Events

Explore events and happenings in the College of Natural Sciences.

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

Feb

20

2026

Public Event

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

Date of Interest

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

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

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