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.

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J.J. Pickle Research Campus (PRC)
Note: The directions given below lead you to the Braker Lane entrance of UT's J. J. Pickle Research Campus, which during Code Yellow security status is open from 6 until 6 Mondays through Fridays. After hours and during times of Code Orange (or higher) security status, the only open entrance is at 10100 Burnet Road. Burnet Road is the second light; turn right and go about 1/4 mile to the entrance on your right, and tell the guard that you are going to the Institute for Geophysics, Building ROC. The guard will give you further directions if you need them.

From IH-35's Braker exit:
Go west on Braker, continuing past the Lamar and Burnet intersections. Shortly past Burnet Road, turn left into the entrance to the J.J. Pickle Research Campus. 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 and turn right into the entrance to the J.J. Pickle Research Campus. The main campus entrance is approximately .25 miles down Burnet Road on the right side. Distance from MoPac exit is 1 mile (1.5 km).

From Highway 183:
Coming from the east or west, take the MoPac (Loop 1) North exit. Follow the directions above for the MoPac (Loop 1) Braker exit. 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. UTIG, Building 196, is the second building on the left (east) side of the street. 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.