Events: Faculty

Explore events and happenings in the College of Natural Sciences.

Upcoming Past

Oct

9

2026

Date of Interest

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

Research and Learning

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

Research and Learning

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

Date of Interest

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

Date of Interest

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

Public Event

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

Research and Learning

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

Research and Learning

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

Research and Learning

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

Date of Interest

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