College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics

The College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics is committed to the success of our students, the pursuit of knowledge through fundamental and applied research, and continued engagement in community and professional service.

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Featured News

University of Houston Awarded $1.26M NIH Grant to Outsmart Superbugs

Researchers use AI, quantum sensing to predict bacterial mutations and target antibiotic resistance.
NVIDIA Support Powers UH Research Using AI to Improve Ocean Wave Forecasting

Computer Scientist Jingchao Ni’s WaveSentinel Project aims to improve forecast accuracy and decision-making for maritime safety and coastal resilience.
UH Associate Professor Martin Nuñez Explores Why Some Trees Grow Much Faster Outside Their Native Ranges

New study published in “Nature” and EU-funded group highlight how non-native pines outgrow native forest ranges.
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.

Research & Reports

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