Events

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

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

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm • In Person

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

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

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

Drop by the Office of Experiential Learning to get started on your international journey!

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm • In Person

Discover Texas’ prehistoric past on a guided tour of the newly reimagined Epic Encounters Paleontology Gallery.

3:00 pm – 4:00 pm • In Person

Get “deep” questions answered, and explore mysteries on screen, as Reel Science pairs a film’s voyage to discovery with a local scientist’s own.

5:30 pm – 9:00 pm • In Person

Explore the mysteries of space and the enduring role of stars in science, history and culture at this panel organized for the 2026 Texas Chautauqua. A stargazing option is included, weather permitting.

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm • In Person

Join the astronomy department for a free weekly public star party on the roof of the Physics, Math and Astronomy Building (PMA).

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm • In Person