Science Week

Science Week 2026 - February 23-27, 2026

Science Week is a week-long series of special events which celebrates the achievements of College of Science students, faculty and alumni. This year we are also celebrating the College's 60th anniversary! Check below for an up-to-date event information guide and remember to use #MaverickScience when sharing and interacting on social media. All times are Central Standard Time. 

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24

Celebrate our 60th anniversary with an interactive Science Week experience that brings together all COS departments and science student organizations. Perfect for undecided majors who are looking to find their academic path! We'll have free prizes and refreshments will be served.

Guest speaker Dr. Ken Rothfield, chief quality and medical officer at Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital, will discuss concepts of patient safety science. Great for pre-health students; all students are welcome to attend. Food will be served.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25

Masoud Rostami, UTA assistant professor of instruction in mathematics and data science, will lead a discussion about AI in science. Artificial intelligence isn’t just ChatGPT; AI has been quietly embedded in daily life and scientific research for decades. This talk will explore how AI supports scientific discovery across disciplines, from analyzing laboratory data and images to monitoring environmental and health systems. It will also highlight everyday technologies you may not realize rely on AI. The presentation emphasizes AI literacy and critical thinking, showing why the future isn’t humans versus AI, but humans working with AI by asking better questions and making informed decisions. Food will be served.

Join the COS and the UTA Career Development Center for Career Lab - Navigating the Science Career Landscape: Tools and Tactics for Success. This session offers an overview of career development strategies and information about job options for students with science degrees. Food will be served.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26

Join us for a fun afternoon at the Planetarium! In honor of the 2nd anniversary of the Artemis I Moon Tree, plant your own herb garden and then enjoy a free Planetarium show (or two!).
  
Herb Planting Station: 12:30-2 p.m. CPB lobby 
Free Planetarium Shows: One show at 2 p.m. and one show at 3 p.m. in the Planetarium

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27

The Department of Mathematics hosts the 24th UTA Calculus Bowl, which features teams of area high school students competing in a quiz bowl format to answer a series of difficult calculus questions as they seek to win the coveted championship trophy. A limited number of seats will be available for those in the UTA community who would like to attend and cheer on the participants.