Events

Explore events and happenings in the College of Natural Sciences.

Feb

27

2026

Research and Learning

iSchool Research Showcase 2026

This year’s sessions highlight the interdisciplinary and forward‑looking research taking place across the iSchool.

8:30 am – 12:00 pm In Person

Feb

27

2026

Community-Building

Natural Sciences Week 2026: Day of Service

Make an impact at Day of Service! Clean up Waller Creek, volunteer at a children’s home and more—sign up, give back and be part of something meaningful.

10:00 am – 5:00 pm In Person

Feb

27

2026

Public Event

Moonshot Ideas for AI and Robotics in Dementia Prevention and Care

Hear from experts in AI, robotics and aging who together are leveraging cutting-edge technologies to shape the future of healthy aging.

12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Hybrid

Feb

27

2026

Public Event

The Science of Modern and Contemporary Public Art Preservation: A Walking Tour

Explore conservation practices used to maintain select works from Landmarks’ collection, many inspired by STEM and the natural world.

4:30 pm – 6:00 pm In Person

Feb

27

2026

Public Event

Public Star Party on UT Campus

Join the astronomy department for a free public viewing at the Painter Hall telescope.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm In Person

Feb

28

2026

Public Event

2026 STEM Girl Day at UT Austin

STEM Girl Day at UT Austin, presented by Women in STEM (WiSTEM), is a free on-campus event for K-8th grade students and their families to explore STEM. All genders are welcome!

11:00 am – 4:00 pm In Person

Feb

28

2026

Public Event

Public Star Party on UT Campus

Join the astronomy department for a free public viewing at the Painter Hall telescope.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm In Person

Mar

1

2026

Public Event

Science Activity Fair and Plant Biology Talk at the Wildflower Center

Enjoy a hands-on science activity fair for all ages, followed by an exploration of how Indigenous knowledge and ecological science come together at the 2026 Jean Andrews Plant Biology celebration.

11:30 am – 3:00 pm In Person

Mar

3

2026

Careers, Learning and Development

Stellar Speaker Series: Blake Settle

The Stellar Speaker Series spotlights professionals who have leveraged their scientific backgrounds to build meaningful careers beyond traditional paths like medical or graduate school.

5:00 pm – 6:00 pm In Person

Mar

4

2026

Public Event

Reimagining Work in the Age of AI Agents

Explore AI & robotics innovations, ethics and the future of intelligent systems in the workplace with leading experts from industry and academia at this panel during a Texas symposium on responsible AI, machine learning and robotics.

9:45 am – 10:45 am In Person