Events: Virtual

Join McDonald Observatory to explore the birth, life and death of stars.

7:30 pm • Virtual

Join Science Under the Stars for this January talk as Juju Dessert, a Cell and Molecular Biology graduate student, explores the fascinating world of leafcutter ants.

8:00 pm – 9:00 pm • Hybrid

Speaker(s): Juju Dessert

In a rapidly changing world, are we on the brink of creating technology that outpaces our ability to control it? Join an engaging online discussion with renowned UT astrophysicist and author J. Craig Wheeler exploring key themes of his latest book.

7:15 pm – 8:30 pm • Virtual

Speaker(s): Craig Wheeler

In the Texas Exes’ February Virtual Lunchtime Lecture, Dr. Amanda Glazer will explore how data analytics is transforming the world of sports.

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm • Virtual

Speaker(s): Amanda Glazer

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

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