Events: In Person

Explore events and happenings in the College of Natural Sciences.

Upcoming Past

Feb

19

2026

Careers, Learning and Development

Texas Society for Microscopy 2026 Meeting - Day 1

The annual meeting of the Texas Society for Microscopy will include a workshop day, followed by a day of talks and posters.

8:00 am – 9:00 pm In Person

Feb

19

2026

Texas Science & Natural History Museum: Guided Tour of Epic Encounters

Discover Texas’ prehistoric past on a guided tour of the newly reimagined Epic Encounters Paleontology Gallery.

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm In Person

Feb

19

2026

Public Event

On the Causes of Obesity and Its Treatment: The End of the Beginning

Where does the work to address obesity go now that GLP-1 drugs have arrived? Find out from renowned scientist Jeffrey Friedman, who has won the Albert Lasker Award, the Breakthrough Prize, and many other honors.

6:00 pm – 7:30 pm In Person

Feb

19

2026

Public Event

Science Under the Stars: The Evolution of Evolution

Explore how our understanding of evolution has evolved from Darwin to today and enjoy activities and a tour of the Brackenridge Field Laboratory.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm In Person

Feb

20

2026

Careers, Learning and Development

Texas Society for Microscopy 2026 Meeting - Day 2

The annual meeting of the Texas Society for Microscopy will include a workshop day, followed by a day of talks and posters.

8:00 am – 5:00 pm In Person

Speaker(s): Peter Ercius and Andrew Dunn

Feb

20

2026

CNS Abroad Drop-In Advising (Fridays)

Drop by the Office of Experiential Learning to get started on your international journey!

11:00 am – 2:00 pm In Person

Feb

20

2026

Public Event

Musical Memories featuring Claire Chiang

Musical Memories offers a free, mid-day musical arts break for the UT community, featuring Claire Chiang, concert pianist and student at the UT Butler School of Music.

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm In Person

Speaker(s): Claire Chiang

Feb

20

2026

Public Event

Hot Science — Cool Talks: The Biology of Love

Enjoy hands-on activities and grab a front row seat to world-class research with the whole family. This talk will feature a family-friendly take on what humans can learn about the roots of love in animal biology — and our own.

5:30 pm – 8:30 pm In Person

Feb

20

2026

Public Event

Science on Screen Presents: Covid Century

Join the Austin Film Society for a timely screening and conversation about a critical question for our time: How prepared are we for pandemics?

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm In Person

Feb

20

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