Nature Nights are free, family-friendly events filled with exciting explorations of native plants, animals and the ecology of Central Texas. Each evening features interactive presentations, hikes with experts in their fields, and nature crafting for kids of all ages. In anticipation of Halloween, guests of all ages can:  Learn about nighttime critters, including bats.  Discover whether …

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Girls currently in 4th-5th & 6th-8th grades will discover the fun side of STEM careers at this unique annual conference just for them. The day is packed with three hands-on workshops led by women in science, technology, engineering, and math fields. Separate workshops are provided by grade level (4th-5th and 6th-8th).

Come enjoy the partial solar eclipse at Girlstart’s viewing party! Get your own eclipse glasses and learn about the sun through hands-on STEM programming. You'll code an eclipse, build a model of the sun, design and launch your own straw rocket, enjoy star shows in our mini-planetarium, and more! Click here to RSVP!  Please ensure …

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World of Engineering is a free, in-person outreach event for K-12 students and their families. Attendees can participate in engineering-based activities led by current UT Engineering students. Join us for a variety of activities and live demos, including DIY lava lamp building, a magic piano, hydraulic and jello fracking, rubber band powered boats, magnetic slime, …

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