The University of Texas Institute for Geophysics (UTIG) is located (see maps) in northwest Austin, Texas on the UT Pickle Research Campus. It is in Building 196, Research Office Complex (ROC). UTIG is next to the Bureau of Economic Geology (BEG). The telephone number is (512) 471-6156. The address is:

   J.J. Pickle Research Campus, Bldg. 196
   University of Texas Institute for Geophysics
   10100 Burnet Road (R2200)
   Austin, Texas 78758-4445

The ROC has been LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified as a 'green' building by the non-profit U.S. Green Building Council. The ROC achieved LEED certification by earning points for design and construction practices. These practices include low-emission materials, energy efficiency, recycling of waste, and the four electric recharge stations at the south end of the parking lot. The ROC is the first to be LEED certified at UT. Click here for more information.

Click here for a printable map and list of hotels (PDF format).

J.J. Pickle Research Campus (PRC)
Note: The north entrance off Braker Lane is for UT employees only. Visitors should use the Burnet Road entrance on the east side of PRC and tell the guard that they are going to the Institute for Geophysics, Building ROC. The guard will provide further directions to UTIG's building.

From IH-35's Braker exit:
Go west on Braker, continuing past the Lamar intersection. Turn left on Burnet Road. The entrance into PRC is about 0.4 miles on your right. Distance from IH-35 is about 4 miles (6 km). Travel time from Austin Bergtrom Airport is about 30 minutes to an hour.

From MoPac's (Loop 1) Braker exit:
Go east on Braker, going past the PRC north entrance. Turn right onto Burnet Road. The main campus entrance is approximately .4 miles down Burnet Road on the right side.

From Highway 183:
Coming from the east or west, take the Burnet Road exit and go north about 0.8 miles. The main entrance is on the left just past Rutland Drive. Traveltime from Austin Bergtrom Airport is about 30 minutes to an hour.

From Loop 360/Capital of Texas Highway
Loop 360/Capital of Texas Highway deadends into the MoPac access road; go north (left) at this intersection and follow the exit to Braker Lane. Follow directions above for MoPac (Loop 1) Braker exit.

Parking:
Stop at the Guard Station to obtain a Visitor's parking permit and get directions to UTIG's building, Building 196. Visitor parking is located in the parking lot directly in front of the building. There is also parking behind (on the east side) of the building. Holders of UT's "A," "C," or "Disabled" parking permits may park in either the west or the east lots.

The lower image is a detailed map of the section of the Research Campus where UTIG is located.