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
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 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
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
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