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.

Build a Sustainable World Through Business

Texas McCombs’ Social Innovation Initiative (SII) trains future leaders to drive social and environmental impact through business in any career. This interactive session will introduce teenagers and young adults to various impact tools that the SII teaches, such as social entrepreneurship and impact investing. They will also learn about the sustainability programming and classes that McCombs offers, and have a chance to speak to current students about their experience.

McCombs School of Business Business, Culture and Education
March 5, 2021, 10 to 10:45 a.m.

Pharma-See Our School!

You're invited to stop by the College of Pharmacy, virtually, to experience a walk through the halls of the UT Pharmacy buildings.  The live, tour will showcase the different classrooms, labs, and resources available to both undergraduate and graduate pharmacy students. The tour will be led by current pharmacy students who will share their experiences and can answer questions along the way. 

College of Pharmacy Science
March 5, 2021, 1 to 1:30 p.m.

Build a Sustainable World Through Business

Texas McCombs’ Social Innovation Initiative (SII) trains future leaders to drive social and environmental impact through business in any career. This interactive session will introduce teenagers and young adults to various impact tools that the SII teaches, such as social entrepreneurship and impact investing. Participants will also learn about sustainability programming classes offered in the McCombs School and will have the opportunity to speak with current students about their experiences.

McCombs School of Business Business, Culture and Education
March 6, 2021, 11 to 11:30 a.m.

Build a Sustainable World Through Business

Texas McCombs’ Social Innovation Initiative (SII) trains future leaders to drive social and environmental impact through business in any career. This interactive session will introduce teenagers and young adults to various impact tools that the SII teaches, such as social entrepreneurship and impact investing. Participants will also learn about sustainability programming classes offered in the McCombs School and will have the opportunity to speak with current students about their experiences.

McCombs School of Business Business, Culture and Education
March 6, 2021, 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

Choose Your Own Adventure Residence Hall Tour

Explore University Housing and Dining locations on a tour where you’re the navigator. You tell us where to go and our staff will lead you on a guided tour of your choice through our residence halls, dining locations and other spaces.
University Housing and Dining Longhorn Life
March 6, 2021, noon to 3 p.m.

Repurposing Plastic Film into Plastic Yarn

Learn how to reuse and repurpose one of the peskiest household items: Plastic Shopping Bags. We will be turning these shopping bags into rope, coasters, bowls, and more! If you have questions or want to chat, you can join the zoom meeting and speak to a student from Engineers for a Sustainable World!
Cockrell School of Engineering Engineering
March 6, 2021, noon to 12:45 p.m.

Pharma-See Our School

You're invited to stop by the College of Pharmacy, virtually, to experience a walk through the halls of the UT Pharmacy buildings.  The live, tour will showcase the different classrooms, labs, and resources available to both undergraduate and graduate pharmacy students. The tour will be led by current pharmacy students who will share their experiences and can answer questions along the way. 

College of Pharmacy Science
March 6, 2021, noon to 4 p.m.

Girl Day at UT Austin: Interactive Booths, Live Broadcasts, Interactions with STEM Role Models

Explore 50 booths with hands-on STEM activities, demonstrations, videos, and role models available for one-on-one video chats with participating families. Students with an adult can choose which activities they'd like to explore and come and go during the "live" virtual booth experience from noon to 4 p.m. CT. Girl Day at UT Austin, including Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day and the Girl Day STEM Festival, is a free STEM event hosted virtually through Sunday, March 7, 2021.

Cockrell School of Engineering Engineering