Events: Alumni

The College of Natural Sciences Hall of Honor Awards recognize distinguished achievements and service by our alumni and friends. Nominate someone for one of three categories: Emerging Leader, Distinguished Alumni and Distinguished Service.

11:59 pm

Discover how small plots of schoolyard can cultivate not just food but also healthier, happier children and positive home and learning environments. Food and giveaways from Sprouts, sponsor of school gardens and associated research, will be provided.

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm • In Person

The Austin Film Society will host a special ticketed screening of “Shelf Life,” a global exploration of cheesemaking in unexpected places that draws surprising parallels between the aging of cheese and the human experience.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm • In Person

Homeownership has never looked like this. Get the scoop on why from an investigative reporter who looked into how shifts in Texas weather are changing the stakes. This event is part of the UT Planet Texas 2050 Symposium.

4:00 pm – 5:00 pm • In Person

Join us for an inspiring and insightful event featuring Donna Strickland, 2018 Nobel Laureate in Physics, Kim Budil, Director of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, and Elaine Li, co-director of the Texas Quantum Institute.

5:30 pm – 6:45 pm • In Person

Join a 21+ event about the Universe, including talks and opportunities to interact with astronomers at Astronomy Uncorked.

6:30 pm – 7:30 pm • In Person

Learn about nutritional concerns and the overall science of climbing the world’s highest mountains from the country’s foremost mountain high-altitude mountaineer. The inspiring Dr. Ed Viesturs will deliver the 2025 Jean Andrews nutrition lecture.

7:00 pm – 8:00 pm • In Person

Enjoy an evening of Science Under the Stars, with a talk about bee behavior, plus activities for kids and a tour of the Brackenridge Field Laboratory. All are welcome!

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm • In Person

Hear an in-depth research talk probing a future with digital cognitive prosthetics: smart phones used to aid in regaining memories or personal-assistant apps to supplement the work of caregivers.

11:30 am – 1:00 pm • Hybrid

Explore conservation practices used to maintain select works from Landmarks’ collection, many inspired by STEM and the natural world. An optional sunset viewing of James Turrell’s “The Color Inside” installation will be available as space allows.

4:00 pm – 5:30 pm • In Person