Events: In Person
Explore events and happenings in the College of Natural Sciences.
Feb
21
2026
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
22
2026
Texas Science & Natural History Museum H-E-B Free Fourth Sunday
Texas Science & Natural History Museum engages, excites and connects curious minds of all ages to the unique and irreplaceable natural history of the State of Texas.
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm • In Person
Feb
23
2026
UT Brainstorms Presents: The Online Brain
Enjoy a science talk and panel conversation with leading experts about brain processes affected by social media and computer gaming.
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm • In Person
Speaker(s): Michael Mauk
Feb
24
2026
Hands-On Health Fair (Natural Sciences Week)
Part of the College of Natural Science’s Experiential Learning Week.
4:30 pm – 6:00 pm • In Person
Feb
24
2026
The Origins of Inspiration: A New Equations Discussion
Explore the common genesis of one-of-a-kind thinking – whether in math, science or art – with Karen Olsson, author of “The Weil Conjectures."
4:30 pm – 6:30 pm • In Person
Feb
24
2026
Film at the Union: Computer Chess
Join Director Andrew Bujalski and actor Wiley Wiggins for a screening of this “artificially intelligent comedy.”
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm • In Person
Feb
24
2026
Astronomy on Tap: First Light, the Cosmos and Artificial Intelligence
Join an all-ages event about the Universe, including talks and opportunities to interact with astronomers through Astronomy on Tap ATX.
7:30 pm – 9:00 pm • In Person
Feb
25
2026
Careers, Learning and Development
Tenure-Track and Tenured Faculty Promotion & Tenure Information Session
The CNS Office of Faculty Affairs will host a Promotion and Tenure Information Session for Tenure-Track and Tenured faculty in Years 1-5.
11:00 am – 12:30 pm • In Person
Speaker(s): Shardha Jogee
Feb
25
2026
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
Careers, Learning and Development
Pop-Up Peer Resume Reviews
Need your resume polished? Stop by our table to get quick resume review from the CNS Peer Career Coaches!
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm • In Person