Events: Faculty
Explore events and happenings in the College of Natural Sciences.
Oct
9
2026
Student Nomination Deadline: College Distinctions
Each year, the College of Natural Sciences recognizes outstanding students, and members of the community nominate students for our awards.
11:59 pm
Oct
13
2026
Mindful Sips: Risk Factors for AUD in Child Development
Mindful Sips is a seminar series raising awareness of alcohol and substance use disorders and the diverse factors involved in its development.
4:00 pm • In Person
Speaker(s): Jessica Church-Lang and Rajesh Miranda
Oct
20
2026
Mindful Sips: Sex-Specific Effects on Reward Seeking and Addiction
Mindful Sips is a seminar series raising awareness of alcohol and substance use disorders and the diverse factors involved in its development.
3:30 pm • In Person
Speaker(s): Juan Dominguez
Oct
21
2026
Teaching Discovery Days 2026 for Faculty & Instructors: DAY 1
An annual event since 2016, Teaching Discovery Days is a College of Natural Sciences (CNS) annual showcase of teaching excellence.
9:00 am – 6:00 pm • In Person
Oct
22
2026
Teaching Discovery Days 2026 for Faculty & Instructors: DAY 2
An annual event since 2016, Teaching Discovery Days is a College of Natural Sciences (CNS) annual showcase of teaching excellence.
9:00 am – 6:00 pm • In Person
Oct
23
2026
Biodiversity Strategic Plan Retreat & Social
The Biodiversity Center will present an overview of the five-year Strategic Plan and launch the first year of its implementation together, including the formation of five new standing committees.
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm • In Person
Oct
30
2026
iSchool X CNS Catalyst Series: Human Development and the Information Lifecycle
A series of lightning talks to catalyze collaboration between researchers from CNS’ new Department of Information and other CNS departments
10:00 am – 12:00 pm • Virtual
Oct
30
2026
iSchool X CNS Catalyst Series: Data and Software as Infrastructure
A series of lightning talks to catalyze collaboration between researchers from CNS’ new Department of Information and other CNS departments
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm • Virtual
Nov
3
2026
Mindful Sips: Stress Susceptibility and Healthy Coping Mechanisms
Mindful Sips is a seminar series raising awareness of alcohol and substance use disorders and the diverse factors involved in its development.
3:30 pm • In Person
Speaker(s): Frances Champagne and Chris McCarthy
Nov
4
2026
Visualizing Science 2027 Submission Deadline
The college’s Visualizing Science competition helps raise the profile of UT science, with public displays of images that celebrate the extraordinary beauty of science and the scientific process.
11:59 pm • Virtual