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.
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.
Regenerative Coexistence Mural Coming to Life
Official unveiling will be on October 20th
Applications Now Open for 2024-25 Kohler Fellowship Program
Applications are now open for graduate students to apply to be a Kohler Fellow! Hosted by the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery, this celebrated fellowship program matches artists and scientists to create art-science fusion projects with a $3,000 stipend over the course of the program. The application deadline is September 30th for full consideration. APPLY NOW.
PBS host Kallie Moore to visit UW–Madison as spring Science Writer in Residence
On March 13 from 7 to 8 p.m. she will provide a behind-the-scenes look at her work as a professional YouTuber and science communicator for PBS “Eons” at Wisconsin Institute for Discovery’s monthly lecture series, Crossroads of Ideas.
