Events

The Fisher College hosts a wide range of events each year, ranging from highly specific research topics to information sessions for students to public planetarium shows. These events are free of charge to university faculty, students, staff, alumni and the public. Below is a yearly listing of current and previous events.

Fall 2026 Events

Date Title of event location time
       

Spring 2026 Events

Date Title of event location time
May 22, 2026 Planetarium Event: Phantom of the Universe Science Complex 2206
The Planetarium
7 and 7:45 p.m.
May 13, 2026 Mathematics Seminar - Rethinking the Role of Quantitative Reasoning in Students’ Mathematical Thinking 7800 York Road
Room 321
1 p.m.
May 8, 2026 Sabbatical Talk: Exploring Quantum Phenomena in the Age of AI Science Complex 1230 11 a.m.
May 5, 2026 Biology Seminar Series: Cultivating a Career: From Seeds of Inspiration to a Harvest of Discovery Science Complex 2226 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
May 2, 2026 Public Planetarium Show: 5000 EYES - Mapping the Universe with DESI Science Complex 2206
The Planetarium
7 and 7:45 p.m.
May 1, 2026 Planetarium Show: 5000 EYES - Mapping the Universe with DESI Science Complex 2206
The Planetarium
12 noon TU ONLY
April 29, 2026 Mathematics Colloquium: Weyl, Subconvex Lp-Sets and Arithmetic Functions 7800 York Road
Room 321
4 p.m.
April 24, 2026 Geology Seminar: Ancient Oceans, Modern Behaviors: Treptichnus pedum and the Onset of the Contemporary Marine Realm Science Complex 1230 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
April 23, 2026 Google Learn-A-Thon TU Cyber4All Center
10 West Burke Avenue
4 p.m.
April 22, 2026 Mathematics Colloquium: Understanding the Spline Geometry of Deep Neural Networks 7800 York Road
Room 321
4 p.m.
April 18, 2026 Hill-Lopes Scholars Program Presents: "Equal Pay Symposium" Science Complex Science Commons 9 a.m. – 3 p.m
April 17, 2026 Planetarium Show: Dark Side of Light Science Complex 2206
The Planetarium
12 & 2 p.m. TU ONLY
7 and 7:45 p.m.
April 17, 2026 Physics Seminar: AI for Materials Discovery: Discoveries Between Prediction & Production Science Complex 1230 11 a.m.
April 13, 2026 Mathematics Seminar - A Bayesian Analysis for Negative Binomial INGARCH Models with Minimal Prior Information 7800 York Road
Room 321
4 – 5 p.m.
April 10, 2026 Biotech Day 2026 Science Complex 2323 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
April 10, 2026 Sabbatical Talk: Dr. Parviz Ghavamian Science Complex 1230 11 a.m.
April 8, 2026 Careers in Data: A Professional Panel Discussion University Union 222 5 – 6:30 p.m.
Apr. 7, 2026 Biology Seminar Series: Leveraging Bacterial Trickery for Immune Regulation: Lessons from Bacterial TIR domains Science Complex 2226 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
April 3, 2026 Public Planetarium Show: Big Astronomy: People, Places, Discoveries Science Complex 2206
The Planetarium
12 noon TU ONLY
7 and 7:45 p.m.
Mar. 31, 2026 Biology Unlocked: Where Your Degree Can Take You Science Complex 3333 4 – 5:30 p.m.
Mar. 27, 2026 Public Planetarium Show: Cosmic Mashups! Science Complex 2206
The Planetarium
7 and 7:45 p.m.
Mar. 26, 2026 Hill-Lopes Scholars Program Presents: "Quick Confidence: Own Your Power" Science Complex Science Commons 4 – 5:30 p.m.
Mar. 25, 2026 Mathematics Colloquium: Weak Assumptions in Algebra and Logic 7800 York Road
Room 321
4 p.m.
Mar. 13, 2026 Mathematics Seminar: Extending Approximate Bayesian Computation to Non-Linear Regression Models: The Case of Composite Distribution 7800 York Road
Room 321
4 – 5 p.m.
Mar. 13, 2026 Sabbatical Talk: A Simulations-Based Approach to Understanding the Fidelity of the Spatial Fossil Record Science Complex 1230 11 a.m.
Mar. 6, 2026 Public Planetarium Show: Out There - The Quest for Extrasolar Worlds Science Complex 2206
The Planetarium
12 noon TU ONLY
7 and 7:45 p.m.
Mar. 5, 2026 AI & Cybertech Talk with Perry Labs Science Complex 2133 4 – 6 p.m.
Mar. 3, 2026 Biology Seminar Series: When Bioinformatics Meets Evolution: Uncovering Deep Time through Phylogenetics Science Complex 2226 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Feb. 28, 2026 Women in Science Forum Science Complex 2226 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Feb. 27, 2026 Astronomy Seminar: Building a Bridge by Building a Telescope Science Complex 1230 11 a.m.
Feb. 25, 2026 Tech Talks: CIS Career Connections 7800 York Road
Room 125
4 – 5:30 p.m.
Feb. 25, 2026 Mathematics Seminar: Reducibility of Convex Cones 7800 York Road
Room 321
4 p.m
Feb. 20, 2026 Public Planetarium Show: From Earth to the Universe! Science Complex 2206
The Planetarium
7 and 7:45 p.m.
Feb. 19, 2026 STEM for ALL Lecture Series: The Corona Virus Spike Protein and COVID-19 Science Complex 2226 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Feb. 19, 2026 The Power of DNA: How Genetic Counselors Make a Difference Virtual Event 9:30 – 10:30 a.m
Feb. 10, 2026 BEYA Conference Prep Workshop (Resumes and Networking) University Union 222 4 – 6 p.m.
Feb. 6, 2026 Planetarium Show: Artemis II - Countdown to the Moon Science Complex 2206
The Planetarium
12 noon TU ONLY
7 and 7:45 p.m.
Feb. 5, 2026 Chemistry and Forensic Chemistry Student Resources & Networking Event Science Complex 2323 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Feb. 5, 2026 Chemistry & Forensic Science Seminar: A Change in Geometry Does Not Make a Change in Chromatography Science Complex 4230 11 a.m.
Feb. 3, 2026 Biology Seminar Series: Roots for Resilience: a New Maryland Initiative Rooted in Collaboration Science Complex 2226 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Jan. 30, 2026 Physics Seminar: Physical Regulation in Development: From Cells to Tissue Science Complex 1230 11 a.m. – 12 Noon
Jan. 28, 2026 Mathematics Seminar: Functional Dimension in ReLU Neural Networks 7800 York Road
Room 321
4 – 5 p.m.
Jan. 16, 2026 Public Planetarium Show: One Sky Science Complex 2206
The Planetarium
7 and 7:45 p.m.