Events: Larger Community

Explore events and happenings in the College of Natural Sciences.

Upcoming Past

Sep

1

2026

Research and Learning

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

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

Sep

17

2026

Public Event

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

Public Event

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

Research and Learning

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

Public Event

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

Public Event

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

Research and Learning

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

Research and Learning

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

Research and Learning

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