Events: UT Community

Explore events and happenings in the College of Natural Sciences.

Upcoming Past

Feb

20

2026

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

21

2026

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

25

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).

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm In Person

Feb

27

2026

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

28

2026

Public Event

2026 STEM Girl Day at UT Austin

STEM Girl Day at UT Austin, presented by Women in STEM (WiSTEM), is a free on-campus event for K-8th grade students and their families to explore STEM. All genders are welcome!

11:00 am – 4:00 pm In Person

Feb

28

2026

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

Mar

1

2026

Public Event

Science Activity Fair and Plant Biology Talk at the Wildflower Center

Enjoy a hands-on science activity fair for all ages, followed by an exploration of how Indigenous knowledge and ecological science come together at the 2026 Jean Andrews Plant Biology celebration.

11:30 am – 3:00 pm In Person

Mar

4

2026

Public Event

In the Stars: Texas Chautauqua

Explore the mysteries of space and the enduring role of stars in science, history and culture at this panel organized for the 2026 Texas Chautauqua. A stargazing option is included, weather permitting.

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm In Person

Mar

4

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).

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm In Person

Mar

5

2026

Careers, Learning and Development

2026 Joe Thorne Gilbert Lecture: Francis Collins

Dr. Francis Collins, the physician, long-time director of the National Institutes of Health and human genome researcher, will discuss exceptional opportunities and challenges in biomedical research.

6:00 pm – 7:00 pm In Person