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Studying Solar Magnetic Patches

SwRI uses sew tool that combines three different machine learning models to match solar data in meaningful way

Go to SwRI press release: SwRI harnesses AI to find meaningful matches in solar data

NASA

Supporting Internal Research

Southwest Research Institute releases report for 2025 internal research initiatives across technical disciplines

Go to SwRI press release: Southwest Research Institute releases 2025 Internal Research & Development Report

Exploring the Sun

New SwRI-led research reveals unexpected behavior of Sun’s protons, heavy ions

Go to SwRI press release: SwRI-led research indicates a more complex Sun’s magnetic engine

Advancing Thermal Battery Systems

SwRI hosts pilot for Joule Hive™ Thermal Battery system that generates, stores heat up to 1,800 degrees Celsius

The Joule Hive™ Thermal Battery at SwRI on a dark day

Technology Today Podcast

How SwRI-developed DARWIN® safety software evaluates aircraft components for fracture risk for safer skies

Unveiling New Labs

SwRI adds 21,000-square-foot laboratory to support bioengineering, pharmaceutical development and scale up for clinical trials

Exterior shot of SwRI's Clinical Supply Facility on a clear, bright day

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Courses & Workshops

Introduction to Propulsion Simulation Using NPSS - Spring Short Course
SwRI is hosting an NPSS Annual Training Course.
Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Power Cycles
Join us for a free webinar hosted by Jason Wilkes, PhD.
ISO 9001 Internal Auditor
Learn the fundamentals and applications of ISO 9001 Internal Auditing. This three-day internal auditing course covers… more
Automotive Corrosion Symposium
The Automotive Corrosion Symposium seeks to draw industry experts from automotive OEMs, material suppliers, paint… more
Flow Induced Vibrations (FIV): Reducing the Impact on Piping Systems
Join us for a free webinar hosted by Sarah Simons.
Transient Hydraulic Modeling
Join us for a free webinar hosted by Adrian Alvarado.
Wet Gas Compression
Join us for a free webinar hosted by Kelsi Katcher.
Keeping Score on the Shop Floor
Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center (TMAC), a program of SwRI, is hosting a Keeping Score on the Shop Floor course… more
Lean Manufacturing Certification Program
Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center (TMAC), a program of SwRI, is hosting a Lean Manufacturing Certification… more
Penetration Mechanics Short Course
SwRI is hosting a Penetration Mechanics short course.