News: Mathematics
Read the latest news from the College of Natural Sciences at The University of Texas at Austin
Getting Math and Physics on the Same Page
Mathematicians are working to bring quantum field theory (QFT) into mainstream mathematics.
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CNS Welcomes 16 New Faculty Members
See the new faces around the College of Natural Sciences.
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Graduating Senior Finds Passions in Exoplanets and Outreach
Zoe de Beurs wasn't sure what she wanted to do when she first arrived at UT Austin, but after graduating, she started a Ph.D. in...
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Mathematician Receives Jean Holloway Award for Excellence in Teaching
Amanda Hager was recognized for demonstrating "a warm spirit, a concern for society and the individual, and the ability to impart knowledge while challenging students...
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The College Welcomed New Faculty in 2020
See the new faces at the College of Natural Sciences.
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Alumna Lisa Piccirillo Solves Famous 50-year-old Math Problem
During her graduate studies at The University of Texas at Austin, Lisa Piccirillo solved a problem that had bedeviled mathematicians for five decades.
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12 Ways Texas Science Innovators Made the Most of this Year
Here are a handful of ways that members of our science and mathematics community brandished their entrepreneurial spirit this year.
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