Our Purpose

The Natural Sciences Council was founded in 1972 to serve as the liaison between the students and administration in the College of Natural Sciences. We aim to improve the academic and student life experience of all students.

Serve our students

Our eight committees work together to put on events and create resources for the students in the College of Natural Sciences and the Austin community

Improve the college

Members have the opportunity to raise concerns and propose solutions to situations in the college by creating and implementing legislation

Represent your voice

We collect student feedback via focus groups, CTBAC, and other online and in-person forums to better represent students on issues relevant to them

Committees in NSC

  • 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

  • Works to compile and update resources for students, such as Freshman Research Initiative stream information and course grade distributions

  • Fosters relationships within NSC through socials, friendly competitions, and other events

  • Works to create a sense of community within CNS as a whole

  • Events include: CNS Got Talent, NSC Yearly Banquet

  • Supports community outreach and service initiatives on and off campus

  • Works to get kids at schools and children’s centers around Austin excited about science!

  • Events include: Young Scientists, Brookdale Hospice Pen Pal Program, and Kids Who Code

  • Identifies areas for improvement in CNS and works to make desired changes

  • Works with CNS faculty, staff, and administration to carry out legislation

  • Organizes feedback-driven initiatives to amplify underrepresented voices and create a safe space for students to share their experiences

  • Events include: Faculty Student Appreciate Banquet, Diversity Panel, NSC Endowment, Last Lecture Series

  • Helps CNS Students reach their post-graduation goals in industry, academia, medicine, and more

  • Hosts networking events and workshops such as CNS Connections and a Salary Negotiation Workshop

 

  • Responsible for NSC’s print and social media presence

  • Forms relations with external student organizations

  • Design NSC’s promotional materials

  • Facilitates closer relationships between students, staff, and faculty members

  • Events include: Faculty Student Appreciation Banquet, Student/Faculty Luncheons, Professor Board Game Night

 

Senate of College Councils

The Student Government, the Senate of College Councils, and the Graduate Student Assembly are the three legislative student organizations at the University of Texas at Austin and represent UT students all across campus. The Natural Sciences Council is a member of the Senate of College Councils and represents the academic interests of College of Natural Sciences Students through legislation.

Your Role

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Join NSC and become a part of making change in CNS!

The Natural Sciences Council is now accepting applications for the Fall 2023 New Member Class. Click here to learn more!

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Legislation

All CNS students, regardless of whether they are in NSC, can submit ideas and write legislation.

NSC is one of the best avenues for students to enact change on the issues they face in CNS!

Contact Us

Have any questions? Get in contact with us here!