Events
Explore our latest events, seminar series and conferences.
Feb
24
2026
The Origins of Inspiration: A New Equations Discussion
Explore the common genesis of one-of-a-kind thinking – whether in math, science or art – with Karen Olsson, author of “The Weil Conjectures.”
4:30 pm – 6:30 pm • In Person
Feb
25
2026
AI Among the Stars: How Machines Help Us Explore the Universe
Explore how AI and next-gen telescopes are transforming astronomy, data analysis and discovery through research at UT Austin’s CosmicAI.
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm • In Person
Mar
5
2026
Exceptional Opportunities and Challenges for Biomedical Research
Join world-renowned physician-scientist Francis Collins for a discussion of the promise and peril of our moment for medical breakthroughs.
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm • In Person
Mar
6
2026
SDS Seminar Series – Weining Shen, University of California, Irvine
TBA
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm • In Person
Speaker(s): Weining Shen
Apr
3
2026
SDS Seminar Series – Leo Duan, University of Florida
TBA
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm • In Person
Speaker(s): Leo Duan
Apr
10
2026
45th Annual Conference of Texas Statisticians (COTS) - Day One
Join us for the first day of COTS 2026 and be part of the conversation shaping the future of statistics in a rapidly changing world.
12:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Apr
11
2026
45th Annual Conference of Texas Statisticians (COTS) - Day Two
Join us for the second day of COTS 2026 and be part of the conversation shaping the future of statistics in a rapidly changing world.
8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Apr
17
2026
SDS Seminar Series – Rina Foygel Barber, University of Chicago
TBA
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm • In Person
Speaker(s): Rina Foygel Barber
