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Upcoming Past

Feb

21

2025

Public Event

Science on Screen Presents: Shelf Life

The Austin Film Society will host a special ticketed screening of “Shelf Life,” a global exploration of cheesemaking in unexpected places that draws surprising parallels between the aging of cheese and the human experience.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm In Person

Feb

22

2025

Public Event

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

23

2025

Public Event

Texas Science and Natural History Museum H-E-B Free Fourth Sunday

Texas Science & Natural History Museum engages, excites and connects curious minds of all ages to the unique and irreplaceable natural history of the State of Texas.

1:00 pm – 5:00 pm In Person

Feb

24

2025

Public Event

Unlocking Mysteries of Space: Astronomy’s Biggest Discoveries

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

2025

Public Event

The Climate-Driven Home Insurance Crisis: A PT2050 Discussion

Homeownership has never looked like this. Get the scoop on why from an investigative reporter who looked into how shifts in Texas weather are changing the stakes. This event is part of the UT Planet Texas 2050 Symposium.

4:00 pm – 5:00 pm In Person

Feb

25

2025

Public Event

Mindful Sips: Neuroscience of Alcohol Use Disorder, Part 2

Part of a series of discussions by the Waggoner Center for Alcohol and Addiction Research about the neuroscientific, genetic and social aspects of alcohol drinking and the development of Alcohol Use Disorder.

5:00 pm – 6:00 pm In Person

Speaker(s): Laura Ferguson and Rajesh Miranda

Feb

25

2025

Public Event

Shattering Barriers with a Laser Focus: Three World-Changing Women in Physics

Join us for an inspiring and insightful event featuring Donna Strickland, 2018 Nobel Laureate in Physics, Kim Budil, Director of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, and Elaine Li, co-director of the Texas Quantum Institute.

5:30 pm – 6:45 pm In Person

Feb

26

2025

Public Event

If AI Can Write, Why Should We?

Join the award-winning journalist Vauhini Vara for a talk on the delicate intersection of human expression and living in our artificial intelligence age, where rapidly evolving AI technologies may transform how we relate with one another.

4:30 pm – 5:30 pm In Person

Feb

26

2025

Public Event

A.I. and the Clean Energy Revolution: A PT2050 Panel and Networking Event

Learn about shaping sustainable technology solutions for Texas and beyond with the Texas Exes Sustainability Alumni Network at the UT Planet Texas 2050 Symposium.

5:00 pm – 7:00 pm In Person

Feb

26

2025

Public Event

Night at the Museum

Join the student-led Natural Sciences Council for Night at the Museum, an inspiring evening dedicated to exploring the powerful connections between STEM and the arts!

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm In Person