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UT Austin and MD Anderson Launch Joint Initiative to Advance Breakthroughs in Cancer Research

Interdisciplinary research teams involve UT Austin faculty in the life sciences, computer science and chemistry.

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Research

New Chemical Discovery Could Make Medicine and Manufacturing More Sustainable

A research team has developed a more efficient way to build molecules using green chemistry.

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Announcements

Andreas Matouschek Named Interim Dean as David Vanden Bout Steps in at Provost’s Office

Matouschek, previously associate dean for research and facilities, will lead the College of Natural Sciences.

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Announcements

NSF Grant Establishes Center to Develop Self-Replicating Materials

These non-living materials will have capabilities including self-healing, adaptation, growth and programmability.

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Accolades

Michael Krische Awarded Yamada-Koga Prize

Michael Krische

Accolades

Chelikowsky Receives 2025 Hill Prize in Physical Sciences

Three UT Austin scientists and engineers received high-risk high-reward awards this year from TAMEST.

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Accolades

University of Texas Chemist Receives Presidential Early Career Award

Zachariah Page is among a select group of scientists and engineers to receive a 2025 PECASE award.

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Texas Research

Design Thinking Sparks Novel Research Among Newly Tenured Faculty

Among the UT faculty members to strike up cross-sector research partnerships are Michael Drew and Carlos Baiz.

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