News: Announcements

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

UT News

TAU Systems’ Laser Driven Particle Accelerator Receives UT Investment

Founded by UT physics professor Björn Manuel Hegelich, TAU Systems is developing TAU Labs, an R&D center and radiation testing facility.

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McDonald Observatory

JWST Awards UT Astronomers 10% of Its Coveted Observing Time

Steve Finkelstein, Danielle Berg, Adam Kraus, Stella Offner and John Chisholm are among UT Austin astronomers leading new James Webb Space Telescope projects.

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College of Liberal Arts

UT Awarded NIH Center Grant for Big-Data Technology to Map the Brain

UT Austin neuroscience and psychology professor Franco Pestilli is part of a team working to create a map of millions of interconnected brain cells.

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UT News

UT Austin and MD Anderson Launch Joint Initiative to Advance Breakthroughs in Cancer Research

Interdisciplinary research teams involve UT Austin faculty in the life sciences, computer science and chemistry.

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Announcements

Cross-Border University Collaboration Will Expand Research to Advance Precision Medicine

The OriGen Health Research Center will mine a massive biobank of genetic, clinical and epidemiological information to develop customized disease treatments.

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Cockrell School of Engineering

Pharmacoengineering Program Enables Advanced Drug Development and Delivery

Graduate students at The University of Texas at Austin have a new opportunity to revolutionize how medicines are developed and delivered.

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Announcements

Gurley Investment Will Sustain Texas Robotics’ Undergraduate Program as Leader

A matching gift from venture capitalist Bill Gurley supports the first undergraduate robotics program in the country admitting freshmen.

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Announcements

Andreas Matouschek Named Interim Dean as David Vanden Bout Steps in at Provost’s Office

Matouschek, previously associate dean for research and facilities, will lead the College of Natural Sciences.

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Announcements

NSF Grant Establishes Center to Develop Self-Replicating Materials

These non-living materials will have capabilities including self-healing, adaptation, growth and programmability.

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Announcements

Texas Science Festival-Goers to Enjoy Fusion of Curiosity and Discovery

The University of Texas at Austin will host the science-themed, STEAM-inspired festival from Feb. 21-March 6.

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