News: Undergraduate Research
Read the latest news from the College of Natural Sciences at The University of Texas at Austin
Two UT Students Win Prestigious Goldwater Scholarships
The pair are the latest STEM students from The University of Texas at Austin to be selected.
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.
A Night at the Telescope
The Harlan J. Smith Scholars program involves astronomy undergraduates in observing on a major telescope.
UT Undergrad Uncovers Country-Specific Factors Linked to Improved Cancer Outcomes
UT biochemistry major Milit Patel collaborated with researchers at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center on research published in a top cancer journal.
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.
McDonald Observatory
Tiny Galaxy, Big Find: Black Hole Discovered in Nearby Segue 1
Students discovered a surprise in the heart of a nearby dwarf galaxy.
UT Biodiversity Center
Announcing the 2025 Stengl-Wyer Scholars, Fellows and Grant Awardees
Stengl-Wyer Endowment-supported researchers and research at UT Austin will explore life in a variety of forms and environments.
Meet Three Exceptional Seniors Among our 2025 Graduates of Distinction
More than 150 top CNS students have been selected and celebrated for their distinctive contributions.
How UT Students are Fueling Energy Research
From advancing sustainability to enhancing efficiencies, student researchers are a part of UT’s energy story.
Top Prize Image for Visualizing Science Shows a Logistic Map’s Chaotic Portion
A mathematics undergraduate took first place alongside other winners of the college’s 2025 contest.
