Past Events

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): Sharon Herzka

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): Angel Enriquez

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