SoundWaves:
Discovery Building 330 North Orchard Street, Madison, WI, United StatesA Celebration of Time, pt 3In 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.Presenters:Brad Singer - Department of GeoscienceProfessor Brad Singer
Pours & Prose
Discovery Building 330 North Orchard Street, Madison, WI, United StatesA Celebration of Wine and Wine PeoplePresented by the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery Writer in Residence, join us for an evening celebrating all things wine!Michelle 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
Crossroads of Ideas:
Discovery Building 330 North Orchard Street, Madison, WI, United StatesLEAPing Forward: How Wisconsin is shaping the future of materials scienceLocal 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,
Crossroads of Ideas: Tomorrow’s Yellowstone
Discovery Building 330 North Orchard Street, Madison, WI, United StatesYellowstone, climate change and the importance of sharing science.This 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
Crossroads of Ideas: Tomorrow’s Yellowstone (Streaming)
NOTE: This registration link for virtual attendance only. Yellowstone, climate change and the importance of sharing science.This 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
SoundWaves:
Hamel Music Center 740 University Avenue, Madison, WI, United StatesA Celebration of Time, pt 4SoundWaves 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
Crossroads of Ideas: Democratizing Data
Discovery Building 330 North Orchard Street, Madison, WI, United StatesMaking Scientific Data FAIRThis 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
2024 Tiny Earth Summer Symposium
Wisconsin Institute for Discovery 330 North Orchard Street, Madison, WI, United StatesJoin students, instructors, and researchers from around the world for Tiny Earth's 2024 Summer Symposium in Madison, Wisconsin. The 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
"X Marks the Spot: Places of Great Discoveries at UW-Madison": In-Person Badger Talk in Sun Prairie, WI
275 North City Station Drive Sun Prairie, WI, United StatesPresenter: 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. Explore the people and the places of great discoveries at UW-Madison that have changed how we look
Badgers on Tap: Microbiology at Delta Beer Lab
167 E Badger Rd Madison, WI, United Statesin 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. Rob Striker: How the
Crossroads of Ideas: Wisconsin’s Role in Shaping the Future of Agriculture
Discovery Building 330 North Orchard Street, Madison, WI, United StatesGlenda Gillaspy (UW-Madison College of Agriculture and Life Sciences) moderates a lively panel discussion.This 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