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Upcoming Past

May

12

2026

Public Event

Astronomy on Tap ATX #99

Join Astronomy on Tap ATX for a night of astronomy talks about water on mars and binary stars.

7:30 pm In Person

Speaker(s): Adam Kraus and Morgan Carrington

May

19

2026

Community-Based Research Symposium: Addressing Environmental & Public Health Challenges

This two-day in-person symposium will bring together stakeholders to explore the opportunities and benefits of community-based research in Texas and beyond.

9:00 am – 1:00 pm In Person

Speaker(s): Susana Almanza, Kenneth Dunton, and Marc Coudert

May

20

2026

Public Event

Biodiversity and Kinship in a Changing World

In this free public program, Dr. Shalene Jha will explore how land management influences plant-pollinator interactions across scales, from genes to landscapes.

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm In Person

Speaker(s): Shalene Jha

May

21

2026

Public Event

UT Brainstorms: The Diminishing Brain

A conversation about neurodegenerative disorders and what can be done about them, with Dr. Michael Mauk, Professor of Neuroscience at UT Austin.

7:00 pm – 8:30 pm In Person

Speaker(s): Michael Mauk

May

24

2026

Public Event

H-E-B Free Fourth Sunday

Enjoy FREE museum admission all day during H-E-B Free Fourth Sundays, held the fourth Sunday of every month.

1:00 pm – 5:00 pm In Person

May

27

2026

Public Event

Reel Science: Andre is an Idiot

Join us for an award-winning film about facing mortality, plus activities and conversation with UT scientists. The documentary follows the irreverent André Ricciardi whose diagnosis inspires him to face death joyfully and with humor.

5:30 pm – 9:00 pm In Person

Sep

11

2026

Public Event

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