Past Events

Join the astronomy department for a free public viewing at the Painter Hall telescope.

8:00 pm – 10:00 pm • In Person

Join Texas Science & Natural History for a special outdoor screening of Jurassic Park!

7:30 pm – 9:00 pm • In Person

Undergraduate researchers from The University of Texas at Austin and across Texas will speak on their research projects in the biological and chemical sciences and may participate in the Science Slam.

11:00 am – 4:30 pm • In Person

Join the astronomy department for a free public viewing at the Painter Hall telescope.

8:00 pm – 10:00 pm • In Person

Join McDonald Observatory to learn about binary stellar evolution, novae, and the upcoming T Corona Borealis Nova.

8:30 pm – 9:30 pm • Virtual

Speaker(s): Teznie Pugh and Saul Rivera

Hear from quantum computing professionals and mix and mingle with quantum computing experts and enthusiasts, at this event hosted by the Austin Forum and moderated by Professor of Computer Science Scott Aaronson.

6:30 pm – 8:30 pm • In Person

Speaker(s): Scott Aaronson

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

A presentation for the public on the cutting-edge advancements in gene-editing, featuring Dr. Ilya Finkelstein from the University of Texas at Austin Department of Molecular Biosciences.

6:15 pm – 7:45 pm • Hybrid

Speaker(s): Ilya Finkelstein

The former director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy will speak on what’s most important to know now about artificial intelligence.

5:30 pm – 6:45 pm • In Person

The Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program seeks to identify and support outstanding students interested in research careers in the natural sciences, mathematics and engineering.

4:00 pm • Virtual