Rock and roll and unleashed curiosity with Science on the Square
There's still time to unleash your curiosity! Wisconsin Science Festival runs through 10/26 with venues all over the state! Go to wiscifest.org to find out more.
Wisconsin Science Festival makes curiosity to go with “Science in a Bag”
Science in a Bag is an initiative that will deliver 3,000 drawstring backpacks to libraries across Wisconsin. Each bag is filled with ten to twelve hands-on experiments and activities designed to spark curiosity, plus access to an online portal for more ways to engage with STEAM.
Wisconsin Science Festival Rolls Out 2025 Feature: “Rock and Roll”
The 15th annual Wisconsin Science Festival, set to take place October 16–26, 2025, has announced its theme: Rock and Roll. “It’s a play on words—not just about sound and music, but also the geology that shapes Wisconsin, the physics of motion, and the creative energy that drives discovery,” says Sam Mulrooney, Director of the Wisconsin Science Festival. Host registration is now open for those interested in submitting an event for this year’s festival.
Who Do Researchers Turn to When They Need Help with Coding? Dr. Sarah Stevens!
Badger Talks (Video) featuring Sarah Stevens, Data Science Hub Director
A Visit to Virtual Reality with Dr. Kevin Ponto
Badger Talks (Video) speaks to Dr. Kevin Ponto, Audrey Rothermel Bascom Professor at the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery about his lab's exciting work with virtual and extended reality and its many scientific applications.
Opportunities for Entrepreneurship
Badger Talks Quick Picks (Video) featuring Jon Eckhardt, Discovery Fellow, Business and Entrepreneurship
Editing Genomes for better eyesight with Dr. Krishanu Saha
Learn how CRISPR technology is being used to correct genetic "misspellings" that cause blindness and other inherited diseases. Kris Saha speaks to Badger talks. Choose #55.
NIH funding cuts are a travesty for biomedical research at UW–Madison
Jo Handelsman speaks to Wisconsin Public Radio's Wisconsin Today about proposed cuts to the National Institutes of Health's overhead rate.
Exploring the Wonders of Science with Leah Elson at the Wisconsin Science Festival
The Wisconsin Science Festival welcomes renowned science influencer and author Leah Elson to engage with audiences of all ages. “I got to take the stage with colleagues from drastically different areas of science and community outreach, joining forces to educate (and entertain) an adult audience–interdisciplinary collaboration at its finest (and most impactful!)," says Elson.
WID Welcomes New Kohler Fellows: Exploring Art, Science, and Interdisciplinary Expression
Each year, the Kohler Fellows program brings together exceptional graduate students from diverse fields of study to engage in innovative research, public engagement, and creative projects.
