The University of Texas at Austin Cockrell School of Engineering

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The Faculty Innovation Center (FIC) is dedicated to enabling exceptional engineering education at The University of Texas. The FIC provides media, instructional, and faculty development services to support faculty in enhancing their teaching, both with and without technology.

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Faculty Innovation Center
University of Texas at Austin
Cockrell School of Engineering
ETC 2.146, ETC 4.106 & ETC 5.154
Austin, TX 78712-0292

Phone: 512.471.3850
Fax: 512.232.1786
fic3@mail.utexas.edu

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Distance Learning Classrooms

The FIC supports three fully-equipped distance learning classrooms in the Engineering Teaching Center (ETC) available to all engineering professors. Lectures can be streamed live and captured for later review. The FIC’s experienced distance learning team runs the controls for each class presentation to assure top quality output for both local and remote students.  ETC 5.148 and 2.146 are videoconferencing capable.


For more information or to make a reservation, contact Jack Prather: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 512-232-1531.

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ETC 2.132 and ETC 2.136
ETC 2.132

These general purpose classrooms were updated and equipped with distance learning facilities in 2003 with a grant from the Ford Motor Company. In addition to a standard multimedia teaching console, each room is equipped with remotely controlled cameras and microphones.

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ETC 5.148

ETC 5.148 Distance Learning Classroom

Updated over the 2004-2005 winter break, this state-of-the-art classroom seats 40 students. Classroom features include a remote Crestron control system, an electronic whiteboard, remotely controlled cameras, a wireless lapel microphone for the instructor, omni-directional overhead microphones for students, and a combination DVD/VCR player.

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ETC 2.146 (Studio and Meeting Area)

ETC 2.146

Established in 2001 with a grant from HP, the FIC Studio combines many functions. Frequently used as a meeting space, FIC staff members collaborate with faculty and with each other in the FIC Studio.

A Tandberg 6000 video conference system is also housed in the FIC Studio and is integrated with the presentation system.  FIC staff will be present to assist you with a video conference.  To schedule a video conference in the FIC Studio, contact Jack Prather ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 512.232.1531).  Please contact us as far in advance as possible.

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