Natural Sciences Students and Faculty Win UT Co-Op Awards

Four undergraduates, two graduate students and two faculty members in the College of Natural Sciences were among recipients of 2026 UT Co-op awards and Graduate School professional and student awards. The awards recognizing outstanding achievements in academics, research, leadership and service were given on April 27 at the annual Graduate School/University Co-op Awards Banquet.

Award recipients from the College of Natural Sciences represent a variety of disciplines, with different winners being recognized for their accomplishments that demonstrate a commitment to advancing knowledge, supporting their communities and contributing to the University’s mission.

Recipients were nominated for the awards by individuals across campus and reviewed by committees of students, faculty and staff, and awards are generously underwritten by the University Co-op. 

Undergraduate Winners

George H. Mitchell Awards

• Ashley Hardy 
  Project: VISTA-Based Therapeutics Targeting Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
  Major: Chemistry

• Milit Patel 
  Project: Machine Learning Reveals Country-Specific Drivers of Global Cancer Outcomes
  Major: Biochemistry

• Mansi Patel 
  Project: Cognitive Function in Breast Cancer Survivors: Examining the Effects of Menopausal Status and Racial/Ethnic Minority Status
  Major: Neuroscience

• Emily Martinez 
  Project: Biophoria, Sustainable Fashion Materials
  Major: Textiles & Apparel 

Graduate Student Winners

Michael H. Granof Outstanding Dissertation Award
 

William S. Livingston Outstanding Academic Employee 
 

Faculty Award Recipients 

Outstanding Mentoring Awards

This post was adapted from an article by the UT Graduate School and written in part by Emily Ramos.