News: Undergraduates

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

UT News

Student Researchers Gain Hands-On Experience in UT’s Turtle Pond

Since 2022, students have recorded data on the turtles on UT’s campus, and they recently published their research.

A student wearing protective gloves takes notes in a notebook, while another student also in gloves holds a turtle.

Features

Meet Iris Schmeder, Undergraduate Frog Researcher

A chance encounter in a hallway and hands-on learning opportunities sparked her passion for research.

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Accolades

Students Win Science Award for Bio-Inspired Fabric Sealant

College of Natural Sciences students developed an innovation that could mean safer ways of making clothing water-resistant.

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Research

Publishing in a Leading Journal as Undergraduates

Three undergraduate researchers published with a team in Nature, shedding new light on a microbe and its host.

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Features

From Introvert to Innovator

A biotech startup. A big journal publication. Research lab friendships. This Texas Science grad fit it all in.

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Department of Mathematics

UT Austin Student Team Wins 2026 Spencer-RIMS Risk Management Challenge

UT students won top honors at an actuarial math global competition beating more than 50 other teams.

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Accolades

Natural Sciences Students and Faculty Win UT Co-Op Awards

Outstanding undergraduates, graduate students and faculty were honored for achievements in research, teaching and mentoring.

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Features

Meet Graduate of Distinction and Biology Researcher Halimot Badmus

One of more than 180 graduates of distinction, she has researched all four years and seeks clues for new antibiotics.

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Accolades

College of Natural Sciences Celebrates the 2026 Dean’s Honored Graduates

Meet the 32 graduating seniors being recognized for their excellence in research, academics, leadership and service to the community.

Meet the 32 graduating seniors being recognized for their excellence in research, academics, leadership and service to the community.

Accolades

Two UT Students Win Prestigious Goldwater Scholarships

The pair are the latest STEM students from The University of Texas at Austin to be selected.

Fiona Romanoschi and Dhruv Pathare