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Research

Supporting Pollinators Could Have Big Payoff for Texas Cotton Farmers

Researchers at UT Austin find the secret to increasing cotton production.

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Podcast

Why is CGI in the Movies Still So Hard?

A computer scientist talks about the challenges of CGI in the movies.

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UT News

Hands-On Science Courses Boost Graduation Rates and STEM Retention

Courses that engage students in scientific research early in college dramatically increase students’ odds of completing a science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) degree, analysis...

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Features

The Unexpected Journey of a Veteran Student and Astronomer

The educational journey of one exceptional student has taken her from translating Arabic in the Air Force to learning the secrets of the stars.

Rebecca Larson

UT News

Genetic Potential of Oil-Eating Bacteria from the BP Oil Spill Decoded

Microbiologists led by Brett Baker have discovered potential in bacteria that helped to clean up the BP oil spill.

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Accolades

Chemistry Educator Receives Dads’ Association Centennial Teaching Fellowship

The fellowship recognizes excellence and commitment in the teaching of undergraduates.

Fatima Fakhreddine

Accolades

Evolutionary Biologist James Bull Elected to National Academy of Sciences

“James Bull’s election to the National Academy honors the significant research he has done in evolutionary and population biology and experimental evolution.”

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Accolades

Three Members of Natural Sciences Recognized for Teaching Excellence

The honor rewards excellence in teaching by recognizing tenured faculty members who have continuously provided significant contributions to education throughout their career, especially at the...

Volker Bromm, Philip Uri Treisman and Lorenzo Alvisi

Accolades

Computer Scientist Earns Prestigious ACM Award for Encryption Achievement

This award recognizes the outstanding young computer professional of the year for a recent major technical or service contribution that was made at 35 years...

Brent Waters

Research

Serotonin Regulates the Sensitivity of Brain Cells Involved in Hearing

Nace Golding, a neuroscientist at the University of Texas at Austin, and his team were surprised to find that serotonin also regulates the sensitivity of...

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