Past Events

In celebration of 2023 being designated as a Year of Open Science, the University of Texas Libraries – with support from the Office of Vice President for Research, Scholarship and Creative Endeavors – are collaborating with HELIOS and NASA TOPS to present the Texas Open Science Summit (TOSS).

Student group TX votes (https://straussinstitute.moody.utexas.edu/collegiate/tx-votes) will be in UT libraries registering voters. The registrations is available at two library locations, the PCL and Life Science.

Attend this workshop to learn the basics of using Python, a popular free and open source scripting language to automate research workflows.

This workshop will introduce attendees to basic concepts and techniques for computational text analysis, focusing on the unique opportunities and challenges that can accompany working with materials in languages other than English.

Are you looking for a method to organize your research that works with your existing workflow? Learn about the options available from Zotero, a free citation management tool.

Attend this workshop to learn more about finding useful secondary data, evaluating data quality, and processing downloaded data in preparation for use in research.

Maps can transport us to different parts of the world. They not only provide us with a visual representation of the physical world but also offer a glimpse into the perspective of the map maker. The PCL Map Room, located in PCL 1.306, houses a vast collection of over 250,000 maps dating from 1900 to the present day and representing all areas of the world. Visit the PCL Map Room and explore the world of maps!

Do you feel intimidated by the idea of heading into the stacks, let alone dealing with special collections? Are you curious about what you can find in an e-book? Have you ever wondered what different bindings, paper, and materials feel like? Well, we've got answers, amazing materials from the UT Libraries' collections, and ice cold refreshments to help you beat the heat and get acquainted with your university library.

Join us at the PCL Poetry Center for a special lunchtime reading with poets from across campus. Featured readers include KB Brookins, Chad Bennett, Bo Hee Moon, Maria Wells, and other UT faculty, students, and staff! Light refreshments will be provided.

Part math, part art: for centuries, artists in Muslim contexts have used geometry and mathematical principles to create stimulating patterns for architecture, textiles, manuscripts, ceramics, and paintings. Repeating and interlaced circles, squares, stars, and polygons come together to create mesmerizing designs. But how are these designs created? Where do you begin to try it out yourself?