Events: UT Community
Explore events and happenings in the College of Natural Sciences.
Feb
20
2026
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 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 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 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
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 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
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
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 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