Impact Lab
Sparking Learning That Lasts
Impact Lab, formerly Inventors Program, is an immersive experience that fuels innovation for the public good, providing students a unique opportunity in collaboration with off-campus partners to create meaningful impact while building real-world skills for their future.
This was more than a class. It was an experience. This class offered a unique teaching style that inspired us to think deeper and pushed us to go above and beyond. I learned the power of real collaboration. I will be a different doctor because of this course.
Biology Major, Pre-Med
We were able to build [Pancreas Pal], a chatbot to help type 1 diabetes patients. Newly diagnosed people really loved it. This class really opened my eyes to AI and health, and how it can improve so many things in the medical field.
Emmerich Benavides
Biology and Statistics & Data Sciences Sophomore
The program was so different from the boring lecture-based classes that most students take. It was a close-knit group of 32 students who were driven to really make an impact in the world. The class changed my perspective on world problems and made me more confident to keep going. I also love the professor—she helped us spread our wings and pushed us to be better versions of ourselves.
Kavya Malgi
Statistics & Data Sciences Freshman
That’s Bananas!
A playful public health campaign that reached over 1,000 students and led to the consumption of 3,100g of fiber. Through humor and in-person engagement, it sparked real behavior change around nutrition.
A playful public health campaign that reached over 1,000 students and led to the consumption of 3,100g of fiber. Through humor and in-person engagement, it sparked real behavior change around nutrition.
Blue Card - Ask until it makes sense.
Nearly 70% of patients leave healthcare visits confused about what was said. Blue Card empowers patients to ask better questions, with 100% of users reporting increased confidence and clarity—a simple, scalable tool for improving health literacy and advocacy.
Nearly 70% of patients leave healthcare visits confused about what was said. Blue Card empowers patients to ask better questions, with 100% of users reporting increased confidence and clarity—a simple, scalable tool for improving health literacy and advocacy.
ATX Food Hub
ATX Food Hub’s mission is to empower students through an interactive map that provides real-time updates on available food resources and strengthens connections with organizations near UT. We support this mission by improving the map’s design and usability, engaging the community, and conducting research on food resources used by students.
ATX Food Hub’s mission is to empower students through an interactive map that provides real-time updates on available food resources and strengthens connections with organizations near UT. We support this mission by improving the map’s design and usability, engaging the community, and conducting research on food resources used by students.
Pancreas Pal
An AI-powered tool that supports newly diagnosed Type 1 diabetes patients in making informed decisions about disease management. By encouraging early adherence, it helps prevent up to 50% of long-term complications.
An AI-powered tool that supports newly diagnosed Type 1 diabetes patients in making informed decisions about disease management. By encouraging early adherence, it helps prevent up to 50% of long-term complications.
Haven
Haven unites women in a safe, supportive on-line community and delivers curated medical-expert talks to empower women with knowledge. View project 1 pager.
Created by Aditi A., Adya C, Prachiti K., Isabella N., and Ammolya T.
Haven unites women in a safe, supportive on-line community and delivers curated medical-expert talks to empower women with knowledge. View project 1 pager.
Created by Aditi A., Adya C, Prachiti K., Isabella N., and Ammolya T.
Texas Care Map
Texas Care Map amplifies affordable, lesser known healthcare resources to support uninsured. View project 1 pager.
Created by Audrey C., Natsumi M., Nashly O., and Melanie V.
Texas Care Map amplifies affordable, lesser known healthcare resources to support uninsured. View project 1 pager.
Created by Audrey C., Natsumi M., Nashly O., and Melanie V.
MindTrack
MindTrack helps patients stay connected to their treatment by logging meds, moods, and side effects and turning that data into simple insights for better conversations with their doctors. View project 1 pager.
Created by Jooshua E., Megha K., and Prisha M.
MindTrack helps patients stay connected to their treatment by logging meds, moods, and side effects and turning that data into simple insights for better conversations with their doctors. View project 1 pager.
Created by Jooshua E., Megha K., and Prisha M.
Healthy Food Kits
What if we could provide healthy, easily accessible pre-measured free food kits with ingredients from food pantries and microfarms to save time, money, and years of health issues? View project 1 pager.
Created by Yamileth L., Helena N., Diya P., and Sindhya S.
What if we could provide healthy, easily accessible pre-measured free food kits with ingredients from food pantries and microfarms to save time, money, and years of health issues? View project 1 pager.
Created by Yamileth L., Helena N., Diya P., and Sindhya S.
Who is Johnny Podcast?
A podcast sparked by adventure and inspired by the storytelling of ATXplained’s Matt Largey. Explore the stories co-created through the voices of our students. Special thanks to KUT’s Ben Philpott for his leadership.
Produced by Mills H., Wanru L., Yumna K., Shriyaa B., Fiona O., Michael L., and special guest “Johnny,”. Co-created by UGS Adventure Lab.
A podcast sparked by adventure and inspired by the storytelling of ATXplained’s Matt Largey. Explore the stories co-created through the voices of our students. Special thanks to KUT’s Ben Philpott for his leadership.
Produced by Mills H., Wanru L., Yumna K., Shriyaa B., Fiona O., Michael L., and special guest “Johnny,”. Co-created by UGS Adventure Lab.
Safe-to-Fail Card Deck: Connection & Joy
A card deck crafted by the UGS Adventure Lab that invites students to shake off isolation and spark meaningful connections. Pull a card and start a conversation!
Created by UGS Adventure Lab
A card deck crafted by the UGS Adventure Lab that invites students to shake off isolation and spark meaningful connections. Pull a card and start a conversation!
Created by UGS Adventure Lab