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SUMMARY:Michelle Thaller: Cosmic Treasures
DESCRIPTION:Chasing Asteroids for Clues to the Origins of Life\n\n\nJoin Michelle Thaller\, former NASA science communicator\, for an evening exploring the origins of life. Thaller\, in conversation with Eric Wilcots\, Dean of the College of Letters & Sciences and Professor in the Dept of Astronomy\, will talk about the OSIRIS-REx mission – an audacious project to return a sample from an asteroid. No problem\, right? Just chase down a small rock 200 million miles away\, traveling literally faster than a speeding bullet\, vacuum up a sample of its surface\, and shoot it back to Earth. The story turned out to be more difficult\, dramatic\, and rewarding than anyone expected. Join us to find out why we went to so much trouble to bring back an ancient sample of our solar system and what was waiting inside that absolutely blew our minds. This event will take place in the DeLuca Forum in the Discovery Building. \n Registration requested
URL:https://illuminatingdiscovery.wisc.edu/event/michelle-thaller-cosmic-treasures/
LOCATION:Discovery Building\, 330 North Orchard Street\, De Luca Forum\, Madison\, WI\, 53715\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wisconsin Science Festival
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SUMMARY:The WhySci Variety Show
DESCRIPTION:The most science-inspired variety show in town! Produced by the Wisconsin Science Festival and the UW-Madison Division of the Arts.\n\n\nGet ready to rock your curiosity at the Why Sci Variety Show—a high-energy mashup of science talks\, artful performances\, and live music! This year’s theme is Rock and Roll\, so expect brainy beats\, geology jokes\, and scientific showmanship that will have you thinking and tapping your toes. \nHosted by the always-entertaining Ben Rush and featuring tunes from our live house band: David Hecht & The Who Dat\, this is edu-tainment at its finest. From ancient rocks to musical molecules\, science and art collide in unexpected ways during this one-of-a-kind show. \nDoors and bar open at 6:30pm – show starts at 7pm. \n Get Free Tickets \nProduced in partnership with the UW-Madison Division of the Arts and with support from The Anonymous Fund.
URL:https://illuminatingdiscovery.wisc.edu/event/the-whysci-variety-show/
LOCATION:Majestic Theatre\, 115 King Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wisconsin Science Festival
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SUMMARY:Sci-prov
DESCRIPTION:Science Meets Improv Comedy in this special Wisconsin Science Festival edition! Presented in partnership with Amalgam Improv.\n\n\nJoin the Wisconsin Science Festival and Amalgam Improv for an evening fusing science and spontaneous improv comedy like no other at Sci-prov! \nSci-prov combines science and improv in creative\, funny\, and never before seen ways. In this special\, fusion event\, scientists Rachael Shields and Amy Koike will present their work in short\, digestible presentations followed by brief Q&A\, all of which will become fodder for the improv scenes. The improv scenes are created on the fly\, unique to each show\, and performed by a troupe of phenomenal improvisers! \nRachael Shields is a landscape architect and graduate student in the School of Human Ecology Design Studies program\, while Amy Koike is a PhD student in the People and Robots Lab at UW-Madison. \nLight refreshments and cash bar available. Tickets are free and registration is requested to ensure adequate seating. \n RSVP for your Free  Tickets \n\n\nWe value inclusion and access for all participants. If you would like to request reasonable accommodations to enhance your participation experience\, please email idhub@wid.wisc.edu no later than 2 weeks prior to the event. This event is wheelchair accessible.
URL:https://illuminatingdiscovery.wisc.edu/event/sci-prov-2/
LOCATION:Discovery Building\, 330 North Orchard Street\, De Luca Forum\, Madison\, WI\, 53715\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wisconsin Science Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241019T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241019T130000
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SUMMARY:Discovery Expo – Community Day
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Morgridge Institute for Research. The Discovery Exp Community Day invites learners of all ages to the Discovery Building on UW-Madison’s campus to experience dozens of interactive\, hands-on exploration stations that feature STEM activities ranging from virtual reality to health and medicine\, chemistry\, physics demonstrations and more!  Explore the hands-on activities at your own pace and interact with scientists\, STEM professionals and students from UW-Madison and beyond!\nCONTACT: 316-4390\, info@wiscifest.org\nURL: https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/discovery-expo-community-day-presented-by-morgridge-institute-for-research/
URL:https://illuminatingdiscovery.wisc.edu/event/discovery-expo-community-day/
LOCATION:1st Floor\, Discovery Building
CATEGORIES:Wisconsin Science Festival
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SUMMARY:Badgers on Tap: Wisconsin Agriculture at Delta Beer Lab
DESCRIPTION:in collaboration with the Wisconsin Science Festival. Join for a pint and a night of learning\, activities\, and good cheer at Delta Beer Lab on October 18 at 7:00 PM! Listen to engaging 15-minute flash talks\, and participate in trivia\, bingo\, and more! This event is in-person\, and no registration is necessary.\nAdam Borger: Food Microbiology: The Good Microbes\, The Bad Microbes and the Ugly Microbes\nJerry Clark: Malting Barley Research for the Craft Brewing Industry\nKevin Myers: A Wild Strain of Brewer's Yeast Engineered to Make Biofuel\nCONTACT: 263-7793\, badgertalks@uwmad.wisc.edu\nURL: https://badgertalks.wisc.edu/badgers-on-tap/
URL:https://illuminatingdiscovery.wisc.edu/event/badgers-on-tap-wisconsin-agriculture-at-delta-beer-lab/
LOCATION:167 E Badger Rd\, Madison\, WI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wisconsin Science Festival
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SUMMARY:Science on the Square – Madison Night Market Fusion
DESCRIPTION:Join us for one fantastic night that blends science with downtown Madison businesses!. Back for its seventh year\, the ever-popular Science on the Square event is again fusing with the Madison Night Market to create a unique way to explore hands-on science activities while also supporting local businesses and vendors. In 2024\, our focus is on agriculture\, aiming to showcase its profound impact on our world.\nCONTACT: 316-4390\, info@wiscifest.org\nURL: https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/science-on-the-square-madison-night-market-fusion-4/
URL:https://illuminatingdiscovery.wisc.edu/event/science-on-the-square-madison-night-market-fusion/
LOCATION:State Street\, Downtown Madison
CATEGORIES:Wisconsin Science Festival
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SUMMARY:MadPrompts
DESCRIPTION:Creativity Unleashed. Join us for an exhilarating evening of wit\, artistry and prompt engineering at MadPrompts\, presented by WARF and the Data Science Institute! MadPrompts is not just an event; it's a mesmerizing game show-style competition where talented contestants race against the clock to craft captivating images inspired by a mysterious meta prompt. The fusion of art and technology promises to be nothing short of extraordinary.\nCONTACT: anaas@warf.org\nURL: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/madprompts-creativity-unleashed-tickets-993842538787
URL:https://illuminatingdiscovery.wisc.edu/event/madprompts/
LOCATION:H.F. DeLuca Forum\, Discovery Building
CATEGORIES:Wisconsin Science Festival
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SUMMARY:"Wisconsin's Busy Bees": Virtual Wisconsin Science Festival Badger Talk
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: PJ Liesch. This free\, virtual event will take place on October 16\, 2024 at 4:00 PM and is a part of the Wisconsin Science Festival. The Bloomer Public Library will be hosting an optional viewing of the Zoom in the community room. To register for the Zoom\, visit here: https://bit.ly/4d5tEMJ\nCONTACT: 263-7793\, badgertalks@uwmad.wisc.edu\nURL: https://badgertalks.wisc.edu\nONLINE: https://www.facebook.com/share/Ruawycx8TdNMjGUb/
URL:https://illuminatingdiscovery.wisc.edu/event/wisconsins-busy-bees-virtual-wisconsin-science-festival-badger-talk/
LOCATION:(Online)
CATEGORIES:Wisconsin Science Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241015T190000
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SUMMARY:Big Ideas for Busy People: Fields of Wonder
DESCRIPTION:A celebration at the intersection of art and science. Nerdy talks\, performances\, Adult Swim crafts\, prizes\, and more!\n\n\nDoors and bar open at 6:30pm\, event takes place 7-9pm. Mark your calendars for a unique\, interactive event! \nJoin the Wisconsin Science Festival and friends for an unforgettable night at the intersection of art and science. Hear flash talks from incredible scientists on an array of topics\, enjoy dance performances supported by the UW-Madison Division of the Arts\, take in the musical wonder of the fiddle\, and get creative with crafts led by the Madison Children’s Museum Adult Swim team. \nThis event is free and in town for one-night-only. You won’t want to miss it! \nClick here to view the full presenter information! \n\n\nEmcee: Ben Rush\, PhD\, MPH \nScience Presenters: Leah Elson\, DJ LeClear\, Ania Bialic\, & Izzy Ross \nMusical Interludes: Daithi Wolfe (fiddle) \nDance Performances: Guy Thorne and the MUKULA Indian Dance group
URL:https://illuminatingdiscovery.wisc.edu/event/big-ideas-for-busy-people-fields-of-wonder-2/
LOCATION:Majestic Theatre\, 115 King Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Wisconsin Science Festival
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SUMMARY:Badgers on Tap: Wisconsin Agriculture at Amorphic Beer
DESCRIPTION:in collaboration with the Wisconsin Science Festival. Join for a pint and a night of learning\, activities\, and good cheer at Amorphic Beer on October 15 at 7:00 PM! Listen to engaging 15-minute flash talks\, and participate in trivia\, bingo\, and more! This event is in-person\, and no registration is necessary.\nMichaela Hoffelmeyer: LGBTQ+ Farmers\nShelby Ellison: Collecting Cannabis through Citizen Scientist Collaboration\nCaitilyn Allen: Fruits of the Fore-mothers of Wisconsin Farming\nCONTACT: 263-7793\, badgertalks@uwmad.wisc.edu\nURL: https://badgertalks.wisc.edu/badgers-on-tap
URL:https://illuminatingdiscovery.wisc.edu/event/badgers-on-tap-wisconsin-agriculture-at-amorphic-beer/
LOCATION:Amorphic Beer\, 3700 N Fratney St\, Milwaukee\, WI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wisconsin Science Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241014T140000
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SUMMARY:"X Marks the Spot: Places of Great Discoveries at UW-Madison": In-Person Badger Talk in Sun Prairie\, WI
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Tom Zinnen. This is a free\, in-person event hosted by Talamore Senior Living of Sun Prairie on October 14\, 2024 at 2:00 PM as a part of the Wisconsin Science Festival. No registration is necessary to attend.\nExplore the people and the places of great discoveries at UW-Madison that have changed how we look at life and how we lead our lives\, including the discovery of vitamins\, DNA breakthroughs that won four Nobel Prizes in Medicine\, and the development of human embryonic stem cells.\nCONTACT: 263-7793\, badgertalks@uwmad.wisc.edu\nURL: https://www.facebook.com/share/fCQ2ytDskbjiQfyv/
URL:https://illuminatingdiscovery.wisc.edu/event/x-marks-the-spot-places-of-great-discoveries-at-uw-madison-in-person-badger-talk-in-sun-prairie-wi/
LOCATION:275 North City Station Drive\, Sun Prairie\, WI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wisconsin Science Festival
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SUMMARY:Wisconsin Science Festival
DESCRIPTION:*Note: actual end time may vary.*\nCuriosity Unleashed!. Held across campus and throughout Wisconsin\, the weeklong festival is packed with activities for people of all ages. Events include hands-on science exhibitions\, demonstrations\, performances\, tours\, pub nights\, workshops and more.\nCONTACT: 316-4390 info@wiscifest.org.\nURL: http://WiSciFest.org\nONLINE: https://wiscifest.org
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/
LOCATION:Throughout Wisconsin  (Also offered online)
CATEGORIES:Wisconsin Science Festival
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SUMMARY:Big Ideas for Busy People–Am AI Art\, Too?: How Is AI Transforming the Creative Process
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URL:https://illuminatingdiscovery.wisc.edu/event/big-ideas-for-busy-people-am-ai-art-too-how-is-ai-transforming-the-creative-process/
LOCATION:Union South – Marquee Theater\, 1308 W Dayton St #245\, Madison\, WI\, 53715\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Wisconsin Science Festival
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