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SUMMARY:Crossroads of Ideas: Trusting the Data
DESCRIPTION:We often hear that we should “follow the data.” But what does that really mean? \nFrom healthcare and artificial intelligence to climate research and public policy\, data has become one of society’s most valuable resources. Yet data alone doesn’t tell the whole story. Statistics help us understand uncertainty\, identify meaningful trends\, and make informed decisions—even when the answers aren’t simple. \nJoin Dr. Susan Monarez\, former CDC director\, in conversation with UW–Madison statistician Dr. Claudia Solís-Lemus for an engaging discussion about the promises and pitfalls of our increasingly data-driven world. Together\, they’ll explore how scientists transform information into insight\, why uncertainty is a fundamental part of research\, and what it takes to communicate evidence in ways that build understanding and trust.
URL:https://illuminatingdiscovery.wisc.edu/event/crossroads-of-ideas-statistics/
LOCATION:Discovery Building\, 330 North Orchard Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53715\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crossroads
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SUMMARY:Sci-prov: The Workshops - Stage Presence (Fall Session)
DESCRIPTION:FREE WORKSHOP! Better science communication through improv. This workshop will focus on stage presence!\n\n\nWorkshop Topic: Stage Presence \nThis workshop focuses on feeling comfortable on the stage including speaking\, physical presence\, and with technology. Activities focus on using microphones\, moving around on stage\, pauses\, and engaging with the audience. \nThis workshop will take place in room 1145 in the Discovery Building. \nSpace is limited – RSVP required! \n\n\nThese 2-hour workshops are designed for graduate students\, post-docs\, staff\, and faculty in STEM related fields who want to sharpen their ability to communicate effectively and adaptively. In research and industry alike\, ideas often need to be shared in real time with diverse audiences- from colleagues and collaborators to decision-makers and the public. These sessions provide a lively\, low-stakes space to build confidence in handling the unexpected and the ability to pivot one’s communication. Through fun applied improv practice\, participants will experiment with spontaneous speaking\, respond to mistakes\, and network. Each workshop will focus one a different area of communication – attend one or all of the workshop sessions! \n\n\nOther sessions this fall: \n\nMessage Crafting – September 16th\nListening & Empathy – October 14th\n\n\n\nVisit illuminatingdiscovery.wisc.edu/sci-prov to check out all upcoming workshops and Sci-prov shows!
URL:https://illuminatingdiscovery.wisc.edu/event/sci-prov-the-workshops-stage-presence-fall-session/
LOCATION:Discovery Building – Room 1145\, 330 North Orchard Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53715\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sci-prov
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SUMMARY:SoundWaves: Origins - The Spark of Life
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the 50th edition of SoundWaves as we explore the Spark of Life! The second installment in the Origins series. \n\n\n\n\nIn the 2026-27 academic year\, SoundWaves is exploring Origins – from the start of the universe to how we developed language\, join us for this four-part series as we uncover the origins of who we are. As always\, each lecture is paired with live\, musical performance as it relates to the theme of the evening. \n\n\n\n\nIn this second part\, we are diving into the Spark of Life as we celebrate the 50th edition of SoundWaves since it’s creation back in 2011. Topics include geochemistry\, microbiology\, and astrobiology and as always\, will be paired with live performance! This event will take place in the DeLuca Forum in the Discovery Building. \n\n\n\n\nSoundWaves combines scientific lectures about the world with live classical music performances. Each event revolves around a theme\, exploring it first from many scientific angles and then through the lens of music. The program begins and concludes with a live performance of music related to the evening’s theme.
URL:https://illuminatingdiscovery.wisc.edu/event/soundwaves-the-spark-of-life/
LOCATION:Discovery Building\, 330 North Orchard Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53715\, United States
CATEGORIES:SoundWaves
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