News: Accolades

A three-year project led by Joshua Burby will build neural network models to explore new stellarator designs and lower the cost of future fusion power plants.

Selected among only 21 scientists nationwide, Li will be exploring quantum phenomena in atomically thin materials.

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.

Outstanding undergraduates, graduate students and faculty were honored for achievements in research, teaching and mentoring.

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.