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Record number of CNS honors program applications follow diversity initiatives

Catherine Vincent November 13, 2018

The applications submitted for the College of Natural Sciences honors programs hit a record amount this year, with over 4,000 applicants so far, and the initiatives to increase diversity are likely the...

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“Zombie” flies control invasive ant species

Catherine Vincent October 29, 2018

Scientists are using brain-munching, mind-controlling flies to “zombify” and kill invasive fire ant species. This past weekend, Dr. Robert (Rob) Plowes, a research scientist in the Department...

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Two UT faculty honored by National Academy of Medicine

Samagra Jain and Catherine Vincent October 21, 2018

This week, two UT faculty were recognized by the National Academy of Medicine. Nicholas Peppas, professor of chemical engineering, biomedical engineering, medicine and pharmacy at UT Austin, became...

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Lyft goes carbon neutral

Jessica Shu and Catherine Vincent October 11, 2018

With a new commitment to full carbon neutrality and 100 percent renewable energy, you can now “Lyft” your environmental standards every time you use the ride-hailing app. Being carbon neutral...

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Funding for Texas Petawatt returns

Catherine Vincent October 5, 2018

Thousands of people pass through Robert Lee Moore Hall every day, but many are unaware that below their feet lies one of the highest peak power laser in service in the United States — the Texas Petawatt....

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UT ‘Cancer Pen’ developer awarded MacArthur Foundation Fellowship of $625,000

Catherine Vincent October 5, 2018

For the first time in this century, a UT Austin faculty member, chemistry assistant professor Livia Eberlin, has won the prestigious, five-year MacArthur Foundation Fellowship. Each recipient is awarded...

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