Department of Chemistry, The University of Texas at Austin

05/29/2026

04/29/2026

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03/25/2026

The finding suggests other chemo drugs, too, may be making cancer cells cause a surprising immune-system reaction.

02/27/2026

Congratulations to Devleena Samanta, recipient of a Texas Global Faculty Research Seed Grant!

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02/19/2026

Congratulations to Zak Page, recipient of the 2026 Journal of Polymer Science Innovation Award!

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02/16/2026

02/13/2026

Congratulations to Devleena Samanta, a 2026 Cottrell Scholar! The recognition is a top honor for early career physical scientists with outstanding potential in research and teaching.

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

09/22/2025

03/14/2025

A research team led by Michael Krische has developed a more efficient way to build molecules using green chemistry.

Scientists have developed a new chemical method that could make it easier, safer and more environmentally friendly to create medicines and other compounds

01/15/2025

Congratulations, Zak Page!

Zachariah Page, a University of Texas at Austin chemistry faculty member, is among a select group of scientists and engineers to receive a 2025 PECASE award.