Past Events

Join the CNS Office of Experiential Learning to find out about summer research opportunities in Texas, the US, and Abroad.

5:00 pm – 6:00 pm • Virtual

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

8:00 pm – 10:00 pm • In Person

Join a special collaborative livestream between McDonald Observatory and the Blakemore Planetarium for the October 2023 Annular Eclipse.

10:15 am • Virtual

The Texas Gulf Coast is in the path of the October annular eclipse, and a great place to enjoy the experience and learn.

10:00 am – 2:00 pm • In Person

Austin is outside of the path of annularity, but even without a ring of fire to view, you can experience fun with science and nature on campus.

10:00 am – 2:00 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

Sponsored by STEMx and UTeach, Learning Lunches are concise professional development opportunities for faculty focused on timely teaching topics.

12:00 pm – 1:30 pm • In Person

Speaker(s): Kristen Procko

Stengl-Wyer scholar Ummat Somjee will illuminate the fascinating realm of animal weaponry found in nature, discussing their diverse manifestations, evolutionary origins and the captivating reasons behind their existence.

8:00 pm • In Person & Virtual

Speaker(s): Ummat Somjee

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

This webinar is part of the Texas Aging and Longevity Consortium Public Lecture Series.

4:00 pm – 5:30 pm • Virtual

Speaker(s): Claudia Meyer, Keith Hill, and Kristen Hullum