Events
Explore events and happenings in the College of Natural Sciences.
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
22
2026
H-E-B Free Fourth Sunday
Enjoy FREE museum admission all day during H-E-B Free Fourth Sundays, held the fourth Sunday of every month.
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
Feb
24
2026
Film at the Union: Computer Chess
Join Director Andrew Bujalski and actor Wiley Wiggins for a screening of this “artificially intelligent comedy.”
6:30 pm – 8:15 pm • In Person
Feb
25
2026
AI Among the Stars: How Machines Help Us Explore the Universe
Explore how AI and next-gen telescopes are transforming astronomy, data analysis and discovery through research at UT Austin’s CosmicAI.
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm • In Person
Feb
26
2026
Live Deep Sky Tour: Gemini, Jupiter and the Moon
Explore the constellation of Gemini, with a surprise appearance from Jupiter and the moon!
7:30 pm – 8:30 pm • Virtual
Feb
27
2026
Moonshot Ideas for AI and Robotics in Dementia Prevention and Care
Hear from experts in AI, robotics and aging who together are leveraging cutting-edge technologies to shape the future of healthy aging.
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm • Hybrid
Feb
28
2026
2026 STEM Girl Day at UT Austin
STEM Girl Day at UT Austin, presented by Women in STEM (WiSTEM), is a free on-campus event for K-8th grade students and their families to explore STEM. All genders are welcome!
11:00 am – 4:00 pm • In Person