News: Undergraduates

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

The Alcalde

Star Students: Meet the 2025 President’s Leadership Winners

Three students from the College of Natural Sciences, Neha Donthineni, Niels Levy-Thiebaut and Franchesca Untalan, were selected for their dedication to leaving a positive impact...

Niels Levy-Thiebaut, Franchesca Untalan and Neha Donthineni

UT Bridging Disciplines Program

Abby Jones’ Multifaceted UT Journey

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

A young woman in burnt orange smiles while sitting in front of a microscope in a lab and collections space.

UT News

Ready to Change the World: 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.

A student with a pin, multipel cords, and graduation gown and science stoll holds up the hook 'em hand symbol on the UT campus.

Features

Insider Insights: Meet Double-Majoring Student Shriya Bengre

UT has provided opportunities for pursuing interdisciplinary interests.

A student works on a sewing project.

Accolades

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.

2025 Graduates of Distinction. From left: Sanjaya Kumar, Hayden Stegall and Miriam Yampuler

Undergraduate College

College of Natural Sciences Student Awarded Prestigious Goldwater Scholarship

Biochemistry junior Mrigayu Ghosh plans to conduct pioneering research in stem cells and mechanobiology for tissue engineering.

A young man in glasses smiles in an area in front of a brick wall and archway.

Features

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.

Lavender background covered by wispy white cobweb-looking mathematical derivations.

Department of Computer Science

Record Number of Computer Science Undergraduates Earn Research Recognition

Prasann Singhal, Alan Baade, Lusia Mao and Yahya Sohail won recognition from the Computer Research Association.

Gates Dell Complex buildings on UT Austin campus

Features

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.

SDS major Parul Gupta smiles at a recent hackathon.

UT News

UT Launches Nation’s First Robotics Program for Freshman Applicants

Robotics honors students will pursue degrees in computer science or various types of engineering, while also earning a minor in robotics.

Three students look at a handheld computer tablet with a yellow robot in the foreground