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Texas A&M University Physics & Engineering Festival

Join one of the biggest science events in Texas, completely free!

Our in person event features exciting hands on demonstrations, engaging talks from world renowned speakers, hilarious Science Circus comedy shows (that reveal the physics behind juggling and acrobatic tricks), and the legendary Texas sized five barrel depth charge, plus much more. This event is open to all ages and perfect for families, school groups, and anyone curious about the world around them.

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Feb 16, 2026
Twisting IKKT and BFFS
Mitchell Institute for Fundamental Physics & Astronomy

Speaker: <span data-sheets-root="1">Natalie Paquette (University of Washington)

Feb 17, 2026
How Black Holes in Star Clusters Shape Stellar Streams as Dark Matter Probes
Mitchell Institute for Fundamental Physics & Astronomy

Speaker: <span data-sheets-root="1">Newlin Weatherford (Carnegie)

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Cosmology with Small-scale Structure
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