🧪 Big congrats to Dr. Melissa Zastrow & Uyen Huynh (UH Chemistry) on their new Scientific Reports study! They found calcium enhances L. acidophilus growth + biofilms—improving probiotic colonization in the gut. 🔗 nature.com/articles/s4159… #UHNSM #Research #GutHealth #Calcium

Congrats to Bryan Hlavinka (Biochemistry) for earning a SURF fellowship from University of Houston! 🎉 He’s researching sol-gel coatings that could one day become spray-on solar panels. 🔬☀️ #UHNSM #UndergraduateResearch #STEM #Nanotech #EnergyInnovation

A 1986 paper by UH geophysicist Leon Thomsen is now the most-cited in geophysics history—6,435+ citations and counting. "Leon’s paper is a milestone," said UH's Yingcai Zheng. "It's like F=ma for physicists." 📖 Learn more: bit.ly/4nshhkx #Geophysics #UHResearch

Happy Fourth of July! Wishing our NSM community a safe and joyful Independence Day as we celebrate the spirit of discovery and freedom. #FourthOfJuly #UHNSM

Discovery Alert: UH scientists found Uranus emits more heat than it absorbs The breakthrough answers a decades-long mystery & supports NASA's next big mission. UH Dept. of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences UH EAS Alumni Learn more: bit.ly/44wje85 #UHResearch #Uranus #PlanetaryScience #SpaceExploration

The Disaster Relief Drive continues today (Friday)! You have until 5 p.m. if you'd like to donate.

Returning students now have the option to waive grades and credits that are more than five years old, giving them a true fresh start to earn their degree and build a stronger future. Read more: uh.edu/news-events/st…

UH researchers, including a computer science professor from the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, are using AI to assist families facing food insecurity after natural disasters. uh.edu/nsm/news-event…

Join the University of Houston Alumni Association and the Sugar Land Space Cowboys for a fun-filled night at Constellation Field! Enjoy the game, a post-game fireworks show and Augtoberfest for a great Friday night! Gates open at 5:30 PM! #UH #GoCOOGS #UHAlumni

Researchers in UH College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics will utilize artificial intelligence to develop an online resource for food pantries, aiming to streamline stakeholder collaboration and distribute resources to families in need. #UHResearch uh.edu/news-events/st…

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The NSMAA Annual Meeting was a success! Hosted at 56 Degree, a luxurious wine lounge with a welcoming atmosphere, alumni gathered for food, drinks & connection. New NSM Dean Dudley joined for his first meeting! Join us next time🔜 nsmaa.org #UHNSM #NSMAlumni

We’re proud to announce Julia Wellner has been named Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs in @UHNSM! 👏❄️ An Antarctic researcher and EAS professor, she’ll lead faculty development and support across the college. 🔗bit.ly/410limw #GoCoogs #FacultyLeadership #UHNSM

📘 Martín Núñez has authored the book he wishes he had 20 years ago: A Pocket Guide to Scientific Writing and Publishing. #UHNSM #AcademicTwitter 🔗  Read the Article: bit.ly/4lq8ltC 🔗 Purchase the book a.co/d/eJpELkK

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Congratulations to Rabimba Karanjai, who was recently named to the Google Cloud Research Innovators Program and received his third consecutive Academic Research Award from the Sui Foundation! READ MORE: uh.edu/nsm/news-event…

Fall 2025: 🔓 New NSM dean, Dr. Dudley, is ready! 🐾

Calling all NSM ALUMNI! Your degree was just the start. 🌟 Share your story through NSM Horizons and inspire the next generation of Coogs. 🔗 bit.ly/4oWtv5m #NSMHorizons #CantStopDiscovery #UHNSM

Dr. Ken Russell, longtime UH collaborator, has been named the inaugural dean of Barton College School of Business & Innovation. His mentoring + industry partnerships at UH helped shape his leadership for this new role. Read more: bit.ly/467EnoD #UHNSM #Leadership

UH doctoral student Mary Adesina has been awarded the AAUW International Fellowship! Her research on ADAR1 + RNA editing could reshape cancer therapy—especially for underserved communities. 🌍🧬 #GoCoogs #UHNSM #AAUW #WomenInSTEM #CancerResearch 🔗 bit.ly/3VhmBdH