Events: UT Community
Explore events and happenings in the College of Natural Sciences.
Oct
20
2026
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
Oct
21
2026
Titan Talks: Biodiversity in the Texas Hill Country
Dr. David Hillis, Director of the Biodiversity Center at The University of Texas at Austin, examines how geology, climate and natural history have shaped one of the world’s most remarkable biodiversity hotspots.
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm • In Person
Oct
21
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
23
2026
Biodiversity Strategic Plan Retreat & Social
The Biodiversity Center will present an overview of the five-year Strategic Plan and launch the first year of its implementation together, including the formation of five new standing committees.
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm • In Person
Oct
23
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
28
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
30
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
Nov
3
2026
Mindful Sips: Stress Susceptibility and Healthy Coping Mechanisms
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): Frances Champagne and Chris McCarthy
Nov
5
2026
Texas Biologics Industry Series: Christos Karamitros
Join Texas Biologics this fall to explore the science and strategy behind bringing new health solutions from discovery through development.
9:30 am – 10:30 am • In Person
Nov
5
2026
Reel Science: Particle Fever
Particle Fever follows scientists at the Large Hadron Collider as they race to uncover the Higgs boson and explore the origins of matter and the universe.
6:30 pm – 9:00 pm • In Person