Events: Larger Community

Explore events and happenings in the College of Natural Sciences.

Upcoming Past

Sep

29

2023

Public Event

Hot Science – Cool Talks: Living Wonders of the Hill Country

Discover the enchanting stories that make the Hill Country such a unique place.

7:00 pm – 8:15 pm In Person & In Person

Speaker(s): David M. Hillis

Sep

29

2023

Public Event

Public Star Party on UT Campus

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

8:00 pm – 10:00 pm In Person

Sep

30

2023

Public Event

Family Astronomy: Sunshine and Shadows

McDonald Observatory would like to invite young astronomers and their families to join their livestream to learn about eclipses and the sun.

11:00 am Virtual

Sep

30

2023

Public Event

Public Star Party on UT Campus

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

8:00 pm – 10:00 pm In Person

Oct

9

2023

Public Event

Community Programs to Prevent Falls for People Living with Dementia

This webinar is part of the Texas Aging and Longevity Consortium Public Lecture Series.

4:00 pm – 5:30 pm Virtual

Speaker(s): Claudia Meyer, Keith Hill, and Kristen Hullum

Oct

12

2023

Public Event

Science Under the Stars: Animal Weapons

Stengl-Wyer scholar Ummat Somjee will illuminate the fascinating realm of animal weaponry found in nature, discussing their diverse manifestations, evolutionary origins and the captivating reasons behind their existence.

8:00 pm In Person & Virtual

Speaker(s): Ummat Somjee

Oct

14

2023

Public Event

Partial Eclipse Celebration

Austin is outside of the path of annularity, but even without a ring of fire to view, you can experience fun with science and nature on campus.

10:00 am – 2:00 pm In Person

Oct

26

2023

Texas Biologics Fall Showcase

Come hear about updates on Texas Biologics and the research happening with drug development on campus.

2:00 pm – 4:15 pm In Person

Speaker(s): George Georgiou, Jennifer Maynard, Jason McLellan, Alison Cahill, Bill Matsui, and Mike Yost

Nov

9

2023

Public Event

Utopia, Dystopia, or Ustopia? A New Equations talk with Ruha Benjamin

Bring a lunch; beverages and sweet treats will be provided. This event will be hosted in person only (no livestream or recording).

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm In Person

Speaker(s): Ruha Benjamin