Illuminating Discovery

Event Series Indigenous Language Table

Indigenous Language Table

Discovery Building 330 North Orchard Street, Madison, WI, United States

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

Event Series Crossroads of Ideas

Crossroads of Ideas: Can you dig it?

Discovery Building 330 North Orchard Street, Madison, WI, United States

Putting yourself in the shoes of a paleontology science communicator and digging deeper into best practices for exploring fossils. Effective science communication is more important than ever. This talk will give a behind-the-scenes look at the paleontology-focused YouTube channel PBS Eons and touch on Moore’s work as a “fossil librarian.” Moore will also include tips

Free

Crossroads of Ideas: Tomorrow’s Yellowstone

Discovery Building 330 North Orchard Street, Madison, WI, United States

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 approached the project before arriving in, during, and

Free

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

Free
Event Series SoundWaves

SoundWaves:

Hamel Music Center 740 University Avenue, Madison, WI, United States

A 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

Free

Crossroads of Ideas: Democratizing Data

Discovery Building 330 North Orchard Street, Madison, WI, United States

Making 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

Free

2024 Tiny Earth Summer Symposium

Wisconsin Institute for Discovery 330 North Orchard Street, Madison, WI, United States

Join 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 States

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. 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 States

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. 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 States

Glenda 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

Free

Badgers on Tap: Wisconsin Agriculture at Amorphic Beer

Amorphic Beer 3700 N Fratney St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

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. Michaela Hoffelmeyer: LGBTQ+ Farmers

Big Ideas for Busy People: Fields of Wonder

Majestic Theatre 115 King Street, Madison, WI, United States

A celebration at the intersection of art and science. Nerdy talks, performances, Adult Swim crafts, prizes, and more!Doors and bar open at 6:30pm, event takes place 7-9pm. Mark your calendars for a unique, interactive event!Join the Wisconsin Science Festival and friends for an unforgettable night at the intersection of art and science. Hear flash talks

Free
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