Events: UT Community
Explore events and happenings in the College of Natural Sciences.
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
Reimagining Work in the Age of AI Agents
Explore AI & robotics innovations, ethics and the future of intelligent systems in the workplace with leading experts from industry and academia at this panel during a Texas symposium on responsible AI, machine learning and robotics.
9:45 am – 10:45 am • 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
Mar
6
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
7
2026
Texas Wildlife Day
Celebrate everything feathered, furred, smooth and scaled at Texas Science & Natural History Museum!
10:00 am – 3:00 pm • In Person
Mar
7
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
22
2026
H-E-B Free Fourth Sunday
Enjoy FREE museum admission all day during H-E-B Free Fourth Sundays, held the fourth Sunday of every month.
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm • In Person