College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics

The College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics is committed to the success of our students, the pursuit of knowledge through fundamental and applied research, and continued engagement in community and professional service.

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Featured News

GalapaGo! NSM Student Receives Gilman Scholarship for Learning Abroad Experience in the Galápagos Islands

UH graduate combines field research, language skills, and wildlife study in transformative Galápagos experience.
Photo Story: CPRIT Invests Over $11 Million to Fuel UH Breakthroughs in Cancer Research

New grants accelerate efforts to advance prevention, diagnosis and treatment.
NSM Celebrates 909 Graduates at Spring 2026 Commencement

Ceremony recognizes student achievement and academic excellence.
Featured Video: General Motors New Teacher Academy

The program provides support and professional development to recent STEM graduates who have been teaching for up to three years.

Awards & Achievements

Miljanić Appointed Associate Dean for Research

Chemistry professor and accomplished researcher to help advance the college’s research enterprise and strategic growth.
teachHOUSTON Awarded NSF Grant to Address STEM Teacher Retention in High-Need Schools

teachHOUSTON will use $300k+ grant to collaborate with other institutions to understand STEM education in grade schools.
Meng-Chen (Martin) Lee Recognized for Award-Winning Multimodal Interaction Research

UH computer science doctoral student earns top ICMI honor and completes Microsoft Research internship.
Mini Das Named 2026 Optica Fellow

Das joins elite group recognized for distinguished achievements in optics, photonics and cross-disciplinary innovation.

Research & Reports

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6Departments
5,177Undergraduate Students
870Graduate Students
18Undergraduate Degree Options
21Master’s/Ph.D. Options
$31 MILResearch Expenditures