data collection methods, and effectively use findings for improving programs and demonstrating impacts.