Events

Explore events and happenings in the College of Natural Sciences.

Feb

21

2026

Public Event

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

Public Event

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

Public Event

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

Public Event

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

Public Event

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

Public Event

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

Public Event

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

Public Event

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

Public Event

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

Public Event

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