College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics

Congratulations graduates! Bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree candidates participated in the University of Houston Commencement for College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics (NSM) on December 19 at Fertitta Center.

Fall 2025 Commencement

Featured News

Rabimba Karanjai Receives Dan E. Wells Outstanding Dissertation Award for Fall 2025

Computer science graduate honored for pioneering research that strengthens the reliability and security of AI-generated code.
University of Houston Chemist Awarded Nearly $2M to Decode Light-Activated Chemistry

University of Houston Chemist Awarded Nearly $2M to Decode Light-Activated Chemistry NIH Funding to Help Researchers Build Computational Blueprints to Design Molecules that Convert Light into Chemical Energy.
NSM Computer Scientists Earn Distinguished Paper Award for AI Tool That Detects and Repairs Code in Real Time

Dr. Rabimba Karanjai and Dr. Weidong Shi developed an advanced multi-agent AI tool that identifies and repairs vulnerabilities in real time.
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

UH Physicists Hit Major Milestone in Advancing Superconductor Applications

Two NSM physicists uncover breakthrough studying ambient-pressure and high-temperature superconductivity.
White House Recognizes UH’s Donna Stokes for Excellence in STEM Mentoring

Veteran physics prof joins exclusive class of educators, innovators.
UH’s STEM RISE Program Recognized with Insight into Diversity Magazine’s 2024 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award

Award recognizes programs that support recruitment and retention of underrepresented students into STEM fields.
Seeking Answers about the State of Matter

Ph.D. student Caleb Broodo is analyzing high-energy particle collisions at Brookhaven National Lab.

Research & Reports

Did You Know?

6Departments
5,206Undergraduate Students
901Graduate Students
21Undergraduate Degree Options
21Master’s/Ph.D. Options
$31 MILResearch Expenditures