Energy Institute Student Hub

Clubs, events, and opportunities for students of all disciplines interested in creating solutions to energy challenges.

A hub of resources and opportunities for UT students of all academic disciplines interested in energy and energy-related topics.

Upcoming Events

The 2027 Marine Energy Collegiate Competition

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Scheduled
Monday March 16, 2026, 3:00 pm - Saturday May 2, 2026, 11:59 pm
Challenging multidisciplinary teams of undergraduate and graduate students to offer unique solutions to modern marine energy challenges

Forty Acres Founders Pitch Competition Finals

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Scheduled
Thursday April 23, 2026, 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Hosted by the Herb Kelleher Entrepreneurship Center, the Forty Acres Founders Pitch Competition Finals features four top student startups pitching for $20,000 in grant funding!

2026 BEST Symposium

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Scheduled
Monday July 27, 2026, 8:00 am - Wednesday July 29, 2026, 8:30 am
The BEST Symposium will be held virtually from July 27–29, 2026. This industrial research career conference, sponsored by Dow, is designed to introduce underrepresented U.S. doctoral and postdoctoral scientists to the wide range of rewarding careers in industrial research, including the many opportunities available at Dow – one of the world’s leading materials science companies. The conference, developed jointly by Dow’s minority scientists and PhD recruiting team, reflects Dow’s strong commitment to building and sustaining a diverse scientific workforce.
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Graduate Portfolio Program in Energy Studies (GPPES)

This interdisciplinary portfolio program, administered by the Energy Institute, complements students' degree programs by providing a solid foundation in energy policy and a credential that demonstrates proficiency in the energy field to future employers or others. Students gain an understanding of energy systems, technology, and environmental challenges by taking courses offered across eight schools and colleges at the university and completing a research project.

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Student Hub Resources

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Student Clubs & Organizations

With the help of the Longhorn Energy Club and TEX-E fellows, the Energy Institute went searching for all of UT's student-led clubs and organizations that are focused on energy and energy-related topics such as environment, sustainability, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

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Events

To support and strengthen the UT energy ecosystem, the Energy Institute collects events of interest to the UT energy community happening across the Forty Acres and the Austin area. View our events to find free local events, networking opportunities, workshops, and more.

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Entrepreneurship

The Energy Institute created the Energy Ventures Practicum in partnership with Texas Venture Labs to help grow the UT energy startup ecosystem and coordinates UT's participation in the Texas Exchange for Energy and Climate Entrepreneurship (TEX-E), which aims to bridge the gap between academia and industry to strengthen energy security and advance decarbonization.

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Energy Ventures Practicum 
TEX-E

Longhorn Energy Club, the social club for all things energy at UT Austin, is accepting applications for their executive board. This is an opportunity to connect across disciplines and gain hands-on leadership experience. Applications close June 18. 

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Energy Opportunities—Straight to Your Inbox

Join our student listserv to receive news about energy-related events and opportunities, such as job and internship notices, calls for proposals, and more.

Are we missing something? Have questions?

Is there a student organization, event, resource, or opportunity we should include in the Energy Student Hub? Let us know! 

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