College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics

NSM In Space

From historic milestones in space exploration to groundbreaking research and hands-on student experiences, discover how NSM is advancing science and shaping the future of space discovery.

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Featured News

UH Researchers Discover Thermodynamic 鈥淕uardrails鈥� 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鈥檚 journey shows how an unconventional path can lead to space exploration.
91视频 Chemist Awarded $2.19M NIH Grant to Study How Gut Microbiomes, Dietary Metals Impact Disease

Melissa Zastrow develops oxygen-independent biosensors to track how essential trace metals in yogurt and supplements alter gut bacteria.
2026 da Vinci Society & Distinguished Alumni Recognition Dinner Honors NSM Excellence, Innovation and Philanthropy

How philanthropy and alumni engagement support discovery, students and opportunity across NSM.

Awards & Achievements

Miljani膰 Appointed Associate Dean for Research

Chemistry professor and accomplished researcher to help advance the college鈥檚 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鈥檚/Ph.D. Options
$42 MILResearch Expenditures

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NSM In Space

Featured News

UH Researchers Discover Thermodynamic 鈥淕uardrails鈥� That Can Keep AI Models on Track

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

91视频 Chemist Awarded $2.19M NIH Grant to Study How Gut Microbiomes, Dietary Metals Impact Disease

2026 da Vinci Society & Distinguished Alumni Recognition Dinner Honors NSM Excellence, Innovation and Philanthropy

Awards & Achievements

Miljani膰 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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