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Mike Downer Named to Prestigious Academy of Distinguished Teachers
Physicist is one of seven faculty members recognized for sustained and significant contributions to education, particularly at the undergraduate level.
Grand Opening of New Health IT Learning Center at The University of Texas at Austin
New state of the art teaching facility dedicated to health IT education opens in the Norm Hackerman Building.
Insight: May 2011
In this issue of Insight, we explore diversity on campus, the science of spanking, the integration of technology into the classroom, and more.
David Laude Named Interim Dean
Laude, senior associate dean for academic affairs and a University Distinguished Teaching Professor, will assume the position on August 1.
Nobel Prize Winner Wieman Delivers Plenary Talk at UTeach Conference
“A Scientific Approach to Learning and Teaching Science,” the subject of Nobel Prize recipient Carl Wieman who kicks off the annual national UTeach conference.
Fish Labs: Students Innovating Early
The Freshman Research Initiative is increasing graduation rates and encouraging students to further their education in the sciences in graduate school.
College Readiness: Preparing Students for the University Curriculum
Helping students before Day One with on-line tutorials and peer mentors can help increase graduation rates and retention in science and math majors.
Snapshot: Shannon Allport
An audio slideshow glimpse into the life of biology major Shannon Allport, who has chosen to become a champion of diversity on campus.
Alan Cline Steps Down as Director of the Dean's Scholars Honors Program
After 20 years as director of the Dean’s Scholars Honors program, computer scientist Alan Cline is handing over the reins of the program to biologist David Hillis.
Drug Design, Environmental Sustainability, Oil Recovery Receive Private Grand Challenge Research Funds
Seven University of Texas at Austin researchers are confronting what the scientific community has defined as this century's grand challenges in drug design, environmental sustainability and improved oil recovery using Moncrief Grand Challenge Faculty awards for 2011-12.
Is Poverty the Key Factor in Student Outcomes?
Michael Marder, the co-director of the UTeach program, which trains secondary school math and science teachers, looks at public education data and explains the significance of poverty, why he thinks charter schools are not necessarily the answer and how public education is like a Boeing airplane.
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 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...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...Read It Now
Read our publication, The Texas Scientist, a digest covering the people and groundbreaking discoveries that make the College of Natural Sciences one of the most amazing and significant places on Earth.
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