Join the Natural Sciences Week competition from February 24th – 27th!
Sign up with a friend to compete in Natural Sciences Week as a duo! Duos can earn points for their team by attending events, sharing posts on social media, and participating in various activities throughout the week. The two top-scoring duos will win $50 VISA giftcards!
Register your team here. Once you are registered, submit your challenges to earn points throughout the week.
Natural Sciences Week Events
Wellness Day | Tuesday, 2/24 | 11:00 AM–2:00 PM | Turtle Pond
In need of a break between classes? Wellness Day invites you to practice some self-care and relaxation by the turtle pond with various activities and campus resources! From building your own care kit to guided yoga sessions, or just grabbing a healthy snack, Wellness Day has a diverse set of activities for you to participate in! Learn about resources available to support your mental health and wellness, and take a break with our therapy dogs and guided mindfulness sessions!
Hands on Health Fair | Tuesday, 2/24 | 4:30–6:00 PM | Welch Grand Hallway
Whether you’re pre-med, pre-dental, pre-PA, pre-PT, or just exploring the health professions, visit this interactive fair for an afternoon of mini-experiences that bring clinical skills to life!
Night at the Museum | Wednesday, 2/25 | 5:30–8:00 PM | Texas Science and History Museum
Experience the fusion of science and art through visual works, interactive installations, and student and faculty projects from the College of Natural Sciences, inspiring curiosity, creativity, and community engagement.
Logic Lockdown | Thursday, 2/26 | 10:00 AM–12:00 PM | Welch Nucleus
Put your logic, coding, and teamwork skills to the test in this fast-paced, puzzle-based challenge! Teams will race through a series of coding, data, and logic puzzles
Egg Drop Build Off | Thursday, 2/26 | 10:00 AM–12:00 PM | Welch Makerspace
Put your physics intuition and creativity to the test in this hands-on design challenge! Teams will build egg drop baskets for their eggs with supplies and tools from the Makerspace!
Virus Vault | Thursday, 2/26 | 2:00–4:00 PM | WCP 1.106
An outbreak is spreading and it’s up to you to stop it! Join the Natural Sciences Council for an interactive investigation. Teams will race against the clock using real CDC tools, puzzles, and hints to uncover the source of a mysterious disease and contain it before it spreads. Present your findings and win big.
From Old to Gold | Thursday, 2/26 | 11:30 AM–1:30 PM | WCP 1.106
Upcycle, swap, and style your wardrobe sustainably with the Natural Sciences Council and Trash2Treasure! Bring a tee, tote, or item of your choice that you would like to give a new life to using embellishments that we provide, and learn how small fashion choices can make a big impact.
Day of Service | Friday, 2/27 | Various Times | Various Locations
Partnerships with local organizations to provide volunteer opportunities and community impact projects. Service opportunities include Keep Austin Beautiful, Arts4Aid, Austin Creative Reuse, and Helping Hands Home.