Environmental Science Institute

Since 1999, Hot Science - Cool Talks has provided front row seats to world-class science by bringing leading science, technology, engineering and math professionals and their research to the community! Showcasing the innovation of UT Austin’s leading faculty and alumni, Hot Science – Cool Talks is truly showing our community that what starts here, changes the world.

Hot Science – Cool Talks events are immersive educational experiences with:

  • Interactive Community Science Fairs filled with engaging STEM activities, demonstrations and resources. Our fairs are something the whole family can enjoy.
  • Live and on-demand webcasts for formal and informal educators. ESI’s webcast viewing parties feature full technical support for remote viewers.
  • Educator professional development opportunities and resources. ESI shares the speaker’s presentation slides and develops TEKS-aligned lesson plans and resources related to the talk. The Talk Archives provide educators with the materials needed to give their own lessons on cutting-edge topics.

All gifts from the 40 hours for the Forty Acres will go directly toward the production of our Hot Science – Cool Talks events, ensuring the Environmental Science Institute can continue to produce free, open talks for the greater Austin community.

Please join us in supporting Hot Science – Cool Talks today!

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Environmental Science Institute Advisory Council Chair's Match
The ESI Advisory Council's Chair, Brian Flynn, will match the first $2,000 donated to ESI during 40 Hours for the Forty Acres, doubling the impact of your gift!
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Final Countdown: Power Hour Match
Last chance to double your donation! The first $10,000 in gifts during the last hour of the campaign will receive a match. Make your gift to any area of campus and double your impact.
$10,000 MATCHED
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Lunch Time: Power Hour Match
Take a lunch break for this power hour! The first gifts received on April 12 from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. up to $10,000 will receive a match. Make your gift now to any area of campus to double your impact!
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Auxiliary Units Leaderboard
The top three auxiliary units with the greatest number of gifts throughout the 40-hour campaign will receive awards. The award designations will be determined by the receiving auxiliary units.
Rank Prize Auxiliary Unit Gifts
1 $3,000 Texas Exes 408
2 $2,000 San Jacinto Child Development Center 372
3 $1,000 Comal Child Development Center 277
4 University of Texas Libraries 174
5 International Office 105
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Early Bird CHALLENGE
Get your coffee ready, it's time to kick off the campaign with the Early Bird Challenge! The college, school, unit or organization that receives the greatest number of gifts from 6AM - 7AM on April 12 will receive an additional $3,000 award. The award designation will be determined by the receiving college, school, unit or organization.
Rank Prize Department Gifts
1 $3,000 Sarah and Ernest Butler School of Music 52
2 Natural Sciences Council 44
3 Voices Against Violence 9
4 College of Pharmacy 5
5 College of Liberal Arts 4
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Happy Hour CHALLENGE
The work day is over, it's time to have some fun! The college, school, unit or organization that receives the most money on April 12 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM will receive an additional $3,000. The award designation will be determined by the receiving college, school, unit or organization.
Rank Prize Department Raised
1 $3,000 Sarah and Ernest Butler School of Music $16,225.00
2 College of Natural Sciences $3,578.14
3 School of Undergraduate Studies $3,100.00
4 Texas Exes $2,570.00
5 The Michael and Tami Lang Stuttering Institute $2,150.00
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The All-Nighter CHALLENGE
Not a morning person? Then we have the perfect challenge for you! The participating college, school, unit or organization that receives the most money overnight from April 12 at 10 p.m. to April 13 at 6 a.m. will be awarded an additional $3,000.
Rank Prize Department Raised
1 $3,000 Sarah and Ernest Butler School of Music $8,558.00
2 International Office $3,452.00
3 McDonald Observatory $1,808.00
4 Dell Medical School $1,625.00
5 College of Natural Sciences $1,475.00
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Mid Morning Stretch CHALLENGE
Slept in during the Early Bird Challenge yesterday? That's ok! Make your gift during the Mid Morning Stretch! The participating college, school, unit or organization that receives the greatest number of gifts on April 13 from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. will receive an additional $3,000. Make a gift now to support your favorite program on campus!
Rank Prize Department Gifts
1 $3,000 Texas Crew 176
2 Natural Sciences Council 168
3 UT Men's Rugby 152
4 Texas Exes 112
5 Sarah and Ernest Butler School of Music 109
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SURPRISE CHALLENGE!!!!!!
LISTEN UP LONGHORNS! The college, school, or unit that receives the most amount of total dollars given online April 12 between 2 PM - 3 PM will receive an additional $1,500. The award designation will be determined by the receiving college, school, unit or organization.
Rank Prize Department Raised
1 $1,500 Landmarks $4,275.00
2 School of Undergraduate Studies $3,625.00
3 Texas Law $3,425.00
4 School of Architecture $1,900.00
5 College of Liberal Arts $1,675.00
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Participating Groups
Astronomy Department Black Studies at UT Blanton Museum of Art Child Development Center Club Sports Cockrell School of Engineering College of Education College of Fine Arts College of Liberal Arts College of Natural Sciences College of Pharmacy Dell Medical School Department of Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering Division of Diversity and Community Engagement Division of Student Affairs Environmental Science Institute International Office Jackson School of Geosciences KUT and KUTX Radio LaMontagne Center for Infectious Disease Landmarks LBJ School of Public Affairs Literacy First LLILAS Benson McCombs - BBA Legacy McCombs School of Business McDonald Observatory Moody College of Communication New Student Services Recreational Sports Sarah and Ernest Butler School of Music School of Architecture School of Information School of Nursing School of Social Work School of Undergraduate Studies Student Organizations TEXAS ATHLETICS - LONGHORN FOUNDATION Texas Exes Texas Law Texas Memorial Museum The Michael and Tami Lang Stuttering Institute University of Texas Libraries University Leadership Network UT Counseling and Mental Health Center UTeach

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