Events
Explore events and happenings in the College of Natural Sciences.
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
Feb
20
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
20
2026
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