News & Announcements
A Message From The Curator | June 2020 | COVID-19 Update
The University has begun a phased approach to the resumption of on-campus research activities. We have now entered Phase 3 of a 0-5 scale system. Under this phase, UTEX is taking steps to gradually resume full operations. Beginning Monday June 8th, we will reinstate standard pricing for all algal...
Upcoming 2020 Holiday Closure: U.S. Memorial Day
UTEX will be closed on Monday, May 25th, in observance of the US Holiday, Memorial Day. From all of us at UTEX, have a safe Memorial Day Weekend and stay healthy!
A Message From The Curator | Dr. David R. Nobles, Jr.
As part of the effort to combat the spread of COVID-19, The University of Texas at Austin has implemented a mandatory, campus-wide reduction of laboratory activities to essential operations. In keeping with this mandate, there will be a temporary pause in the distribution of all products from the...
A New Green Deal! | Ended June 8 2020
Be prepared to hit the ground running with your research when things get back to normal! You can purchase algal strains and restock your supply of algal culture media at a considerable discount if you take advantage of our 25% OFF New Green Deal Pre-Order Discount offer.
Temporary Suspension of Media Kitchen Reservations
UTEX has decided to suspend reservations for the use of the Media Kitchen as a precaution to limit the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience. You can follow any of our social media accounts to learn when we have re-ope...
Summer 2020 | Jerry J. Brand Summer Research Fellowship for Algae Research
The UTEX Culture Collection of Algae (UTEX) is offering summer stipends for scholarly research projects conducted by rising University of Texas at Austin Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors. Open to UT Students enrolled in any department. Original proposals for algae-based research in all discipline...
Upcoming UTEX Holiday Closure: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
UTEX will be closed on Monday, January 20th, in observance of the US Holiday, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Orders that would normally ship on Monday will be sent out on Tuesday, January 21st. Algae Express orders that are placed on Friday, January 17th, thru Monday, January 20th, will not be proc...
Happy 2020 New Year!
The UTEX Culture Collection of Algae is back for some 2020 algae fun! We hope you had a safe and happy holiday season. We want to keep you informed on specific dates some of our services will return, and when you can expect your orders to be shipped. If you have any questions or concerns, please ...
2019 Winter Holiday Closure
The UTEX Culture Collection of Algae will be closed during the University of Texas at Austin's 2019 Winter Holiday Break, beginning at 12:00 PM CST on Friday, December 20th, 2019 through January 5th, 2020.
From all of us at UTEX, we wish you a safe and merry Christmas, and a happy New Year!
Upcoming 2019 Ordering Deadlines
Important ordering deadlines for 2019 shipment. Any orders placed after the specified dates will not ship until the 2020 year.
Upcoming Ordering Deadlines & Holiday Closure: 2019 U.S. Thanksgiving Holiday
UTEX will be closed in observance of the U.S. Thanksgiving Holiday starting at 12:00 PM CST on Tuesday, November 26th — Sunday, December 1st, 2019. Orders placed after 5:00 PM CST on Wednesday, November 20th through Wednesday, December 4th, will not be shipped until Monday, December 9th. Orders t...
October 25th | Teaching Kit: NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars | H. pluvialis (Space-flo...
UTEX 2505 Haematococcus pluvialis hitched a ride on the SpaceX Dragon Cargo Spacecraft thanks to Lyndsay Baker, a graduate of Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) in Iowa, to test how the strain would react in a microgravity environment. This alga, when stressed, creates an antioxidant with ...
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