Events

Explore events and happenings in the College of Natural Sciences.

Feb

18

2026

Careers, Learning and Development

2026 UT Health Professions Fair: Day 2

Join us for the annual Health Professions Fair for your chance to connect with admissions officers from health institutions! The fair has been split into two days this year-students are welcome to attend both. Please look at who will be attending.

10:00 am – 2:00 pm In Person

Feb

18

2026

Careers, Learning and Development

Spring 2026 Learning Lunches

Spring 2026 Learning Lunches with a focus on AI tools and support for faculty and classroom success.

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Feb

18

2026

Public Event

Quantum and Queries Live! at the Cactus

Join an unforgettable evening where science meets comedy, live music and demos — all on one special night at the historic Cactus Café.

5:30 pm – 7:30 pm In Person

Feb

18

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).

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm In Person

Feb

19

2026

Careers, Learning and Development

Texas Society for Microscopy 2026 Meeting - Day 1

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 – 9:00 pm In Person

Feb

19

2026

Public Event

On the Causes of Obesity and Its Treatment: The End of the Beginning

Where does the work to address obesity go now that GLP-1 drugs have arrived? Find out from renowned scientist Jeffrey Friedman, who has won the Albert Lasker Award, the Breakthrough Prize, and many other honors.

6:00 pm – 7:30 pm In Person

Feb

19

2026

Public Event

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

Public Event

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

Public Event

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