Events: Virtual

Learn about equipping the next generation of leaders to use AI tools responsibly in their work, research and lives through innovative, interdisciplinary approaches from UT Austin Good Systems leaders.

11:00 am – 12:00 pm • Virtual

Join the award-winning journalist Vauhini Vara for a talk on the delicate intersection of human expression and living in our artificial intelligence age, where rapidly evolving AI technologies may transform how we relate with one another.

4:30 pm – 5:30 pm • Hybrid

Explore Mars with Phyllis Friello, project manager for the Exploration Medical Integrated Product Team at Johnson Space Center, and the team at the McDonald Observatory.

7:30 pm – 8:30 pm • Virtual

The lost Corpus Christi Pass has intriguing geology and history, shaped by nature, war and humans. This event takes place in Port Aransas at the Marine Science Institute and online and highlights Texas’s intertwined natural and cultural legacies.

7:00 pm – 8:00 pm • Hybrid

Have you and your Valentine been contemplating the science of relationships? Join Marci Gleason, UT associate professor of human development and family sciences, and Timothy Newton, M.D. to learn more at the 167th Austin Nerd Nite, Relatable!

7:30 pm – 10:00 pm • Hybrid

Speaker(s): Marci Gleason

Hear an in-depth research talk probing a future with digital cognitive prosthetics: smart phones used to aid in regaining memories or personal-assistant apps to supplement the work of caregivers.

11:30 am – 1:00 pm • Hybrid

Each year UT Austin presents its Great Lecture in Astronomy, and for 2025 astronomer Adam Kraus offers an exciting exploration of how planetary systems evolve in different environments.

2:00 pm – 3:30 pm • Virtual

Meet the protectors of our precious water resources — from salamanders to scientists — and discover how hydrogeologists and other researchers are on a mission to conserve Texas’ groundwater.

6:00 pm – 7:15 pm • Virtual

Interested in attending UT Austin? Join an in-depth look into the College of Natural Sciences experience, especially for prospective students, brought to you by the Office of Student Life, Recruitment and Outreach.

4:30 pm – 6:00 pm • Hybrid

Undergraduates already enrolled in the College of Natural Sciences must apply by March 15 to qualify for 25-26 academic year scholarships. Read on and be sure to RSVP if you wish to attend info sessions on Jan. 29 and Feb. 4.

11:59 pm • Virtual