Events
Explore events and happenings in the College of Natural Sciences.
Feb
19
2026
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
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
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
Music and the Mind
Enjoy a classical music concert from world-class musicians and a real-time demonstration of what happens in the brain as a person listens to music.
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm • In Person
Feb
20
2026
CNS Advanced Summer Research Fellowship Deadline
Provides financial support to CNS undergraduate students who are conducting an advanced summer research project under the supervision of a UT faculty member.
11:59 pm
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
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