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Texas Science Festival-Goers to Enjoy Fusion of Curiosity and Discovery
The University of Texas at Austin will host the science-themed, STEAM-inspired festival from Feb. 21-March 6.
Brain Map Clarifies Neuronal Connectivity Behind Motor Function
Scientists have traced connectivity between neurons to identify how the brain communicates with the spinal cord.
Natural Sciences Welcomes New Faculty Across the College
Familiar faces and newcomers alike are among the 13 newest tenured and tenure-track faculty members joining the college.
Scientists Observe How New Fears Can Infiltrate Old Memories
The research has implications for understanding post-traumatic stress disorder and phobias.
Exciting News: Neurons Rely on Glial Cells to Become Electrically Excitable
Husniye Kantarci was part of a team that discovered the role of glial cells in controlling neural development, learning and numerous diseases.
Neuroscience Professor Wins Prize for Promoting Scientific Rigor
Michela Marinelli received a Rigor Champions Prize for fostering scientific transparency through her course Analytical Skepticism.
Dr. Laura Colgin receives Distinguished Investigator Grant from the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation
Colgin's research explores how hippocampal dysfunction contributes to abnormal social behaviors in individuals with autism associated with Fragile X Syndrome.
UT Provost’s Office
Natural Sciences Undergraduates Honored for Excellence with Mitchell Awards
Josíah Garza, Anirudh Sudarshan, Lars Deutz and Nirmal Patel are 2024 UT Co-op George H. Mitchell Award Recipients.
