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SUMMARY:Indigenous Language Table
DESCRIPTION:Open Language Table for Indigenous Languages. Most Wednesdays on the first floor of the Discovery Building and hosted by the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery ID Hub in Room 1145. An Indigenous Language Table is designed to enable language learners to develop spoken language skills outside of the classroom setting\, build community\, strengthen language purpose\, and normalize indigenous language with representation. All learners are welcome to attend!\nCONTACT: lredeagle@wisc.edu\nURL: https://illuminatingdiscovery.wisc.edu/indigenous-language-table/
URL:https://illuminatingdiscovery.wisc.edu/event/indigenous-language-table-3/
LOCATION:Discovery Building\, 330 North Orchard Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53715\, United States
CATEGORIES:Indigenous Language Table
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240216T193000
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SUMMARY:SoundWaves:
DESCRIPTION:A Celebration of Time\, pt 3\n\n\nIn this third presentation of Celebrations of Time\, SoundWaves is looking at how we know when events occurred in the past\, through the lens of geology (objects on Earth)\, astronomy (distant objects)\, anthropology (human prehistory)\, pathology (the human body)\, and\, as always\, music. \n \nPresenters: \nBrad Singer – Department of Geoscience \nProfessor Brad Singer is a Vilas Distinguished Achievement Professor and the Geoscience department chair. His research uses high-precision geochronology to resolve fundamental geoscientific problems. He leads the WiscAr Geochronology Labs at UW-Madison – a state-of-the-art 40Ar/39Ar dating facility capable of addressing questions spanning the entirety of Earth history. \n \nKate Grier – Astronomy \nDr. Kate Grier is an assistant professor at the UW-Madison department of astronomy. Her research interests include active galactic nuclei\, supermassive black holes\, reverberation mapping\, quasars\, and more. Grier utilizes a wide range of techniques and observing facilities in her research into measuring masses of black holes. \n \nJamie Kallan – Pathology & Lab Medicine \nDr. Jamie Kallan is an assistant professor in the department of pathology and laboratory medicine at UW-Madison. Kallan has been in active practice in the field of pathology and forensic autopsy for over 10 years and is currently on the clinical health sciences faculty at UW specializing in autopsy. \n \nGilliane Monnier – Anthropology (University of Minnesota) \nDr. Gilliane Monnier is an associate professor in anthropology at the University of Minnesota. She studies Neanderthal behavior through their use of stone tools\, both in the lab and out in the field. Monnier uses her expertise in microarchaeology and lithic analysis and is currently studying Neanderthal response to climatic and environmental change 60-40\,000 years ago. \n \nDawn Wohn – Music \nDawn Wohn is violin teaching faculty at the UW Madison Mead Witter School of Music. Wohn has performed across five continents including Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center\, as well as appearing as a soloist for numerous live-broadcast performances. Dawn has played the violin since the age of 4 and trained at The Juilliard School\, Yale University\, and Stony Brook University. \n \nDaniel Grabois – Music and SoundWaves Curator \n \n\n\nEvent is free of charge but registration is requested as space is limited. \nFood available for purchase at Steenbock’s on Orchard until 7:00pm\, beverage available for purchase at Steenbock’s until 7:30pm. \nWe value inclusion and access for all participants. If you would like to request reasonable accommodations to enhance your participation experience\, please email info@wiscifest.org no later than 2 weeks prior to the event. This event is wheelchair accessible.
URL:https://illuminatingdiscovery.wisc.edu/event/a-celebration-of-time-pt-3/
LOCATION:Discovery Building\, 330 North Orchard Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53715\, United States
CATEGORIES:SoundWaves
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240223T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240223T190000
DTSTAMP:20260417T040103
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SUMMARY:Pours & Prose
DESCRIPTION:A Celebration of Wine and Wine People\n\n\nPresented by the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery Writer in Residence\, join us for an evening celebrating all things wine! \nMichelle Wildgen\, WID Writer-in-Residence\, recently released her latest book\, Wine People\, which made the Oprah Daily list\, TIME’s “25 New Books You Need to Read This Summer\,” and many others. Join us at our “Pours & Prose” event for an exclusive evening celebrating wine and Wine People. Published in August 2023\, Wine People invites readers to travel from Madison\, WI\, and Sonoma\, CA\, to Italy\, France\, and Germany and follow two wine professionals as they navigate friendship and ambition. \nTickets to Pours & Prose include: \n\nA signed copy of Wine People\nA free bottle of wine from a generous donor to enjoy after the event\nHors d’oeuvre reception\n1 drink ticket (in addition to the wine tasting)\nAn excerpt reading from Wildgen’s novel\nGuided wine tasting with L’Etoile’s Wine Director\, Michael Kwas\n\nAnd more! \nJoin us at the Discovery Building on February 23rd\, 5-7pm\, for this special event! \n* Must be 21+ to participate in this event.* Proceeds go towards supporting the WID Writer in Residence Program.
URL:https://illuminatingdiscovery.wisc.edu/event/pours-prose/
LOCATION:Discovery Building\, 330 North Orchard Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53715\, United States
CATEGORIES:Writer in Residence
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240229T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240229T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T040103
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SUMMARY:Crossroads of Ideas:
DESCRIPTION:LEAPing Forward: How Wisconsin is shaping the future of materials science\n\n\nLocal electrode atom probe (LEAP) is a novel analysis technique combining both 3D imaging and precise atomic-scale chemical composition measurements. Exclusively developed by CAMECA\, the atom probe is a prime example of Wisconsin innovation and discovery. Dr Katherine Rice\, Applications Lab Manager at CAMECA Instruments\, will share an introduction to this technology\, some of the fun applications of LEAP\, and the way UW–Madison and Wisconsin played a pivotal role. \n\n\nDr. Katherine Rice is the Applications Lab Manager at CAMECA Instruments inMadison\, WI. Prior to leading the lab\, she was an Applications Scientist at CAMECA forAtom Probe Tomography. She received her Masters of Science and PhD in Chemicaland Biological Engineering from the University of Colorado-Boulder under thesupervision of Dr. Mark Stoykovich and Dr. Aaron Saunders. Katherine completed apostdoctoral fellowship at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST-Boulder) before joining CAMECA in 2014. She obtained her MBA from the University ofWisconsin-Whitewater in 2018. Her research interests include atom probe tomography\,microscopy\, and materials science. \n\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 info@wiscifest.org no later than 2 weeks prior to the event. This event is wheelchair accessible.
URL:https://illuminatingdiscovery.wisc.edu/event/crossroads-of-ideas-24feb/
LOCATION:Discovery Building\, 330 North Orchard Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53715\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crossroads
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240417T190000
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SUMMARY:Crossroads of Ideas: Tomorrow's Yellowstone
DESCRIPTION:Yellowstone\, climate change and the importance of sharing science.\n\n\nThis edition of Crossroads of Ideas will feature a panel discussion hosted by Kelly Tyrrell and will cover the topics of how Tomorrow’s Yellowstone came about\, an overview of Monica Turner’s lab’s work\, and how the University Communications team approached the project before arriving in\, during\, and after the trip to Yellowstone National Park. UComm shares how they worked with the students on the ground and balanced the many themes at play in the project. \n\n\nSpeakers: \nMonica Turner\, principal investigator \nTimon Keller\, Turner Lab researcher \nAlthea Dotzour\, photographer \nElise Mahon\, project lead/videographer \nJason Weiss\, videographer \nKelly Tyrrell\, panel moderator \n\n\n*NOTE: This link is for in-person registration only. If you would like to attend via livestream\, please register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/crossroads-of-ideas-tomorrows-yellowstone-streaming-tickets-878192024987  \nWe value inclusion and access for all participants. If you would like to request reasonable accommodations to enhance your participation experience\, please email info@wiscifest.org no later than 2 weeks prior to the event. This event is wheelchair accessible.
URL:https://illuminatingdiscovery.wisc.edu/event/crossroads-of-ideas-yellowstone-climate-change-and-sharing-science/
LOCATION:Discovery Building\, 330 North Orchard Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53715\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crossroads,Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240417T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240417T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T040103
CREATED:20240405T222931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T202905Z
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SUMMARY:Crossroads of Ideas: Tomorrow's Yellowstone (Streaming)
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: This registration link for virtual attendance only.  Yellowstone\, climate change and the importance of sharing science.\n\n\nThis edition of Crossroads of Ideas will feature a panel discussion hosted by Kelly Tyrrell and will cover the topics of how Tomorrow’s Yellowstone came about\, an overview of Monica Turner’s lab’s work\, and how the University Communications team approached the project before arriving in\, during\, and after the trip to Yellowstone National Park. UComm shares how they worked with the students on the ground and balanced the many themes at play in the project. \n\n\nSpeakers: \nMonica Turner\, principal investigator \nTimon Keller\, Turner Lab researcher \nAlthea Dotzour\, photographer \nElise Mahon\, project lead/videographer \nJason Weiss\, videographer \nKelly Tyrrell\, panel moderator \n\n\n*NOTE: This registration link is for virtual attendance only. If you would like to attend in person\, please register at : https://illuminatingdiscovery.wisc.edu/event/crossroads-of-ideas-yellowstone-climate-change-and-sharing-science/ \nWe value inclusion and access for all participants. If you would like to request reasonable accommodations to enhance your participation experience\, please email info@wiscifest.org no later than 2 weeks prior to the event. This event is wheelchair accessible.
URL:https://illuminatingdiscovery.wisc.edu/event/crossroads-of-ideas-tomorrows-yellowstone-streaming/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Crossroads,Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240419T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240419T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T040103
CREATED:20231206T185124Z
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SUMMARY:SoundWaves:
DESCRIPTION:A Celebration of Time\, pt 4\n\n\nSoundWaves has been looking at and listening to time – join us for Celebrations of Time\, Part 4\, the final edition of this time-based series! Learn about how dating and relationships have changed over time from a psychologist\, the way we know how to walk from a kinesiologist\, why and how the stock market changes over time\, and of course\, enjoy a beautiful musical performance linked to the theme of time. The event is free but registration is requested. This gathering will take place at the HAMEL MUSIC CENTER\, Collins Recital Hall. Register here! \n\n\nCatalina Toma (Communication Science) \nAndrea Mason (Kinesiology) \nSara Hotchkiss (Botany) \nDavid Brown (Finance) \nJames Waldo (Cello) \nChristopher Taylor (Piano) \nDaniel Grabois (Host) \n\n\nEvent is free of charge but registration is requested as space is limited. This edition of SoundWaves will take place in Collins Hall within Hamel Music Center. \nWe value inclusion and access for all participants. If you would like to request reasonable accommodations to enhance your participation experience\, please email info@wiscifest.org no later than 2 weeks prior to the event. This event is wheelchair accessible.
URL:https://illuminatingdiscovery.wisc.edu/event/a-celebration-of-time-pt-4/
LOCATION:Hamel Music Center\, 740 University Avenue\, Madison\, WI\, 53706\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,SoundWaves
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240508T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240508T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T040103
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240508T185843Z
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SUMMARY:Crossroads of Ideas: Democratizing Data
DESCRIPTION:Making Scientific Data FAIR\n\n\nThis last Crossroads of Ideas of the semester will feature presentations and a fireside chat all about the data life cycle and what it takes to make scientific data FAIR – Findable\, Accessible\, Interoperable\, and Reuseable. Panelists will journey through a day in the life of data from collection to interpretation\, the ways scientific data is made available to both the scientific community and the world\, and the importance of openness. \n\n\nPanelists: \nBrian Bockelman\, Investigator\, Research Computing\, Morgridge Institute for Research  \nMargaret Thairu\, Researcher\, Handelsman Lab \, Wisconsin Institute for Discovery \nCameron Cook\, Data & Digital Scholarship Manager\, UW–Madison Libraries \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 info@wiscifest.org no later than 2 weeks prior to the event. This event is wheelchair accessible.
URL:https://illuminatingdiscovery.wisc.edu/event/crossroads-of-ideas-democratizing-data/
LOCATION:Discovery Building\, 330 North Orchard Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53715\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crossroads,Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240612T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240613T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T040103
CREATED:20240308T194348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T202058Z
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SUMMARY:2024 Tiny Earth Summer Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Join students\, instructors\, and researchers from around the world for Tiny Earth’s 2024 Summer Symposium in Madison\, Wisconsin.\n\n\nThe Tiny Earth Summer Symposium is a two-day event designed to showcase student research findings\, delve into current advancements and challenges in antibiotic discovery\, and engage instructors in sharing instructional innovations. Join us in person at the University of Wisconsin–Madison for an opportunity to network with Tiny Earth researchers from around the globe. \nTiny Earth Partner Instructors (TEPIs) will convene on June 12th to engage and share new innovations in teaching and learning. TEPI Day will feature Tapas Talks\, a series of bite-sized\, dynamic presentations\, plus new updates and content from Tiny Earth Headquarters. June 13th will feature a student research poster session and plenary sessions from expert researchers in antibiotic discovery! \nFor event details and registration visit the 2024 Tiny Earth Summer Symposium webpage. \nBe sure to request lodging and indicate your dietary restrictions using this form.
URL:https://illuminatingdiscovery.wisc.edu/event/2024-tiny-earth-summer-symposium/
LOCATION:Wisconsin Institute for Discovery\, 330 North Orchard Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53715\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tiny Earth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241014T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241014T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T040103
CREATED:20240918T204300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241013T214332Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241014T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241014T193000
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SUMMARY:Badgers on Tap: Microbiology 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 Badger State Brewing on October 14 at 6:30 PM! Listen to engaging 15-minute flash talks\, & participate in trivia & bingo! This event is in-person\, and no registration is necessary.\nRob Striker: How the “game of T cells” influences your risk of infections and cancer\nHolly Nichols: Gut Gladiators: Bacteria Battling to the Death in the Mosquito Gut\nHeather Emery: Gut Feeling – How Microbes Shape your Health and Happiness\nCONTACT: 263-7793\, badgertalks@uwmad.wisc.edu\nURL: https://badgertalks.wisc.edu/badgers-on-tap/
URL:https://illuminatingdiscovery.wisc.edu/event/badgers-on-tap-microbiology-at-delta-beer-lab/
LOCATION:167 E Badger Rd\, Madison\, WI\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241014T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241014T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T040103
CREATED:20240903T201427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241014T212847Z
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SUMMARY:Crossroads of Ideas: Wisconsin's Role in Shaping the Future of Agriculture
DESCRIPTION:Glenda Gillaspy (UW-Madison College of Agriculture and Life Sciences) moderates a lively panel discussion.\n\n\nThis engaging panel discussion will take a deeper look into the innovation and tradition of Wisconsin agriculture and the opportunities and challenges we face at the leading edge of sustainable systems. Moderated by Dr. Glenda Gillaspy\, Dean of UW-Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences\, and featuring researchers who are helping establish Wisconsin as the leader in agricultural advancement and innovation. \nPanelists: \n\nDr. Julie Dawson – Professor in the UW-Madison Department of Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences and Extension Specialist for Regional Food Systems. Research and extension interests include plant breeding for organic systems and participatory research in regional food systems. She is an academic cooperator with the USDA on the Farmer Seed Liaison initiative\, focused on promoting fair competition and innovation in the seed industry.\nDr. Randy Jackson – Joined the Department of Agronomy (now the Department of Plant & Agroecosystem Sciences) at UW-Madison in 2003. Jackson teaches Grassland Ecology and co-instructs Agroecology-An Introduction to the Ecology of Food and Agriculture. His grassland ecology group studies how carbon and nutrients flow into\, within\, and out of grassland ecosystems\, including prairie\, pasture\, and row-crop communities.\nDr. Rebecca Smith – Assistant professor of plant and agroecosystem sciences at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and a researcher with the Wisconsin Energy Institute and the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center (GLBRC). Smith’s research focuses on how to make alter the plant cell wall to improve plant digestibility\, animal nutrition\, and dairy sustainability.\nDr. Shawn Conley – Professor and the State Soybean and Small Grain Specialist at the University of Wisconsin\, Madison. Conley leads the UW Soybean Research Program “a.k.a. The UW BeanTeam” and actively collaborates across all disciplines to generate science-based solutions to address real world problems in soybean and small grain production systems.\n\nLink to full presenter bios. \nThis is a free event – registration is requested to ensure adequate seating. \n \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/crossroads-of-ideas-wisconsins-role-in-shaping-the-future-of-ag/
LOCATION:Discovery Building\, 330 North Orchard Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53715\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crossroads,Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241015T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241015T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T040103
CREATED:20240821T194352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T214335Z
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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:20241015T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241015T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T040103
CREATED:20240926T151918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T212823Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241016T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241016T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T040103
CREATED:20240724T174341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T214335Z
UID:10001792-1729094400-1729098000@illuminatingdiscovery.wisc.edu
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241016T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241016T193000
DTSTAMP:20260417T040103
CREATED:20240816T192826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241016T214409Z
UID:10001794-1729101600-1729107000@illuminatingdiscovery.wisc.edu
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241017T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241017T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T040103
CREATED:20240903T204327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T215815Z
UID:10001803-1729184400-1729198800@illuminatingdiscovery.wisc.edu
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241018T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241018T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T040103
CREATED:20240821T194353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241018T215923Z
UID:10001796-1729278000-1729281600@illuminatingdiscovery.wisc.edu
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241018T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241018T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T040103
CREATED:20240902T215819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241018T215843Z
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SUMMARY:SoundWaves: Developing Ideas\, Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Explore how trends\, plans\, viewpoints\, projects\, materials\, and sounds develop.  Where we are and where we might be headed in the future.\n\n\nAll year\, SoundWaves will explore the concept of Development. In our first event\, we ask: How did the development of monotheism affect human society? How do plants evolve\, and how do we help them evolve? What is all this about AI? How does research and creativity give birth to a novel? And what does development mean in the context of music? Find out on October 18\, at 7:30pm in the DeLuca Forum in the Discovery Building. This SoundWaves event is part of the Wisconsin Science Festival. \nWilliam Tracy\, Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences \nMichael Bell\, Community and Environmental Sociology \nJerry Zhu\, Computer Science \nMichelle Wildgen\, WID Writer-in-Residence \nThis event will take place in the DeLuca Forum in the Discovery Building. This is a free event\, however registration is requested to ensure adequate seating. \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. \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 concludes with a live performance of music related to the evening’s theme.
URL:https://illuminatingdiscovery.wisc.edu/event/soundwaves-developing-ideas-2/
LOCATION:Discovery Building\, 330 North Orchard Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53715\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,SoundWaves
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241019T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241019T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T040103
CREATED:20240903T204328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241018T215924Z
UID:10001805-1729332000-1729342800@illuminatingdiscovery.wisc.edu
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241101T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241101T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T040103
CREATED:20241019T221318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241101T225759Z
UID:10001820-1730485800-1730491200@illuminatingdiscovery.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:Reclaiming Space\, Reclaiming Stories
DESCRIPTION:Native November Indigenous Art Gallery Opening. As part of Native November\, this gallery opening features 11 student-created art pieces that explore how Indigenous students across UW–Madison have found grounding and purpose through culturally informed art to enhance their mental health practices. By sharing their work\, these students are indigenizing space on campus\, celebrating their heritage\, and inviting the larger UW and public community to engage with the powerful connection between culture and mental well-being.\nCONTACT: lredeagle@wisc.edu\nURL: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/indigenous-art-reclaiming-space-reclaiming-stories-opening-reception-tickets-1031338841237
URL:https://illuminatingdiscovery.wisc.edu/event/reclaiming-space-reclaiming-stories/
LOCATION:Hub Central\, Discovery Building
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241121T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241121T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T040103
CREATED:20240902T215820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T212844Z
UID:10001800-1732215600-1732219200@illuminatingdiscovery.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:Crossroads of Ideas: Growing Without Gravity
DESCRIPTION:Can plants thrive amid the zero-gravity chaos of space?  Could the stars themselves hold the recipe for life?  Join Crossroads to find out!\n\n\nReady to leave Earthly bounds behind? Join us for an absolutely out-of-this-world Crossroads of Ideas\, where astrobiology and astrochemistry come together in cosmic fashion! Plant biologist Dr. Simon Gilroy and astrochemist Dr. Susanna Widicus Weaver are your guides for an evening of star-studded discovery\, diving into everything from the surprising resilience of plants in space to the chemistry that could hint at life beyond our planet. Moderated by Eric Wilcots\, this event will tackle cosmic questions like: How do plants handle the zero-gravity chaos of space? Could the stars themselves hold the recipe for life? With Gilroy’s upcoming plant experiment on the International Space Station and Weaver’s quest to uncover the secrets of interstellar molecules\, this is more than a talk—it’s an invitation to explore life’s mysteries among the stars! \n \nGuest presenters Simon Gilroy\, Susanna Widicus Weaver\, and moderated by Eric Wilcots. \nDr. Simon Gilroy is a plant biologist whose research seeks to understand how plants and microbes respond to the alien world of spaceflight. He received his bachelor’s degree in botany from the university of Cambridge in England and a Ph.D. in plant biochemistry from the University of Edinburgh in Scotland. He pursued postdoctoral research at the University of California at Berkeley before becoming a faculty member at PennState and then moving to his current position in the Department of Botany at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2007. He is a fellow of the American Society for the Advancement of Science and a recipient UW-Madison’s Bassam Shakashiri Public Science Engagement Award. He serves on NASA’s Biological and Physical Sciences Advisory Committee and is currently preparing to send his seventh plant experiment to the International Space Station in March 2025. \n \nSusanna Widicus Weaver\, Vozza Professor of Chemistry and Astronomy at the University of Wisconsin\, is an expert in prebiotic astrochemistry. Her research\, combining laboratory spectroscopy\, observational astronomy\, and chemical modeling\, is aimed at understanding the mechanisms driving interstellar chemistry and the pathways for the formation of life. She received a bachelor’s degree in chemistry at Illinois Wesleyan University (2000) and her Ph.D. in chemistry at Caltech (2005). She was a postdoctoral fellow in Chemistry and Astronomy at the University of Illinois from 2005-2008. Before moving to Wisconsin in 2020\, she was a Professor of Chemistry at Emory University. She is the Provisional Director of the Wisconsin Center for Origins Research at UW-Madison. She is also a member of the Chemical Sciences Roundtable at the National Academy of Sciences. \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/crossroads-of-ideas-gravity-space-out-of-this-world/
LOCATION:Discovery Building\, 330 North Orchard Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53715\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crossroads,Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241122T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241122T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T040103
CREATED:20240902T215821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T212821Z
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SUMMARY:SoundWaves: Developing Ideas\, Part 2
DESCRIPTION:The Universe and Beyond!\n\n\nHow do babies develop language? How are new drugs developed? How did we go from no universe to the universe we know and love? And how does cancer develop in our bodies? How does a musician write a piece of music for himself to play? Find out as SoundWaves continues its yearlong exploration of Development: where are we now\, how did we get here\, and where might we go? \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 concludes with a live performance of music related to the evening’s theme. \nThis episode\, our musical guest is Tom Curry\, Mead Witter School of Music Teaching Faculty\, Tuba and Euphonium. Curry is currently the tubist in the Wisconsin Brass Quintet\, a faculty ensemble-in-residence at the Mead Witter School of Music\, and has performed with the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra\, the Madison Symphony Orchestra\, the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra\, the Joffrey Ballet\, the Chicago Philharmonic and many other orchestras. \nJoin him and our scientific experts as we continue Developing Ideas\, Part 2: \nJennifer Golden\, pharmacy \nMorgan Robertson\, geography \nPeter Timbie\, physics \nJose Ayuso\, dermatology \nDaniel Grabois\, music and host \nThis event will take place in the DeLuca Forum in the Discovery Building. This is a free event\, however registration is requested to ensure adequate seating. \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 https://mailto: idhub@wid.wisc.edu no later than 2 weeks prior to the event. This event is wheelchair accessible.
URL:https://illuminatingdiscovery.wisc.edu/event/soundwaves-developing-ideas/
LOCATION:Discovery Building\, 330 North Orchard Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53715\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,SoundWaves
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241203T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241203T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T040103
CREATED:20241031T150845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T215808Z
UID:10001821-1733252400-1733256000@illuminatingdiscovery.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:Crossroads of Ideas: Communicating through Creativity
DESCRIPTION:Explore how art and science intersect as experts reveal creative ways to deepen our understanding of culture\, justice\, and science!\n\n\nJoin us for Crossroads of Ideas: Communicating through Creativity\, a dynamic fireside chat that explores the intersection of art and science in shaping perspectives and values. Featuring Nan Li\, an expert in science communication who leverages art to inform and influence public opinion; Casey Fletcher\, who focuses on culture\, justice\, and diversity through creative expression; and mural artist Sonya Sankaran\, who bridges the gap by using art as a medium to illuminate scientific concepts. Together\, they’ll dive into how creative approaches can deepen our understanding and appreciation of the world around us. \n\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/crossroads-of-ideas-5/
LOCATION:Discovery Building\, 330 North Orchard Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53715\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crossroads,Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241206T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241206T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T040103
CREATED:20240902T215822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T215813Z
UID:10001783-1733479200-1733486400@illuminatingdiscovery.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:Tiny Earth 2024 Virtual Winter Symposium
DESCRIPTION:(work in progress)
URL:https://illuminatingdiscovery.wisc.edu/event/tiny-earth-2024-virtual-winter-symposium/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Event,Tiny Earth
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250116T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250116T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T040103
CREATED:20240926T152150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T180909Z
UID:10001812-1737054000-1737057600@illuminatingdiscovery.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:Crossroads of Ideas: Gut Instincts - Microbes\, Addiction\, and Immunity
DESCRIPTION:Part 1 of the Microbiome Miniseries\, with Margaret Alexander and Vanessa Sperandio\n\n\nKick off an exciting three-part mini-series on the gut-brain superhighway with UW-Madison researchers Vanessa Sperandio and Maggie Rose Alexander. In this thought-provoking conversation\, they will unpack the complex interplay between gut microbes\, addiction\, and immunity\, sharing cutting-edge research and visionary perspectives on how these connections shape the future of brain and gut health in society. \n\n\nMargaret Alexander is an Assistant Professor at the University of Wisconsin Madison in the department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology. Dr. Alexander’s research is focused on understanding the mechanistic interactions between diet\, the microbiota\, and immune responses and the functional consequences of these interactions for autoimmune diseases. Dr. Alexander did her postdoctoral fellowship at the University of California\, San Francisco in the laboratory of Dr. Peter Turnbaugh in the department of Microbiology and Immunology. She attended Carleton College for her undergraduate degree in Biology and the University of Utah for her PhD in the lab of Dr. Ryan O’Connell studying immune cell communication. \nVanessa Sperandio is the Chair of the Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology in the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the Robert Turell Professor. She was the Jane and Bud Smith Distinguished Chair in Medicine\, and a Professor in the departments of Microbiology and Biochemistry at UT Southwestern Medical Center. She got her bachelors in biology\, and her masters and PhD in Molecular Genetics in the State University of Campinas (UNICAMP) in Brazil. \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/crossroads-of-ideas-microbiome-mini-series-part-1/
LOCATION:Discovery Building\, 330 North Orchard Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53715\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crossroads
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250221T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250221T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T040103
CREATED:20240926T152152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T205509Z
UID:10001814-1740166200-1740171600@illuminatingdiscovery.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:SoundWaves: Developing Ideas\, Part 3
DESCRIPTION:This year\, SoundWaves is exploring how ideas\, trends\, plans\, viewpoints\, projects\, materials\, and sounds develop. Join us for a new four-part series as we dive into how we got to where we are now and where we might be headed in the future. \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 concludes with a live performance of music related to the evening’s theme. \nWhat can archeology tell us about the development of our forebears?\nHow can we develop better conditions for dairy animals?\nHow do babies develop language?\nHow do computer scientists develop operating systems?\nWhat is musical development\, and how did Franz Schubert master it in the beautiful string quartet Death and the Maiden?\nFind out at SoundWaves’ third event in our Development series\, with special guests the Pro Arte Quartet. \nThe Pro Arte Quartet \nSpeakers:\nSarah Clayton\, anthropology \nJennifer van Os\, dairy science \nMike Swift\, comp sci \nJenny Saffran\, psych \nCurator: Daniel Grabois \nThis event will take place in the DeLuca Forum in the Discovery Building. This is a free event\, however registration is requested to ensure adequate seating. \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 https://mailto: idhub@wid.wisc.edu no later than 2 weeks prior to the event. This event is wheelchair accessible.
URL:https://illuminatingdiscovery.wisc.edu/event/soundwaves-developing-ideas-part-3/
LOCATION:Discovery Building\, 330 North Orchard Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53715\, United States
CATEGORIES:SoundWaves
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250304T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250304T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T040103
CREATED:20240926T152151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T163757Z
UID:10001813-1741114800-1741118400@illuminatingdiscovery.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:Crossroads of Ideas: Mindfulness and the Microbiome
DESCRIPTION:Part 3 of the Microbiome Miniseries with panelists Richie Davidson and Jo Handelsman\n\n\nJoin Dr. Richie Davidson and Dr. Jo Handelsman as they explore the intricate connection between the microbiome and mindfulness\, and the immense impact they both have on our wellbeing. This is the third and final part of our three-part microbiome miniseries! \n\n\nDr. Richard Davidson \nDr. Richard Davidson is the founder and director of the Center for Healthy Minds at UW-Madison. Davidson is best known for his groundbreaking work studying emotion and the brain. A friend and confidante of the Dalai Lama\, he is a highly sought after expert and speaker\, leading conversations on well-being on international stages such as the World Economic Forum\, where he served on the Global Council on Mental Health. Time Magazine named Davidson one of “The 100 Most Influential People in the World” in 2006. He was elected to the National Academy of Medicine in 2017. \n\n\nDr. Jo Handelsman \nDr. Jo Handelsman is the Director of the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery at UW-Madison\, a Vilas Research Professor\, and Howard Hughes Medical Institute Professor. She previously served as a science advisor to President Barack Obama as the Associate Director for Science at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) where she served for three years until January 2017\, and was on the faculty at the University of Wisconsin and Yale University before that. She received the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science\, Mathematics\, and Engineering Mentoring from President Obama in 2011 and was inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 2019. \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/crossroads-of-ideas-microbiome-mini-series-part-2/
LOCATION:Discovery Building\, 330 North Orchard Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53715\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crossroads
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250411T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250411T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T040103
CREATED:20240926T152155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T210051Z
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SUMMARY:SoundWaves: Developing Ideas\, Part 4
DESCRIPTION:Explore how trends\, plans\, viewpoints\, projects\, materials\, and sounds develop. Where we are and where we might be headed in the future.\n\n\nThis year\, SoundWaves is exploring how ideas\, trends\, plans\, viewpoints\, projects\, materials\, and sounds develop. Join us for a new four-part series as we dive into how we got to where we are now and where we might be headed in the future. \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 concludes with a live performance of music related to the evening’s theme. \nThis event will take place in the HAMEL MUSIC CENTER\, Mead Witter Foundation Concert Hall (740 University Ave). This is a free event\, however registration is requested to ensure adequate seating. \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 https://mailto: idhub@wid.wisc.edu no later than 2 weeks prior to the event. This event is wheelchair accessible.
URL:https://illuminatingdiscovery.wisc.edu/event/soundwaves-developing-ideas-part-4/
LOCATION:Hamel Music Center\, 740 University Avenue\, Madison\, WI\, 53706\, United States
CATEGORIES:SoundWaves
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250422T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250422T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T040103
CREATED:20250205T154123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T225854Z
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SUMMARY:Crossroads of Ideas: Toxins at the Tap
DESCRIPTION:Navigating the Future of PFAS and Our Water Supply\n\n\nJoin us on Earth Day 2025 for a thought-provoking fireside chat featuring experts Hilary Dugan\, Manny Teodoro\, and Christy Remucal. Delve into the world of PFAS—per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances—often referred to as “forever chemicals.” Our distinguished panel will explore the complex challenges these contaminants pose to our environment and public health\, their impact on water systems\, and the urgent policy changes needed to safeguard our future. This conversation will shed light on the critical decisions and innovations required to address one of today’s most pressing environmental issues. \nDr. Remucal’s Aquatic Chemistry research group works in two major areas. First\, they investigate the transformation of polar organic contaminants in both natural and engineering aquatic systems. Contaminants of interests include aquatic pesticides\, pharmaceuticals\, and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). They are interested in photochemical reaction mechanisms\, oxidative transformation at mineral surfaces\, and fate in conventional and advanced drinking water treatment systems. Second\, they study the molecular composition and reactivity of dissolved organic matter (DOM). They couple optical properties and analysis by high resolution mass spectrometry to assess the reactivity of DOM in lakes and engineered treatment systems. By studying fundamental reaction mechanisms\, the Aquatic Chemistry group aims to develop models and real-world applications that can be used to improve water quality. \n\n\n \nManuel (Manny) Teodoro is a Professor of Public Affairs.\nTeodoro works at the intersection of politics\, public policy\, and public management. His research focuses on U.S. environmental policy and implementation\, including empirical analyses of environmental justice. His latest book\, “The Profits of Distrust” (2022\, Cambridge)\, argues that basic services are the bedrock of government legitimacy\, and links the meteoric rise of the bottled water industry to declining trust in American democracy.\nIn addition\, Teodoro pursues a line of applied research on utility management\, policy\, and finance. He has developed novel methods for analyzing utility rate equity and affordability\, and he works directly with governments and water sector leaders across the United States to address policy problems. \nDr. Hilary Dugan’s research broadly focuses on how terrestrial and atmospheric changes alter biogeochemical fluxes and aquatic processes in inland waters. Her MCM research interests focus on lakes (physics\, biogeochemistry\, long term changes) and climate change. \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. \n\n\nAll Crossroads of Ideas sessions are recorded and shared post-event.
URL:https://illuminatingdiscovery.wisc.edu/event/crossroads-of-ideas-toxins-at-the-tap/
LOCATION:Discovery Building\, 330 North Orchard Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53715\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crossroads
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