Events: UT Community

Explore events and happenings in the College of Natural Sciences.

Upcoming Past

Oct

10

2026

Public Event

Movies Behind the Museum: Hoppers

Join the Texas Science & Natural History Museum for an outdoor screening of the family-favorite movie "Hoppers"!

6:00 pm – 9:00 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

14

2026

Public Event

Reel Science: "The American Southwest"

Join us for an award-winning film showcasing the Colorado River’s wildlife and landscapes while examining dams, water overuse, and conservation.

6:30 pm – 9:00 pm • In Person

Oct

14

2026

Public Event

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).

8:00 pm – 10:00 pm • In Person

Oct

15

2026

Public Event

Running with Scissors: AI and the Race for the Future

Join us for a screening of Running with Scissors: AI and the Race for the Future, followed by a panel discussion on ethical AI featuring experts from the film.

6:00 pm – 8:30 pm • In Person

Oct

16

2026

Research and Learning

Lewy Body Dementia: Challenges for Individuals, Families, and the Health Care System

Join The Texas Institute on Dementia, Aging, and Longevity for an afternoon symposium featuring nationally recognized experts in Lewy body dementia.

11:30 am • Hybrid

Oct

16

2026

Public Event

Fossil Friday

Fossil Friday is a weekly citizen science event where the UT community is invited to pick and sort fossil material to learn more about biodiversity in the past!

2:30 pm – 4:30 pm • In Person

Oct

16

2026

Public Event

Hot Science – Cool Talks: AI and Your Best Self

Join us for a look at a future where AI is a part of your environment, helping everyone learn, discover, and navigate the world more easily.

5:30 pm – 8:30 pm • In Person

Oct

16

2026

Public Event

Public Star Party on UT Campus

Join the astronomy department for a free public viewing at the Painter Hall telescope.

8:00 pm – 10:00 pm • In Person

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