Events
Explore events and happenings in the College of Natural Sciences.
Feb
11
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
12
2026
Fossils & Flowers
Love is in the air at Fossils & Flowers, a pre-Valentine’s event filled with fun, creativity and discovery at Texas Science & Natural History Museum!
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm • In Person
Feb
13
2026
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
14
2026
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
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