Past Events

Explore events and happenings in the College of Natural Sciences.

Upcoming Past

Feb

8

2025

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

7

2025

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

6

2025

Public Event

Rescheduled: Science Under the Stars: Leafcutter Ants—The Amazing Fungus Farmers

The first Science Under the Stars of the year will be an opportunity to hear from Juju Dessert, a Cell and Molecular Biology graduate student, exploring the fascinating world of leafcutter ants. Arrive at 7 for pre-talk demos and a tour.

8:00 pm – 9:00 pm Hybrid

Speaker(s): Juju Dessert

Feb

5

2025

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

4

2025

Public Event

Physics on the Rocks: Accessible Science Talks

Join accessible science talks every first Tuesday of the month from University of Texas at Austin physics researchers.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm In Person

Feb

4

2025

Public Event

Mindful Sips: Neuroscience of Alcohol Use Disorder, Part 1

Part of a series of discussions by the Waggoner Center for Alcohol and Addiction Research about the neuroscientific, genetic and social aspects of alcohol drinking and the development of Alcohol Use Disorder.

5:00 pm – 6:00 pm In Person

Speaker(s): Riccardo Barchiesi, Marion Friske, and Caitlin Orsini

Feb

4

2025

Date of Interest

CNS Scholarships Info Session

Undergraduates already enrolled in the College of Natural Sciences are encouraged to join to learn about the application process for scholarships for the upcoming year.

4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Virtual

Feb

1

2025

Date of Interest

Deadline for 2025 Hall of Honor Nominations

The College of Natural Sciences Hall of Honor Awards recognize distinguished achievements and service by our alumni and friends. Nominate someone for one of three categories: Emerging Leader, Distinguished Alumni and Distinguished Service.

11:59 pm

Feb

1

2025

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

1

2025

Public Event

Texas Wildlife Day

Celebrate nature and animals while getting a hands-on experience with history at Texas Science & Natural History Museum!

10:00 am – 3:00 pm In Person