Events: Larger Community
Explore events and happenings in the College of Natural Sciences.
Apr
16
2026
Listening to Cosmic Collisions: Black Holes, Neutron Stars and the Rise of Gravitational-Wave Astrophysics
Dr. Vicky Kalogera, the Daniel I. Linzer Distinguished University Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Northwestern University will give the 2026 Weinberg Memorial Lecture.
4:00 pm • In Person
Speaker(s): Vicky Kalogera
Apr
16
2026
UT Brainstorms: The Rhythmic Brain
A conversation about how neural synchrony shapes the brain, from memory and circadian rhythms to movement and dance, with Dr. Laura Colgin, Professor of Neuroscience at UT Austin.
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm • In Person
Speaker(s): Laura Colgin
Apr
17
2026
Hot Science – Cool Talks: The Way We Move
In the next Hot Science – Cool Talks, UT biological anthropologist Dr. Liza Shapiro invites us to rethink how we move.
5:30 pm – 8:15 pm • In Person
Speaker(s): Liza Shapiro
Apr
17
2026
Public Star Party on UT Campus
Join the astronomy department for a free public viewing at the Painter Hall telescope.
8:30 pm – 10:30 pm • In Person
Apr
18
2026
Public Star Party on UT Campus
Join the astronomy department for a free public viewing at the Painter Hall telescope.
8:30 pm – 10:30 pm • In Person
Apr
22
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).
8:30 pm – 10:30 pm • In Person
Apr
24
2026
Public Star Party on UT Campus
Join the astronomy department for a free public viewing at the Painter Hall telescope.
8:30 pm – 10:30 pm • In Person
Apr
25
2026
Earth Day Celebration
Celebrate the planet with special hands-on activities for all ages at Texas Science & Natural History Museum.
10:00 am – 3:00 pm • In Person
Apr
25
2026
2026 BFL BioBlitz
Help Brackenridge Field Lab with official surveys to document flora and fauna. All experience levels are welcome and appreciated! Attend at your convenience during morning, afternoon and evening shifts.
10:00 am – 10:00 pm • In Person
Apr
25
2026
UT Physics Circus Free Demo
Join the UT Physics Circus for a free, high-energy, mind-blowing science show on the back patio at Texas Science & Natural History Museum.
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm • In Person