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Computer Science Student Wins Prestigious Astronaut Foundation Award
Space Shuttle astronaut and University of Texas at Austin graduate Robert Crippen today presented a $10,000 Astronaut Scholarship Foundation (ASF) scholarship to Ben Braun, a junior majoring in computer science.
Large Facility For Growing Algae for Biofuels Opens
Algae has gained significant attention as a feedstock for biofuels and as an alternative to other petroleum-based products because of its potential for high yields, high productivity and scalability.
Dean Laude: The College in Fall 2011
The interim dean on where the college stands today and where it is headed in the future, with a focus on increasing entrepreneurship and recruiting more top faculty.
Undergrads to Get Entrepreneurship Training
Program will train students to market their ideas and start their own companies.
University of Texas at Austin Among the Most Efficient Universities in the Nation
The report examines data from 120 public universities including graduation rates, the amount of money received from tuition and taxpayer funds, and the number of professors on faculty.
One Giant Laser
The Texas Petawatt Project uses the most powerful laser in the world to create states of matter like those that exist only in exotic reaches of the universe.
Become Who You Are
In this video David Laude, Interim Dean of the College of Natural Sciences, speaks to students about college as a place to explore, stumble, fail, and ultimately grow into the person you're meant to become.
What Not To Wear ... to the Career Expo
A crack production crew from the Career Design Center breaks down What Not To Wear to the Career Expo.
Dr. Skip Porter Becomes Acting Director of the University of Texas Marine Science Institute
He takes the helm from Lee Fuiman, who has served as director and chair since 2004, as he returns to his position as professor of marine science.
10 Natural Sciences Faculty Receive 2011 Regents’ Outstanding Teaching Awards
The awards are given to faculty members at UT System academic institutions who demonstrate extraordinary classroom performance and innovation at the undergraduate level.
Top Faculty Recruited to the College With $2 Million Cancer Research Grants
Three natural sciences professors will use substantial start-up funds to pay graduate students and get their labs up and running.
Estuarine Research Center Expands Research and Education Programs at Marine Science Institute
New sustainably designed building features three floors of state-of-the-art marine laboratories and serves as home for the Mission-Aransas National Estuarine Research Reserve.
Women in Chemistry Win Student Service Award
Women in Chemistry (WIC) is looking out not just for its members, but for the interests of all graduate students in the department.
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