Back to All Media Nuclear Safety From the Ground Up As Texas invests heavily in advanced nuclear energy, safety is taking center stage. UT Austin Researchers with the Cockrell School of Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin are helping make nuclear power safer from the ground up - using cutting-edge seismic modeling, AI-enabled monitoring, and advanced sensing technologies to identify risks before they become problems. Their work is helping strengthen grid reliability, support energy security, and build public confidence in the next generation of nuclear energy. Share Article As Texas invests heavily in advanced nuclear energy, safety is taking center stage. UT Austin Researchers with the Cockrell School of Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin are helping make nuclear power safer from the ground up – using cutting-edge seismic modeling, AI-enabled monitoring, and advanced sensing technologies to identify risks before they become problems. Their work is helping strengthen grid reliability, support energy security, and build public confidence in the next generation of nuclear energy.