Events: In Person
Explore events and happenings in the College of Natural Sciences.
Feb
20
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
21
2026
Brackenridge Field Laboratory Open House
Drop by Austin’s Brackenridge Field Lab for tours, hands-on activities, talks by UT researchers, views of UT Collections and Bio-Blitz training.
10:00 am – 3:00 pm • In Person
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
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 – 8:15 pm • In Person
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
Night at the Museum
Join the student-led Natural Sciences Council for Night at the Museum, an inspiring evening dedicated to exploring the powerful connections between STEM and the arts!
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm • In Person
Feb
25
2026
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