News

Friday, 22 April 2011

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.

Tuesday, 19 April 2011

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.

Monday, 28 March 2011

Cool Class: Physics for Smarties

When Plan II Liberal Arts students reach their junior year, they each pass through what many perceive as a trial by fire: Plan II Physics. The class, taught by physics professor Austin Gleeson, has a reputation for scrambling students' brains and shaking the very foundation of everything they think they know. Throughout the semester, Gleeson and...

Thursday, 22 June 2006

Freshman Research Initiative receives $1.9 million from HHMI

AUSTIN, Texas—The Freshman Research Initiative (FRI), a new program in the College of Natural Sciences that promotes undergraduate research participation at The University of Texas at Austin, has received a $1.9 million award from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI). The HHMI Undergraduate Science Education Program Award was granted to Dr. ...

Monday, 04 October 2004

A Curious Life: Bard Stays Focused on Colleagues, Fundamental Research

Curiosity may be the most powerful scientific tool, but hard work runs a close second. So says Dr. Allen Bard, who has used both to great effect in a scientific career that has spanned nearly half a century so far. During that time, Bard has amassed an impressive list of discoveries, publications and scientific awards. Among the highlights, he co-...