Events: Larger Community
Explore events and happenings in the College of Natural Sciences.
Sep
1
2026
Mindful Sips: The Future of Psychedelics — Problems & Promises
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 – 4:30 pm • In Person
Speaker(s): Charles Nemeroff
Sep
11
2026
2026 KBH Energy Center Energy Symposium
Come explore the industry’s most pressing challenges and emerging opportunities shaping the future of energy.
9:00 am – 5:00 pm • In Person
Speaker(s): Michael Wirth and Daniel Yergin
Sep
17
2026
UT Brainstorms: The Anxious Brain
A public education and outreach event designed to connect with the community and educate about the influence neuroscience research has on our daily lives.
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm • In Person
Speaker(s): Michael Mauk
Sep
18
2026
Hot Science – Cool Talks: Big Rivers on Mars
In this Hot Science – Cool Talks with Timothy Goudge, explore ancient rivers, catastrophic floods and massive drainage systems on Mars.
5:30 pm – 8:15 pm • In Person
Speaker(s): Dr. Timothy Goudge
Sep
21
2026
Mindful Sips: Opioid Overdose and Opioid Use Disorder Prevention Symposium
Mindful Sips is a seminar series raising awareness of alcohol and substance use disorders and the diverse factors involved in its development.
9:00 am – 4:00 pm • In Person
Speaker(s): Lauren Dobbs, Jake Samora, Ashlyn Branscum, Blake Boring, and A.J. Inglis
Oct
2
2026
Island Science Day Reception
This special gathering will celebrate 85 years of marine science at UTMSI and 20 years of coastal stewardship, research and community engagement through the Mission-Aransas National Estuarine Research Reserve.
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm • In Person
Oct
3
2026
Island Science Day
Dive into the wonders of our coastal environment at Island Science Day, a free family event in Port Aransas.
10:00 am – 2:00 pm • In Person
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
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