Past Events

The University of Texas Marine Science Institute will be closed on Monday, January 19, in observance of the holiday.

8:00 am – 5:00 pm

The 2026 public lecture series features in-person presentations by scientists on their research and programs, free for everyone to attend. Lectures are held at 7:00 PM at the Patton Center, with doors opening at 6:30 PM.

7:00 pm – 8:00 pm • In Person

Speaker(s): Paula Baker

Pop into the new year by joining us for a Popcorn Social on Monday, January 12, at 1:00 PM in the Lyceum as we begin the spring semester.

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm • In Person

Learning from (sparse) observations through the lens of models

11:00 am – 12:00 pm • Hybrid

Speaker(s): Patrick Heimbach

The 2026 public lecture series features in-person presentations by scientists on their research and programs, free for everyone to attend. Lectures are held at 7:00 PM at the Patton Center, with doors opening at 6:30 PM.

7:00 pm – 8:00 pm • In Person

Speaker(s): Emily Hyde

The University of Texas Marine Science Institute will be observing Winter Break from December 23, 2025, to January 2, 2026.

8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Please join us in celebrating the retirements of Patricia “Patty” Garlough and Eva Gonzales on Friday, December 12th, from 9:30–10:30 AM in the Lyceum.

9:30 am – 10:30 am • In Person

Please join us for our Cookie Swap on Monday, December 8, 2025, at 2:00 PM in the Campus Commons for an afternoon of seasonal refreshments.

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm • In Person

Join us Monday, November 24th, at 2:00 PM in the Campus Commons for an ornament decorating session.

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm • In Person

Students at the University of Texas Marine Science Institute will observe Fall Break from November 24 to November 29, 2025, in observance of Thanksgiving. The university will be closed on November 27 and 28, 2025.

8:00 am – 5:00 pm