Events: Public Event

Explore events and happenings in the College of Natural Sciences.

Feb

25

2026

Public Event

AI Among the Stars: How Machines Help Us Explore the Universe

Explore how AI and next-gen telescopes are transforming astronomy, data analysis and discovery through research at UT Austin’s CosmicAI.

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm In Person

Feb

25

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

Feb

26

2026

Public Event

Live Deep Sky Tour: Gemini, Jupiter and the Moon

Explore the constellation of Gemini, with a surprise appearance from Jupiter and the moon!

7:30 pm – 8:30 pm Virtual

Feb

27

2026

Public Event

Moonshot Ideas for AI and Robotics in Dementia Prevention and Care

Hear from experts in AI, robotics and aging who together are leveraging cutting-edge technologies to shape the future of healthy aging.

12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Hybrid

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

28

2026

Public Event

2026 STEM Girl Day at UT Austin

STEM Girl Day at UT Austin, presented by Women in STEM (WiSTEM), is a free on-campus event for K-8th grade students and their families to explore STEM. All genders are welcome!

11:00 am – 4:00 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

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

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

6

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