Events
Explore events and happenings in the College of Natural Sciences.
Feb
24
2025
Aqueous: A PT2050 Performance
Experience dance at the intersection of Japanese tradition and current conservation and ecology concerns, with aqueous, a performance organized as part of UT’s Planet Texas 2050 Symposium.
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm • In Person
Feb
24
2025
Unlocking Mysteries of Space: Astronomy’s Biggest Discoveries
Join an all-ages event about the Universe, including talks and opportunities to interact with astronomers through Astronomy on Tap ATX.
7:30 pm – 9:00 pm • In Person
Feb
25
2025
The Climate-Driven Home Insurance Crisis: A PT2050 Discussion
Homeownership has never looked like this. Get the scoop on why from an investigative reporter who looked into how shifts in Texas weather are changing the stakes. This event is part of the UT Planet Texas 2050 Symposium.
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm • In Person
Feb
25
2025
Mindful Sips: Neuroscience of Alcohol Use Disorder, Part 2
Part of a series of discussions by the Waggoner Center for Alcohol and Addiction Research about the neuroscientific, genetic and social aspects of alcohol drinking and the development of Alcohol Use Disorder.
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm • In Person
Speaker(s): Laura Ferguson and Rajesh Miranda
Feb
25
2025
Shattering Barriers with a Laser Focus: Three World-Changing Women in Physics
Join us for an inspiring and insightful event featuring Donna Strickland, 2018 Nobel Laureate in Physics, Kim Budil, Director of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, and Elaine Li, co-director of the Texas Quantum Institute.
5:30 pm – 6:45 pm • In Person
Feb
26
2025
If AI Can Write, Why Should We?
Join the award-winning journalist Vauhini Vara for a talk on the delicate intersection of human expression and living in our artificial intelligence age, where rapidly evolving AI technologies may transform how we relate with one another.
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm • In Person
Feb
26
2025
A.I. and the Clean Energy Revolution: A PT2050 Panel and Networking Event
Learn about shaping sustainable technology solutions for Texas and beyond with the Texas Exes Sustainability Alumni Network at the UT Planet Texas 2050 Symposium.
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm • In Person
Feb
26
2025
Night at the Museum
Join the student-led Natural Sciences Council for Night at the Museum, an inspiring evening dedicated to exploring the powerful connections between STEM and the arts!
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm • In Person
Feb
26
2025
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
26
2025
Mars Livestream
Explore Mars with Phyllis Friello, project manager for the Exploration Medical Integrated Product Team at Johnson Space Center, and the team at the McDonald Observatory.
7:30 pm – 8:30 pm • Virtual