UNT College of Science

Three of our incredible staff were part of the outstanding campus-wide proposal management team that received UNT's 2026 Teamwork Award! Congratulations to Shantelle McDonald (COS), Sam Cahill (@BDI_UNT), and Kelly Basinger (@UNT_AERI), read more at: cos.unt.edu/news/2026-thre…

Don’t forget to purchase regalia if you’re graduating this spring! Order online from Jostens until April 1 or in-store at the UNT Barnes & Noble bookstore until April 17. Learn more and order here: tinyurl.com/bde8fuhm

Meet Noore Mawla, one of our outstanding biology majors and pre-med students in the 3+4 Pathways Program! A big part of her learning journey at @UNTsocial has involved gaining research experience in the SEA-PHAGES lab of Dr. Lee Hughes. Read more: cos.unt.edu/news/2026-stud…

Please join us in congratulating the @UNTChemistry department for receiving an Academic Excellence Award for their Ph.D. program! We will be celebrating all our amazing award winners in the coming weeks so stay tuned and find the full list here: vpaa.unt.edu/news/2025-ie-a…

Chemistry major Jilawan Francis conducts research in Dr. William Acree’s lab, working on chemical analysis using spectrophotometric methods. She has also served as a @UNTChemistry Peer-Led Team Learning (PLTL) leader for six semesters and counting! More: cos.unt.edu/news/2026-stud…

Distinguished Research Professor of chemistry Dr. Shengqian Ma was named a Clarivate Analytics Highly Cited Researcher for the 12th consecutive year; he is one of only thirty-nine chemists in the world to be placed on this list for such a long time period of time.

We’re excited to be at the University of North Texas Spring STEM Career Fair in Denton, Texas—the alma mater of our founder, Dr. Terry Brewer—connecting with students pursuing science and engineering. Learn more about careers at Brewer Science here: hubs.li/Q042n3KP0

Big news! #UNT Regents Professor Francis D’Souza in @UNTScience has earned the Hans Fischer Career Award for Lifetime Achievement, one of the highest global honors in energy research. Read more: research.unt.edu/news/2026/dsou…

Dr. Jaime Baxter-Slye of #UNTbiology was honored with the 2026 @TRAPSTX Outstanding Performance Award for her hands-on ecological education work and restoration projects in partnerships with local communities. #UNTproud

What if nature doesn’t follow the rules we thought it did? @UNTScience stream research is testing big assumptions about ecosystems and climate effects. Learn more: tinyurl.com/zp3t8s55

Congratulations to Regents Professor Dr. Francis D'Souza of @UNTChemistry for being awarded the Hans Fischer Career Award for Lifetime Achievement by the Society of Porphyrins and Phthalocyanines @SPP_Office. Read more about Dr. D'Souza's achievements: research.unt.edu/news/2026/dsou…

Learn how Dr. Andrew Gregory, grad student Cristal Martinez-Alvizo, and members of UNT’s Wildlife Society are partnering with the @FWNatureCenter to study the unique American Alligator population in the Dallas-Fort Worth area (yes, you read that right!): news.unt.edu/news/2026/unt-…

And don't forget to join our Career Coaches at Broaden Your Scope this Wednesday (February 18) in the Union (382) from 4-6:30pm for a chance to connect with employers and learn valuable professional skills! Register at bit.ly/s26BYSfeb18 if you haven't already.

Have you met our newest COS Career Coach? Brittney Sosa is a @UNTsocial alumna who enjoys helping students with their career development and connecting them with exciting opportunities in their field! College of Science students can make appointments with her via Navigate.

Monica Villoslada Valbuena Explains the Process of Converting Oil Seeds Into Cooking Oils!

COS majors: 3 more days to complete your scholarship application @ cos.unt.edu/scholarships! Deadline is Feb 6. We're #UNTproud of @UNTMATH major and @TeachNorthTexas student Tyler Lowe received the Ed and Jana Thornton Endowed Scholarship last year. Get those applications in!

Dr. Brianne Soulen is uncovering how forever chemicals are impacting reproduction in an at-risk species of seal. This research is urgent — helping us better understand pollution and giving us the tools to fight back. But it can’t happen without your help: bit.ly/457SzOJ

BIG NEWS! Starting Fall 2026, the North Texas Promise program covers tuition and mandatory fees for first-time freshmen of Texas families with income ≤$100,000 and who meet other criteria. Be admitted and complete your FAFSA by Feb. 15. More: bit.ly/4qMEKgR

A little birdy told us a new semester is here...and he's right!🦅 It's great to be back. If you have questions be sure to visit the Week of Welcome tents around campus! Check out all the fun going down this week: bit.ly/4jtVkzG #UNT #GMG #Scrappy #NorthTexas

We’re proud to be the first in Texas to partner with @bebraven to support UNT’s students on their path to career success! Mentorship, professional skill-building, and long-term support are just the beginning. Learn more: vpaa.unt.edu/ss/braven.html