Events

Explore events and happenings in the College of Natural Sciences.

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

Feb

20

2026

Public Event

Public Star Party on UT Campus

Join the astronomy department for a free public viewing at the Painter Hall telescope.

7:00 pm – 9:00 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