Catalyst

The Catalyst committee oversees Natural Sciences Council’s official publication, Catalyst. Produced by students, Catalyst aims to highlight academic experiences and student life in the College of Natural Sciences. Content is composed of guides, reflections, creative pieces, news, deep dives, and more.

The committee is led by the Catalyst Chair, who also serves as the Editor-in-Chief. Committee members serve as staff writers and editors, producing and collecting stories and articles about NSC and CNS. They also work to compile and update resources for students, such as Freshman Research Initiative stream information and course grade distributions.

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The Catalyst committee ultimately aims to promote student voices and expression in CNS. The publication welcomes guest contributors from the CNS community and is passionate about helping you share your story. Catalyst also hosts a college-wide writing contest in the fall to recognize exceptional student writers.

Write for us!

Are you interested in getting published in a diverse, student-run publication? Are you doing exciting things in the lab, volunteering, or just daily life? Is there a topic or topics that you’re passionate about? Are you part of an organization with a great mission and want to reach out to the CNS? If you answered yes to any of these questions,  please submit ideas, questions, and articles to nsc.catalyst.chair@gmail.com and let us publish your story!

 

FRI Streams Info Page

Comprehensive overview of each stream in the Freshman Research Initiative by interviewing students from each lab. Students give advice to students on strengths, weaknesses, lab skills, and more. Peruse through the streams and find your match through major suggestions from your peers.

Grade Distributions

Catalyst hosts the official Grade Distributions for classes at UT - even for those outside of CNS. The Catalyst Grade Distributions has become a widespread tool for students in all colleges at the university.

Highlights

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What You'll Find in NSC's COVID-19 Resource Guide
What You'll Find in NSC's COVID-19 Resource Guide

Catalyst highlights some of the programs and services detailed in Natural Sciences Council’s COVID-19 Resource Guide.

An Interview with Dr. Woodward
An Interview with Dr. Woodward

UT Austin sophomore, Ethan Wang, interviews statistics professor Dr. Nathaniel Woodward on topics from juggling to eclectic jobs to experiences as an educator!

Hipster, cool, and #trendy self-care things to do when you're stressed or bored
Hipster, cool, and #trendy self-care things to do when you're stressed or bored

Do writes about the importance of making time to look out for your most important resource - yourself! - and offers ways to go about keeping up with self care in times of stress.

On College, In Reflection
On College, In Reflection

Chyu discusses what four years of college have taught her and how true happiness is found when we select a few avenues that we find truly enjoyable.

Sit-In for Student Safety
Sit-In for Student Safety

Munoz describes the recent sit-in demonstration held by students to protest the lack of action by University administration to remove professors who have received Title IX convictions from the course schedule and the consequences of this lack of action.