Events: UT Community
Explore events and happenings in the College of Natural Sciences.
Oct
7
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).
8:00 pm – 10:00 pm • In Person
Oct
8
2026
Science Under the Stars — Coexistence (in Harmony?): Lessons from Ecological Theory
Why are there so many species around us, and how can they coexist in a world full of competition, predation and limited resources?
8:00 pm – 9:00 pm • In Person
Speaker(s): Satavisha De
Oct
9
2026
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
10
2026
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
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
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 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
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
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
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