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New Materials That Could Transform Our Lives Are in the Works at UT Austin

July 26, 2023 • by Nat Levy

The Center for Dynamics and Control of Materials received new funding for materials research from the National Science Foundation.

UT Austin Ranks among Top U.S. Universities in Nature Index

July 11, 2023 • by Christine Sinatra

Among U.S. universities, UT ranks 17th in natural sciences, 8th in physical sciences and 7th in chemistry.

Michael Krische Appointed Honorary Member of the Israel Chemical Society

November 9, 2022 • by Staff Writer

Jim Chelikowsky Awarded The Foresight Institute Feynman Prize for Theory

October 31, 2022 • by Staff Writer

Thushani Herath, Simon Humphrey, and Matt Worden Promoted

August 29, 2022 • by Staff Writer

Ku-Lung (Ken) Hsu Joining Department

August 18, 2022 • by Staff Writer

Doran Bennett Joins Department

July 11, 2022 • by Staff Writer

Promising Drug Candidate Licensed to Cancer Therapeutics Company

February 7, 2022 • by Staff Writer

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David Vanden Bout Appointed Dean of the College of Natural Sciences

December 9, 2021 • by Christine Sinatra

Vanden Bout has served in top College of Natural Sciences leadership posts since 2014, both as associate dean for undergraduate education and, since 2018, as senior associate dean, overseeing significant gains for students and for UT Austin resaerchers.

Electrochemistry Pioneer and Texas Science Legend Allen Bard Retires

September 1, 2021 • by Esther Robards-Forbes

Allen Bard chemist and founder of modern electrochemistry retires from The University of Texas at Austin.