News: STEM Education

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

Features

Undergraduate Experiences in Freshman Research Initiative Deliver Lasting Benefits

A new study finds that the Freshman Research Initiative (FRI) experience translates to higher earnings for participants later on.

FRI researchers in a lab wearing goggles point to a finding

Podcast

Tackling Science and Engineering’s Diversity Problem

Three leaders in science and engineering discuss the obstacles for women and racial minorities to enter or stay in STEM.

Four women sit conversing in a seimcircle in an audio studio

Announcements

UTeach Shown to Improve Learning, Address Shortfalls

Two new reports highlight how a University of Texas at Austin-originated program is improving the STEM education landscape.

A teacher in a classroom explains a concept to a student

Features

Grad Students Lead the Greatest Show in Classical Physics

Glowing electric pickles, flaming money, and flying toilet paper help the Physics Circus at The University of Texas at Austin teach science to non-physicists, especially...

Tess Bernard demonstrates what happens when air in a balloon is cooled in liquid nitrogen.

Announcements

Freshman Research Initiative Receives Higher Education Awards

The Freshman Research Initiative at the University of Texas at Austin received awards at this year's worldwide competition which attracted more than 800 submissions in...

A student researcher pipettes in a lab wearing a lab coat

Features

A Peek Into the Minds of Award-Winning Educators

The College of Natural Sciences is currently celebrating Discovery Education Week to promote and discuss science education throughout the college.

Fatima Fakhreddine, Calvin Lin and Theresa O'Halloran

Accolades

Neuroscientist Receives 2016 Regents’ Outstanding Teaching Award

The Regents’ Outstanding Teaching Award is the Board of Regents’ highest honor.

Regents Award