Events

Explore events and happenings in the College of Natural Sciences.

Apr

6

2026

Date of Interest

Summer 2026 and Fall 2026 Registration

Students can register for Summer 2026 and/or Fall 2026 coursework at UT as early as April 6th during the initial registration period.

2:00 pm – 11:59 pm Virtual

Apr

14

2026

Careers, Learning and Development

Alumni Panel: Careers in Tech

Hear from CNS alumni working across a variety of careers in the tech industry.

5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Virtual

Apr

14

2026

Public Event

Astronomy on Tap ATX #98

Join Astronomy on Tap ATX for a night of astronomy talks about planet formation and cosmic mapmaking.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm In Person

Apr

15

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

Apr

15

2026

Research and Learning

Dean’s Scholars 2026 Distinguished Lecture Series: Dr. Martin Chalfie

Join the Dean’s Scholars for a special visit with neurobiologist and chemistry Nobel Laureate Dr. Martin Chalfie.

3:30 pm – 6:30 pm In Person

Speaker(s): Martin Chalfie

Apr

15

2026

Public Event

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).

8:30 pm – 10:30 pm In Person

Apr

15

2026

Date of Interest

Q Drop, Pass/Fail, and Withdrawal Deadline

Undergraduate CNS students may submit Q drop, pass/fail, or withdrawal requests for Spring 2026 through 11:59pm on April 15th.

11:59 pm Virtual

Apr

15

2026

Date of Interest

CNS Experiential Learning Summer Fellowship Deadline

Provides support CNS undergraduate students as they pursue domestic or international experiential learning opportunities—such as research or internships—during the summer.

11:59 pm

Apr

16

2026

Public Event

Listening to Cosmic Collisions: Black Holes, Neutron Stars and the Rise of Gravitational-Wave Astrophysics

Dr. Vicky Kalogera, the Daniel I. Linzer Distinguished University Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Northwestern University will give the 2026 Weinberg Memorial Lecture.

4:00 pm In Person

Speaker(s): Vicky Kalogera

Apr

16

2026

Public Event

UT Brainstorms: The Rhythmic Brain

A conversation about how neural synchrony shapes the brain, from memory and circadian rhythms to movement and dance, with Dr. Laura Colgin, Professor of Neuroscience at UT Austin.

7:00 pm – 8:30 pm In Person

Speaker(s): Laura Colgin