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Finding the Right Public Policy Internships: A How to Guide

public policy internships

Public policy internships in Texas provide invaluable opportunities for aspiring professionals to gain hands-on experience in the field of policymaking and public service. From working on legislative issues at the State Capitol in Austin to engaging with state nonprofits and…

Nuclear Power in Texas: Complexities of a Renewed Focus

Nuclear Power in Texas

Texas powers more than two million homes with four nuclear reactors at two facilities. The South Texas Project and Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant play a vital role in Texas’s diverse energy mix. These facilities provide clean, baseload electricity around…

Deep Fakes: Misinformation in the Age of Generative AI

Shaping Policy for Digital Content Provenance: Ensuring Trust in an AI-Driven World

Generative AI — a category of artificial intelligence algorithms that generate content based on existing data—is transforming the ways we think about productivity and profitability.  While this innovative technology is being hailed as the next frontier for various industries, from…

Why is Texas called the Lone Star State?

Lone Star Flag

Texas is known worldwide as “The Lone Star State,” but what does this iconic nickname mean? The phrase originates from the single star that adorned the flag of the Republic of Texas and symbolizes the state’s unique history of independence,…