Southwest Research Institute

We are R&D problem solvers providing independent, multidisciplinary support to government and industry.

Likes, follows, and retweets do not imply endorsement.

[Southwest Research Institute @SwRI]

The Texas power grid set records for electricity demand last week, and overall U.S. electricity demand is expected to surge by 2040. At Southwest Research Institute, that increased demand is driving innovative solutions.

https://t.co/i8U0H7Vpw4

[Southwest Research Institute @SwRI]

Congratulations to all of SwRI’s 2026 Association of Old Crows Award winners, including the following recipients who received high honors for their innovative work in electronic warfare.

[Southwest Research Institute @SwRI]

Interns are an important part of SwRI’s culture. Not only do interns contribute to SwRI’s impactful R&D, but they also give staff an opportunity to share their knowledge and see the world’s greatest challenges with fresh perspective. #NationalInternDay

[Southwest Research Institute @SwRI]

SwRI in the news: NASA Detects Intense Heat Beneath Io, Jupiter’s Most Volcanic Moon
https://t.co/Pv4ckYMluB

[Southwest Research Institute @SwRI]

In the latest issue of Technology Today magazine, we’re laying out details for six facility upgrades that support energy research, measuring the depths of Europa’s ice-shell and heading to Nevada to study domestic lithium production in the U.S.
https://t.co/8YbLpMWiM6

[Southwest Research Institute @SwRI]

On #NationalLipstickDay we celebrate the science that goes into cosmetics. Whether it’s long-lasting wear or getting the fragrance just right, SwRI’s expertise in nano- and microencapsulation supports clients with independent R&D to bring their products to market.

[Southwest Research Institute @SwRI]

SwRI in the news: Developing Ultra-Heavy Autonomous Transport Technology for Shipbuilding
https://t.co/9abWu6IMg3

[Southwest Research Institute @SwRI]

🎉 Southwest Research Institute made the U.S. News & World Report 2026-2027 overall list of best companies to work for. SwRI was also named in the education and public services and south categories. #WeAreSwRI
https://t.co/yAEEhBK3t8

[Southwest Research Institute @SwRI]

NASA’s Juno takes the subsurface temperature of Jupiter’s fiery moon

https://t.co/H4q7goJfJy

[Southwest Research Institute @SwRI]

SwRI in the news: NASA Science Soars During August Total Solar Eclipse
https://t.co/qsK3OwOKyk

[Southwest Research Institute @SwRI]

SwRI is building QuickSounder, the first of a new generation of NOAA low-Earth orbit environmental satellites that will deliver 95% of collected data within 30 minutes to significantly improve weather forecasting.
#TechTuesday

[Southwest Research Institute @SwRI]

SwRI’s Michelia Mason, head librarian at the Thomas Baker Slick Memorial Library at SwRI, talks with Kristi Park, executive director of Texas Digital Library on the Libraries Transform Texas Podcast.
https://t.co/8VXvJplk5w

[Southwest Research Institute @SwRI]

SwRI in the news: Life after school: navigating a competitive job market
https://t.co/PsiKSyov3z

[Southwest Research Institute @SwRI]

🎧 To keep pace with everyday advances in artificial intelligence and large language models, Southwest Research Institute initiated LAMP or Large Language Model Adoption for Multiple Purposes.

https://t.co/2eFlutJ6VA

[Southwest Research Institute @SwRI]

👋🏻Will we see you at the virtual Hiring Our Heroes event this week?

Organized by HOH, a U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, the event supports transitioning service members, veterans and military caregivers.
For details and job requirements, visit: https://t.co/2V2d5BUCE1

[Southwest Research Institute @SwRI]

SwRI’s Ryan Williams will present at the virtual Hydrogen & Alternative Fuels Summit hosted by SAE International July 28-29.
https://t.co/m4VnnFAsbx

[Southwest Research Institute @SwRI]

SwRI in the news: Different moon rocks tell different tales about a long-ago bombardment
https://t.co/oBVSqtkr1Z

[Southwest Research Institute @SwRI]

SwRI in the news: SwRI and SMU join push to engineer solid-state battery interfaces
https://t.co/X30rcgdY2l

[Southwest Research Institute @SwRI]

📺 Why interns choose SwRI!
https://t.co/hINwJYs02I

[Southwest Research Institute @SwRI]

SwRI in the news: US hypersonic test lab recreates 1,400°F flight conditions for engine testing
https://t.co/V6YKXK2Idj