News: Chemistry
Read the latest news from the College of Natural Sciences at The University of Texas at Austin
Inside UT’s Quantum Ecosystem: From Breakthroughs to Possibilities
The University of Texas at Austin is charging ahead with quantum innovations, built on a history of quantum science leadership.
University of Texas at Austin Named Among Best Global Universities
U.S. News & World Report placed UT in the top 10 in the U.S. and top-tier worldwide in a variety of science subjects.
Kurtis Carsch Named a Beckman Young Investigator
The Beckman Foundation selected the UT Austin chemist among 12 award-winning early-career faculty nationwide.
Natural Sciences Students and Faculty Win UT Co-Op Awards
Outstanding undergraduates, graduate students and faculty were honored for achievements in research, teaching and mentoring.
Cockrell School of Engineering
The Secret Ingredient Is Salt
Eric Anslyn co-led a study revealing how salt can be used to control the formation and aging of nanocrystal gels.
5 Questions With Senior Krithik Vishwanath
The winner of the prestigious Churchill Scholarship is triple-majoring in math, chemistry and computational engineering.
Experimental Chemo Drug May Trick the Immune System Into Fighting Cancer
The finding suggests other chemo drugs, too, may be making cancer cells cause a surprising immune-system reaction.
Visualizing Science Contest Winners for 2026 Span Disciplines
Top-prize image highlights a vital player in the central nervous system.
Two UT Austin Faculty Members Selected as 2026 Cottrell Scholars
William Gilpin in physics and Devleena Samanta in chemistry each were selected for the honor.
Microplastics in the Sand: Beach Combing Goes High Tech
A UT chemist says it is now time to develop tests for microplastics, similar to tests for other toxic threats.
