Past Events

UT Marine Science Institute researchers present talks on ancient marine trace fossils and the ecological impacts of long-term forest pest outbreaks in Alaska.

11:00 am – 12:00 pm • Hybrid

Speaker(s): Sara Biddle and Christopher Peterson

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): Lee Fuiman

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