News: Announcements

Read the latest news from the College of Natural Sciences at The University of Texas at Austin

UT Biodiversity Center

Announcing the 2025 Stengl-Wyer Scholars, Fellows and Grant Awardees

Stengl-Wyer Endowment-supported researchers and research at UT Austin will explore life in a variety of forms and environments.

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The Oden Institute

Transforming the Use of AI in Drug Design

With support from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas, molecular bioscientist Dima Kozakov joins UT.

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UT Expands Research on AI to Support Breakthroughs in Science, Technology and the Workforce

Renewal of National Science Foundation AI support will boldly extend research and workforce development efforts.

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McDonald Observatory

Stowaway Bat Returns Home Friday, July 25

A Big Freetail bat nicknamed Hubble apparently hitched a ride from McDonald Observatory to Austin in astronomy gear.

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McDonald Observatory

Giant Magellan Telescope Advances to National Science Foundation Final Design Phase

UT Austin is on track for huge leaps forward in astronomy research capabilities as GMT progresses.

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Cockrell School of Engineering

Can AI Make Critical Communications Chips Easier to Design?

UT Austin engineers and computer scientist Adam Klivans aim to design radio frequency integrated circuits with AI.

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McDonald Observatory

UT’s Cosmic Frontier Center Welcomes New Class of Fellows

Their work will support the CFC's mission to uncover the origin of galaxies, black holes and stars in the early universe.

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Museum Announces Conservation of 113-Million-Year-Old Dinosaur Trackways

The museum will also build a 2,000-square-foot building to house the conserved dinosaur tracks.

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Distinguished Alum, Author and Serial Entrepreneur to Address Class of 2025

Amir Husain (B.S. ’98 Computer Science) will address graduates of the College of Natural Sciences at ceremonies for undergraduates.

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Science and STEM Camps at UT Austin this Summer

UT Austin has a wide range of offerings for young people interested in exploring technology and science learning this summer.

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