Illuminating Discovery

Science on the Square – Madison Night Market Fusion

State Street, Downtown Madison

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

Badgers on Tap: Wisconsin Agriculture 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 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. Adam Borger: Food

SoundWaves: Developing Ideas, Part 1

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

Explore how trends, plans, viewpoints, projects, materials, and sounds develop. Where we are and where we might be headed in the future.All 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

Free

Discovery Expo – Community Day

1st Floor, Discovery Building

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

Reclaiming Space, Reclaiming Stories

Hub Central, Discovery Building

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,

Crossroads of Ideas: Growing Without Gravity

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

Need a little break from Earth? Join us for an absolutely out of this world Crossroads of Ideas featuring astrobiology and astrochemistry.Guest presenters Simon Gilroy, Susanna Widicus Weaver, and moderated by Eric Wilcots.Dr. Simon Gilroy is a plant biologist whose research seeks to understand how plants and microbes respond to the alien world of spaceflight.

Free

SoundWaves: Developing Ideas, Part 2

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

Explore how trends, plans, viewpoints, projects, materials, and sounds develop. Where we are and where we might be headed in the future.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

Free

Crossroads of Ideas: Microbiome Mini-Series Part 1

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

Addiction, Immunity, AdaptabilityWe 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.

Free

Crossroads of Ideas: Microbiome Mini-Series Part 2

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

Mindfulness and the Microbiome Panelists: Richie Davidson and Jo HandelsmanWe 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.

Free

SoundWaves: Developing Ideas, Part 3

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

Explore how trends, plans, viewpoints, projects, materials, and sounds develop. Where we are and where we might be headed in the future.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

Free

Crossroads of Ideas: Microbiome Mini-Series Part 3

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

Alzheimer's Panelists: Barb Bendlin and Federico ReyWe 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.

Free
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