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Wisconsin Science Festival Rolls Out 2025 Feature: “Rock and Roll”

The 15th annual Wisconsin Science Festival, set to take place October 16–26, 2025, has announced its theme: Rock and Roll. “It’s a play on words—not just about sound and music, but also the geology that shapes Wisconsin, the physics of motion, and the creative energy that drives discovery,” says Sam Mulrooney, Director of the Wisconsin Science Festival. Host registration is now open for those interested in submitting an event for this year’s festival.

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Exploring the Wonders of Science with Leah Elson at the Wisconsin Science Festival

The Wisconsin Science Festival welcomes renowned science influencer and author Leah Elson to engage with audiences of all ages. “I got to take the stage with colleagues from drastically different areas of science and community outreach, joining forces to educate (and entertain) an adult audience–interdisciplinary collaboration at its finest (and most impactful!)," says Elson.

The John D. Wiley Gallery of Art in Science

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  • 2025 Wisconsin Science Festival Theme logo

Wisconsin Science Festival Rolls Out 2025 Feature: “Rock and Roll”

The 15th annual Wisconsin Science Festival, set to take place October 16–26, 2025, has announced its theme: Rock and Roll. “It’s a play on words—not just about sound and music, but also the geology that shapes Wisconsin, the physics of motion, and the creative energy that drives discovery,” says Sam Mulrooney, Director of the Wisconsin Science Festival. Host registration is now open for those interested in submitting an event for this year’s festival.

  • Leah Elson hugging a microscope

Exploring the Wonders of Science with Leah Elson at the Wisconsin Science Festival

The Wisconsin Science Festival welcomes renowned science influencer and author Leah Elson to engage with audiences of all ages. “I got to take the stage with colleagues from drastically different areas of science and community outreach, joining forces to educate (and entertain) an adult audience–interdisciplinary collaboration at its finest (and most impactful!)," says Elson.

The John D. Wiley Gallery of Art in Science

Coming in Late Summer 2025!Coming in Late Summer 2025!

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