News: Student Voices

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

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5 Questions with Public Health Senior Ammad Hasan

The Class of 2026 graduate works to boost heart health, with a legacy that will endure on the Forty Acres.

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Texas Science YouTube

Meet Computer Science and SAGA Lab Grad Branden Heng

Experiences in the Simulations and Game Applications Lab in UTCS proved key for his time on the Forty Acres.

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5 Questions With Senior Krithik Vishwanath

The winner of the prestigious Churchill Scholarship is triple-majoring in math, chemistry and computational engineering.

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Biochemistry Major Tu-Quyen Dao is Integrating AI Into Healthcare

Tu-Quyen Dao, a senior biochemistry student, is studying how AI can be applied to improve healthcare.

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Biology Major Abby Jones Has Had a Multifaceted UT Journey

A recent graduate of UT biology who studied ecology, evolution and behavior looks back on her undergraduate experience.

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Ready to Change the World: Public Health Major Dat Duong

Dat Duong, a 2025 graduate from the College of Natural Sciences, made key contributions while studying in the UT School of Human Ecology.

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Insider Insights: Meet Double-Majoring Student Shriya Bengre

UT has provided opportunities for pursuing interdisciplinary interests.

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Insider Insights: Meet Statistics & Data Science Major Parul Gupta

From organizing hackathons to tackling big data sets, one student finds inspiration in the college’s newest major.

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Insider Insights: Meet Public Health Major Kena Desai

One Texas Science senior shares insights about study abroad and more with newer-to-campus peers.

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Insider Insights: Meet Environmental Science and Biology Major Sierra Chadwick

Learn from one undergrad why her majors are ideal for the changing world and what advice she has for new students.

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