• SoundWaves: Origins – The Spark of Life

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

    Celebrate the 50th edition of SoundWaves as we explore the Spark of Life! The second installment in the Origins series. In the 2026-27 academic year, SoundWaves is exploring Origins - from the start of the universe to how we developed language, join us for this four-part series as we uncover the origins of who we

  • Crossroads of Ideas: Lasers and Lightsabers

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

    Exploring where science meets movie magic! Explore the fascinating intersection of cutting-edge science and cinematic magic with Brian Lindow, whose career spans Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and nearly a decade working at Skywalker Ranch. Brian takes audiences on a journey from the science of lasers and fusion to the magic of filmmaking, sharing insights into

  • Crossroads of Ideas: Earth Day

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

    In conjunction with Sea Grant