Aug 11, 2026
Titan Talks: Big Ideas, Texas-Sized Science
Titan Talks at Texas Science & Natural History Museum is a free evening lecture series featuring leading voices in science and the natural world beneath the soaring forms of our Texas Titans—the Texas Tyrannosaur and Quetzalcoatlus northropi.
Join us throughout the year for engaging conversations, new discoveries and opportunities to connect with researchers and experts shaping our understanding of the natural world.
All programs include a Q&A and light reception, and an RSVP is required. Museum members receive early registration access via email.
Want to attend an upcoming Titan Talk? Join our email list to be among the first to know when registration opens.
Titan Talks is made possible through the generous support of Huntington Bank.
2026–2027 Titan Talks Schedule
The Power of Bat Conservation, Sept. 24, 2026
Bat conservation expert Dr. Karin Akre of Bat Conservation International explores the remarkable diversity of bats, the vital roles they play in ecosystems and the conservation efforts helping protect them.
Biodiversity in the Texas Hill Country, Oct. 21, 2026
Dr. David Hillis, Director of the Biodiversity Center at The University of Texas at Austin, examines how geology, climate and natural history have shaped one of the world’s most remarkable biodiversity hotspots.
Understanding HETDEX, Nov. 11, 2026
University of Texas astronomy doctoral candidate Laurel Weiss shares how the Hobby-Eberly Telescope Dark Energy Experiment (HETDEX) is helping astronomers map the universe and investigate the nature of dark energy.
Water Management in the Texas Hill Country, Feb. 17, 2027
Charlie Flatten of the Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District discusses the challenges and opportunities of protecting groundwater resources in one of Texas’ fastest-growing regions.
Texas Field Station Network Program, April 8, 2027
Learn how collaborative field-based research and monitoring programs help scientists better understand and conserve Texas ecosystems.
Mycology 101, May 13, 2027
Experts from Central Texas Mycology introduce the fascinating world of fungi and explore their essential roles in ecosystems, biodiversity and everyday life.