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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

NSF Grant Establishes Center to Develop Self-Replicating Materials
These non-living materials will have capabilities including self-healing, adaptation, growth and programmability.

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.
