Events: Larger Community

Explore events and happenings in the College of Natural Sciences.

Upcoming Past

Feb

13

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

14

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

18

2026

Public Event

Public Star Party on UT Campus

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

Feb

19

2026

Public Event

On the Causes of Obesity and Its Treatment: The End of the Beginning

Where does the work to address obesity go now that GLP-1 drugs have arrived? Find out from renowned scientist Jeffrey Friedman, who has won the Albert Lasker Award, the Breakthrough Prize, and many other honors.

6:00 pm – 7:30 pm In Person

Feb

20

2026

Public Event

Hot Science — Cool Talks: The Biology of Love

Enjoy hands-on activities and grab a front row seat to world-class research with the whole family. This talk will feature a family-friendly take on what humans can learn about the roots of love in animal biology — and our own.

5:30 pm – 8:30 pm In Person

Feb

20

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

21

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

24

2026

Public Event

Astronomy on Tap: First Light, the Cosmos and Artificial Intelligence

Join an all-ages event about the Universe, including talks and opportunities to interact with astronomers through Astronomy on Tap ATX.

7:30 pm – 9:00 pm In Person

Feb

25

2026

Public Event

Public Star Party on UT Campus

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

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