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Read the latest news from the College of Natural Sciences at The University of Texas at Austin
UT News
UT Designates 2024 ‘The Year of AI’
Building on decades-long leadership, UT will prioritize AI research and education throughout the year ahead and put this leadership on display through signature events, new...
New Decadal Report Maps Out U.S. Priorities in Particle Physics Research
The Particle Physics Project Prioritization Panel (P5) whose participants include a UT physicist delivered recommendations to decision makers.
CNS Welcomes New Faculty for the 23-24 Academic Year
Meet the newest tenured and tenure-track members of the College of Natural Sciences faculty.
McDonald Observatory
The Giant Magellan Telescope’s Final Mirror Fabrication Begins
Together, the mirrors will collect more light than any other telescope in existence, allowing humanity to unlock the secrets of the Universe.
CDC Taps UT for National Disease Outbreak Response Network
Lauren Ancel Meyers and colleagues will help scale up decision-support tools that were successful in earlier outbreaks for use across jurisdictions.
Department of Energy Advances Research and Education at Wootton Center for Astrophysical Plasma Properties
Grant will help center led by Don Winget continue its research and train the next generation of scientists.
UT News
UT Mourns Pioneer of Computational Mechanics and Founder of Oden Institute
J. Tinsley Oden, the founder of computational mechanics and first director of UT’s related institute, has died.
McDonald Observatory Invites Ecological Research as a Texas Field Station
The observatory joins a network of six University of Texas sites dedicated to scientific research, environmental monitoring and conservation efforts.
Philanthropic Gift Establishes Historic UT Commitment to Monitoring Texas’ Natural Resources
A transformative donation allows for the expansion of a Texas Field Station Network to study biodiversity and sustainability.
College Announces Newest Inductees to Hall of Honor
The Hall of Honor recognizes Distinguished Alumni, Distinguished Service and Emerging Leader award winners.