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.
Are you a high school student considering a future at The University of Texas at Austin? During this virtual information session video, an admissions counselor will share details about UT Austin, why we’re consistently ranked among the top universities, and provide important tips about the application process.
One of the first steps in the college search is building your college list. After watching this video, you’ll learn what factors to consider when researching colleges and some of the questions that can guide your research.
This video tour, an Urban Safari of the UT Austin campus, explores the natural world of our urban spaces and includes common – and not so common – organisms that can be found on campus. It highlights challenges facing urban nature and spotlights areas where there has been success in encouraging plants, animals and microbes to flourish.
As you begin to apply to colleges it will be important that you familiarize yourself with what goes into an application. After watching this video, you will have a better sense of the college application framework along with a few pointers on key components.
Create a boat using only foil. Gently place your boat in the water and then add your weights (pennies, small rocks, etc.) one at a time until your boat sinks. Count how many pennies it took to sink your boat. Redesign your boat and try again to see if you can create a boat to hold even more weight.
Professor Larry Speck's lecture for first-year students examines architecture's links to literature, theater, film, music, politics, and society at large.
Professor Larry Speck's lecture for first-year students examines architecture's links to literature, theater, film, music, politics, and society at large.