Activities

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Explore UT is open to the general public with online programming that is accessible to all. Activities specifically designed for K-12 students include an indication of a suggested grade level, denoting the difficulty of the concept or activity presented. Some programs will require participants to join virtual platforms (Zoom, Brazen, etc.). Children who are participating in these programs must be monitored by an adult chaperone (parent, guardian or a teacher) in order to join the virtual platform. Some may require verification that a chaperone will be present in order to register for participation.
 
March 5, 2021, 10 to 10:30 a.m.

Meet the Showbots!

When the pandemic made it impossible to teach a hands-on robot building course in person, UT professors “went small” and collaborated with a teacher to create a remote Robot Club at Metz-Sanchez Elementary in Austin. Twenty amazing robots were created. Learn more about five of them and meet the robot makers. Discover how robots work, and a few lucky teachers will even get the chance to control one of the robots live via the internet. 

College of Fine Arts Arts, Design and Media
March 5, 2021, 10 to 10:30 a.m.

Exploring Majors at UT Austin

Hear from current UT Austin students about their experiences choosing a major. Our panelists will talk about the transition from high school to college, share their best tips and tricks for navigating the process when it’s your turn, answer your pre-submitted questions, and more!

School of Undergraduate Studies Longhorn Life
March 5, 2021, 10 to 10:30 a.m.

RGV Familia Discussion on TIPS

The transition for students from high school into college can be difficult as they are often required to adapt to new environments and learning styles that may be different from what they have experienced previously. This panel discussion will provide tips to help high school students take the next step of the educational journey in preparation for college success.

Division of Diversity and Community Engagement Longhorn Life
March 6, 2021, 10 to 10:30 a.m.

Project MALES: Keeping It Real

Project MALES is a mentoring group composed of undergraduate mentors from UT Austin. In this session, our mentors are seeking to share their stories and insights that have made them successful at UT. Through an interactive session, our mentors will share their stories and answer any questions about college life that our participants may have.

College of Education Longhorn Life
March 6, 2021, 10 to 10:30 a.m.

UT Youth Engagement Center Project Finish Line

Are you trying to find your to do list for college? Allow project finish line to help you understand the steps you will need to be admitted and enroll in a college. This session is geared towards first-generation high school students who may not know what steps are needed to reach their high educaiton goals.
Division of Diversity and Community Engagement Longhorn Life