News: Accolades

MacDonald and two colleagues were honored for “foundational work that established the field of twistronics.”

College of Natural Sciences researchers embarking on bold new research directions are receiving new seed funding.

John Chisholm, Jonathan Perry and Ann Thijs were recognized for their commitment to curricular reform and educational innovation.

The two-year fellowships are awarded annually to early-career researchers seen as emerging leaders in their fields.

William Gilpin in physics and Devleena Samanta in chemistry each were selected for the honor.

The UT Austin physicist was one of two scientists to win the international prize in the category of basic sciences.

The winner of a Regents’ Outstanding Teaching Award highlights classroom approaches linked to lasting impact.

The ROTA recognize extraordinary classroom presence and innovative teaching methods.

The award, recognizing early-career faculty, will support research in computer science and physics.

The UT Austin physicist won for “exceptional contributions to the field of condensed-matter spectroscopy.”