Calendar - Robert A. Welch Hall (WEL)https://calendar.utexas.edu/welch_hall/calendarCalendar - Robert A. Welch Hall (WEL)Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:40:18 -050060en-usLocalistSep 18, 2026: Big Rivers on Mars! at Robert A. Welch Hall (WEL)What can ancient rivers on Mars reveal about the planet’s past and its potential for life? In this Hot Science – Cool Talks with Timothy Goudge, explore ancient rivers, catastrophic floods, and massive drainage systems on Mars, and how the planet’s lack of plate tectonics shaped its unique landscape and potential for life. By studying relic rivers and water-shaped landscapes on Mars, scientists are uncovering clues about the planet’s history and where life may once have had a chance to exist. After all, where waters flow, life often follows.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5325990267194530.287411-97.738312Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:30:00 -05002026-09-18T17:30:00-05:00https://calendar.utexas.edu/event/big-rivers-on-marsCampus & CommunityResearchScience & TechnologyOct 16, 2026: AI and Your Best Self at Robert A. Welch Hall (WEL)Artificial intelligence is breaking free of chatbots and computer screens and moving into the physical world around us. Next-generation AI systems are learning to see, understand, and act in the world the way a person would. In this Hot Science - Cool Talks, pioneer Dr. Kristen Grauman will explore how these systems will one day coach you through a new skill, guide you through an unfamiliar place, or help with everyday tasks by watching and offering real-time feedback, making personalized learning more accessible. Join us for a look at a future where AI is a part of your environment, helping everyone learn, discover, and navigate the world more easily.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5325992134633030.287411-97.738312Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:30:00 -05002026-10-16T17:30:00-05:00https://calendar.utexas.edu/event/ai-and-your-best-selfCampus & CommunityHealth & WellnessResearchScience & TechnologySustainabilityNov 14, 2026: Hot Science Cool Talks: Birds are Smarter! at Robert A. Welch Hall (WEL)What can birds teach us about intelligence? They may have “bird brains,” but they can solve problems, use tools, and even share culture. In the next Hot Science – Cool Talks, Dr. Carlos Botero explores how intelligence evolves and how bird brain scans are helping scientists understand it better. With surprising examples of clever bird behavior, this talk will change how you see our feathered friends forever.

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