NSM In Space

From historic milestones in space exploration to groundbreaking research and hands-on student experiences, discover how NSM is advancing science and shaping the future of space discovery.

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Featured News

University of Houston Chemist Awarded $2.19M NIH Grant to Study How Gut Microbiomes, Dietary Metals Impact Disease

Melissa Zastrow develops oxygen-independent biosensors to track how essential trace metals in yogurt and supplements alter gut bacteria.
2026 da Vinci Society & Distinguished Alumni Recognition Dinner Honors NSM Excellence, Innovation and Philanthropy

How philanthropy and alumni engagement support discovery, students and opportunity across NSM.
NSM in Space: A Legacy of Exploration, a Community of Discovery

New website highlights NSM’s space research, historic milestones and hands-on student experiences.
NSM Researcher Turns Fiber-Optic Cables Into Tools for Earlier Volcano Warnings

New $301,030 NSF grant supports geophysics research that could improve eruption forecasting and help communities prepare for natural disasters.

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.

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

NSM In Space

Featured News

University of Houston Chemist Awarded $2.19M NIH Grant to Study How Gut Microbiomes, Dietary Metals Impact Disease

2026 da Vinci Society & Distinguished Alumni Recognition Dinner Honors NSM Excellence, Innovation and Philanthropy

NSM in Space: A Legacy of Exploration, a Community of Discovery

NSM Researcher Turns Fiber-Optic Cables Into Tools for Earlier Volcano Warnings

Awards & Achievements

Miljanić Appointed Associate Dean for Research

teachHOUSTON Awarded NSF Grant to Address STEM Teacher Retention in High-Need Schools

Meng-Chen (Martin) Lee Recognized for Award-Winning Multimodal Interaction Research

Mini Das Named 2026 Optica Fellow

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