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Physicist, Chemist Receive DOE Early Career Research Program Awards

Physicist, Chemist Receive DOE Early Career Research Program Awards

Keji Lai, assistant professor of physics, and Katherine “Kallie” Willets, assistant professor of chemistry, have received Department of Energy (DOE) Early Career Research Program awards.
Top Graduates Will Berdanier and Damilola Olatayo

Top Graduates Will Berdanier and Damilola Olatayo

Class of 2013 graduates Will Berdanier (Goldwater Scholar) and Damilola Olatayo (Gates Millenium Scholar) talk about their lives and experiences in the College of Natural Sciences at UT.

Invasive Crazy Ants Are Displacing Fire Ants

Invasive Crazy Ants Are Displacing Fire Ants

Residents of invaded areas say "we want our fire ants back."

Iverson to Lead School of Undergraduate Studies

Iverson to Lead School of Undergraduate Studies

Acclaimed teacher and researcher to lead classroom and curriculum innovations for the school.

Researchers Identify One of Alcohol’s Key Gateways to the Brain

Researchers Identify One of Alcohol’s Key Gateways to the Brain

Discovery is a significant step on the road to eventually developing drugs that could disrupt the interaction between alcohol and the brain.
Three Natural Sciences Faculty Members Named to UT System Academy of Distinguished Teachers

Three Natural Sciences Faculty Members Named to UT System Academy of Distinguished Teachers

Brent Iverson, Michael Starbird, and James Vick recognized as among the most outstanding educators at the UT System’s nine academic institutions.
2013 Undergraduate Research Forum Winners

2013 Undergraduate Research Forum Winners

The best and most innovative posters and presentations are recognized with awards judged and sponsored by the university, faculty, alumni and industry.

Neuroscientist Takes the Quantified Self, and Own Brain, to the Next Level

Neuroscientist Takes the Quantified Self, and Own Brain, to the Next Level

Russell Poldrack is scanning his brain activity, charting his gene expression, and tracking his mood to an extent never before done.
Scientists Cage Dead Zebras in Africa to Understand the Spread of Anthrax

Scientists Cage Dead Zebras in Africa to Understand the Spread of Anthrax

Scavengers may not play as key a role in spreading anthrax disease through wildlife populations as previously assumed.
Three Members of Natural Sciences Named to UT Austin's Academy of Distinguished Teachers

Three Members of Natural Sciences Named to UT Austin's Academy of Distinguished Teachers

Academy recognizes tenured faculty members who have made sustained and significant contributions to education, particularly at the undergraduate level.