Events: Larger Community
Explore events and happenings in the College of Natural Sciences.
Feb
13
2026
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 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 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
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
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 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 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
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 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 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