UT alum and world-renowned science comedian Brian Malow has interviewed top titans of technology and scientific luminaries all across the globe, and he’ll be back on the Forty Acres to host the kick-off to the 2026 Texas Science Festival! Enjoy an evening of thought-provoking conversation, scholarly rock music, live demos and plenty of laughs! Hear leading scientists take a stab at pressing questions like:
• What in the world is quantum, and why’s it so mind-bending?
• Are we alone in the universe, and how will we know?
• What’s our best bet for how time travel could work?
Expect high-octane science and a memorable set from The Dean’s List, the rockin’, Austin-based band made up of leading UT college administrators. It’s science, sound and celebration—all in one show!
- 5:30 p.m.: The Dean’s List pre-show
- 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.: But Seriously with Brian Malow and the Quantum & Queries Crowd