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Latest Headlines
Computing, Sciences, Math at UT Among Best in U.S. for Graduate Study
In 2026-2027 rankings, all UT computer science programs rank in the top 10, while math and more are in the top tier.
Upcoming Events
Dean’s Scholars 2026 Distinguished Lecture Series: Dr. Martin Chalfie
3:30 pm
– 6:30 pm
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In Person
Texas Science in the News
Austin American-Statesman
Young UT student founders push innovation in medicine with pain-detection prototype
April 2, 2026
Houston Chronicle
One of the world's rarest sea turtles makes an early return to Texas
April 2, 2026
College Highlights
McDonald Observatory
Astronomers Thought the Early Universe Was Full of Hydrogen. Now They’ve Found It.
Podcasts
Can Tiny Bubbles Help Save the Planet?
Seagrasses store a lot of carbon in their tissues, making them a potential counterweight to rising levels of atmospheric CO2.
Featuring:
Futuristic Fuels
Some of the most revolutionary ideas for powering our society sound a bit like science fiction, requiring only cheap, abundant resources like sunlight, plants or water.
Learning to Learn with AI
Professors are using artificial intelligence to help students think more deeply about their learning and overcome struggles.
Making Science More Accessible for Everyone
Q&A with Eman Alasadi, Ph.D.
The Graduate Student, Chemistry