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College of Natural Sciences Video: 2011

College of Natural Sciences Video: 2011

From Alzheimer's disease to black holes and fusion energy, students and faculty in the College of Natural Sciences are changing the world through innovative research. Watch the college's 2011 highlights video. Produced by Lee Clippard and Mason Jones.

Field Guide for Texas Damselflies Highlights Diversity of Fascinating Insects

Field Guide for Texas Damselflies Highlights Diversity of Fascinating Insects

Field guide by John Abbott is the most comprehensive for identifying the colorful insects as they flit about streams and ponds around Texas and the U.S. AUSTIN, Texas—A new field guide for damselflies by University of Texas at Austin entomologist John Abbott is the most comprehensive guide for identifying the colorful insects that flit about strea...
Neurobiologist Elected Fellow of American Academy of Arts & Sciences

Neurobiologist Elected Fellow of American Academy of Arts & Sciences

Rick Aldrich one of two University of Texas at Austin faculty members elected fellows.

The Winners Are

The Winners Are

Congratulations to our recent award winners in the College of Natural Sciences! Steve Lu and Eileen Martin have been awarded Goldwater Scholarships, the premier undergraduate award of its type in mathematics, natural sciences and engineering. Read more... Genevieve Allen, a Dean’s Scholars Honors Biology major, has been selected as a 2011...
Self-powered, Blood-activated Sensor Detects Pancreatitis Quickly and Cheaply

Self-powered, Blood-activated Sensor Detects Pancreatitis Quickly and Cheaply

Turning Reynold’s Wrap, JELL-O and milk into a way to look for organ failure.

Video: Honoring Sen. Hutchison

Video: Honoring Sen. Hutchison

This video honors Senator Hutchison for her contributions to science and education, for which she received the college's 2011 Hall of Honor Award on April 21.

Dean Mary Ann Rankin To Lead National Math and Science Initiative

Dean Mary Ann Rankin To Lead National Math and Science Initiative

After more than 16 years as dean of the College of Natural Sciences Rankin will step down to continue her efforts to improve science and mathematics education in the United States with NMSI.

Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison Honored for Support of Science and Math Research and Education

Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison Honored for Support of Science and Math Research and Education

Sen. Hutchison (R-Texas) received the 2011 Hall of Honor Award from the College of Natural Sciences on April 21 for her years of work to advance science and math research and education at the university.

Designer Chemical Weapons, Aerotoxic Syndrome, and the Future of Personalized Medicine

Designer Chemical Weapons, Aerotoxic Syndrome, and the Future of Personalized Medicine

We’re entering the age of personalized medicine, but also, possibly, designer chemical weapons, which would work only on particular genetic populations.

A Weekend with Dostoevsky

A Weekend with Dostoevsky

In this essay, Dean Laude reflects on how the humanities helped shape his approach to life and the advice he now shares with students.