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Featured News

NSM in Space: A Legacy of Exploration, a Community of Discovery

New website highlights NSM’s space research, historic milestones and hands-on student experiences.
NSM Researcher Turns Fiber-Optic Cables Into Tools for Earlier Volcano Warnings

New $301,030 NSF grant supports geophysics research that could improve eruption forecasting and help communities prepare for natural disasters.
NSM Chemist Thomas Teets Appointed to Prestigious Welch Chair

Endowed position recognizes broad excellence in fundamental chemical research while providing crucial flexible support for photochemistry innovations.
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.