News: Accolades
Read the latest news from the College of Natural Sciences at The University of Texas at Austin
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University of Texas at Austin Alum Michael W. Young Awarded Nobel Prize
Michael W. Young, recipient of the 2017 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, received his bachelor’s and doctoral degrees from UT Austin and made a...
![Michael Young in his lab](/sites/default/files/uploads/images/default/michael_young_2012_portrait-1200x800-c-default.jpeg)
Chemistry Faculty Member Selected for Texas 10 Recognition
“I love watching the audience the second I blow something up. My favorite part is when I can do a demonstration, look out into the...
![Kate Biberdorf](/sites/default/files/uploads/images/default/katebiberdorf-texas10inalcalde-700x420.jpg)
Two in CNS Receive Dads’ Association Centennial Teaching Fellowships
The fellowships recognize faculty members who have demonstrated excellence in teaching and made significant contributions to undergraduate education at UT Austin.
![Steve Finkelstein and Kristin Harvey](/sites/default/files/uploads/images/default/dads-2017-teaching-award_1200x800.jpg)
Department of Molecular Biosciences
Zhang Named Professor of the Year
Students have selected Jessie Zhang, an associate professor of molecular biosciences, as The University of Texas at Austin's Professor of the Year.
![Jessie Zhang smiling](/sites/default/files/uploads/images/default/yan_jessie_zhang.jpeg)
Professor Mike Ryan Receives Lifetime Career Award
“Mike Ryan is one of the most influential animal behaviorists working in the world today, and as such is highly deserving of this lifetime award.”
![Mike Ryan](/sites/default/files/uploads/images/default/mikeryan-cover.jpg)
Department of Computer Science
UT Recognized for Key Role in Local Tech Economy
The Austin Chamber of Commerce recognized the chair of the Department of Computer Science for his outstanding contributions toward improving the local technology sector.
![Photo of a professor standing at the front of an auditorium teaching a large class in computer science.](/sites/default/files/uploads/images/default/4-3-lecture-hall-class-gdc.jpg)
Mathew Leibold Named Fellow of Ecological Society of America
Mathew Leibold, a professor in the Department of Integrative Biology at UT Austin, was elected a fellow by the Ecological Society of America (ESA).
![Matthew Leibold at a table in front of a bookshelf](/sites/default/files/uploads/images/default/2017028-leibold_mathew-41_hr_.jpg)
College Publication Wins UT System Award
“It’s a great publication that makes UT research and scientific inquiry accessible to alumni and the general public.”
![Issues of the Texas Scientist](/sites/default/files/uploads/images/default/texas_science_mags.jpg)