Past Events

Explore events and happenings in the College of Natural Sciences.

Upcoming Past

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

4

2026

Research and Learning

Future of Neural Engineering Forum

The Future of Neural Engineering Forum will explore the philosophical and practical challenges arising from the rapid advancement of neurotechnology.

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm In Person

Speaker(s): Jose del Millan, Samantha Santacruz, Jordan Amadio, Huiliang Wang, Jarrod A. Lewis-Peacock, and Francisco Gonzalez-Lima

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

Reel Science: Underland

Get “deep” questions answered, and explore mysteries on screen, as Reel Science pairs a film’s voyage to discovery with a local scientist’s own.

5:30 pm – 9:00 pm In Person

Mar

3

2026

Careers, Learning and Development

POSTPONED: Stellar Speaker Series: Blake Settle

This event has been postponed to a later date and will not take place on March 3.

5:00 pm – 6:00 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

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

27

2026

Community-Building

Natural Sciences Week 2026: Day of Service

Make an impact at Day of Service! Clean up Waller Creek, volunteer at a children’s home and more—sign up, give back and be part of something meaningful.

10:00 am – 5:00 pm In Person

Feb

27

2026

Research and Learning

iSchool Research Showcase 2026

This year’s sessions highlight the interdisciplinary and forward‑looking research taking place across the iSchool.

8:30 am – 12:00 pm In Person

Feb

26

2026

Community-Building

Natural Sciences Week 2026: Virus Vault

Use CDC‑inspired tools, puzzles and clues to identify a fictional disease source, contain it and present your findings.

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm In Person