Events: In Person

Explore events and happenings in the College of Natural Sciences.

Upcoming Past

Feb

21

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

22

2026

Public Event

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

Public Event

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

Public Event

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

Public Event

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

Public Event

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

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

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