NSM In Space

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Featured News

UH Biologists Reveal How Ant Colonies Defy Conventional Aging Patterns

University of Houston College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics biologists uncover an unusual aging pattern in harvester ant colonies after 34 years of research.
In Memoriam: Dr. T. Randall Lee

Longtime UH chemistry professor, research leader and mentor remembered for his lasting impact.
UH Researchers Discover Thermodynamic “Guardrails” That Can Keep AI Models on Track

New study in neural computation shows physics principles can predict AI efficiency and consistency.
From Navy Nuclear Operator to NASA: How Alexander Ramos Forged His Path to the Stars

UH student’s journey shows how an unconventional path can lead to space exploration.

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.

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6Departments
5,177Undergraduate Students
870Graduate Students
18Undergraduate Degree Options
21Master’s/Ph.D. Options
$42 MILResearch Expenditures

NSM In Space

Featured News

UH Biologists Reveal How Ant Colonies Defy Conventional Aging Patterns

In Memoriam: Dr. T. Randall Lee

UH Researchers Discover Thermodynamic “Guardrails” That Can Keep AI Models on Track

From Navy Nuclear Operator to NASA: How Alexander Ramos Forged His Path to the Stars

Awards & Achievements

Miljanić Appointed Associate Dean for Research

teachHOUSTON Awarded NSF Grant to Address STEM Teacher Retention in High-Need Schools

Meng-Chen (Martin) Lee Recognized for Award-Winning Multimodal Interaction Research

Mini Das Named 2026 Optica Fellow

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