News: Accolades
Read the latest news from the College of Natural Sciences at The University of Texas at Austin
Award Winners Underscore Outstanding Student Research at Capstone Event
174 students presented their informatics projects spanning areas such as accessibility, AI/ML, archives, data science and UX design.
Natural Sciences Students and Faculty Win UT Co-Op Awards
Outstanding undergraduates, graduate students and faculty were honored for achievements in research, teaching and mentoring.
NSF Awards Graduate Research Fellowships to 30 from Natural Sciences
Dozens of UT students have received prestigious fellowships from the National Science Foundation.
Four CNS Faculty Win UT Teaching Awards
Educators in the Freshman Research Initiative and soon-to-launch School of Computing received honors.
UT Austin Computer Scientist Elected to National Academy of Sciences
Scott Aaronson, a renowned quantum computing expert, joins the country’s most prestigious scientific organization.
College of Natural Sciences Celebrates the 2026 Dean’s Honored Graduates
Meet the 32 graduating seniors being recognized for their excellence in research, academics, leadership and service to the community.
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Jennifer Wilson Named to Texas Ten
The textiles and apparel faculty member was recognized by alumni as one of the 10 best faculty on the UT campus this year.
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Nataša Pavlović Among Longhorns Joining American Academy of Arts and Sciences
UT mathematician Nataša Pavlović has been elected to the prestigious American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
Two UT Students Win Prestigious Goldwater Scholarships
The pair are the latest STEM students from The University of Texas at Austin to be selected.
Three CNS Faculty Receive UT President’s Associates Undergraduate Teaching Excellence Awards
John Chisholm, Jonathan Perry and Ann Thijs were recognized for their commitment to curricular reform and educational innovation.