Events for October 20, 2026

In conjunction with the Wisconsin Science Festival.Crossroads of Ideas: Funding the Future of ScienceHow America Funds Discovery – Research, Innovation, and What Comes NextTuesday, October 20 – 7pm – Discovery Building, Deluca ForumHow we fund research shapes what questions get asked, which ideas have the opportunity to grow, and how discoveries move into the world. For decades, the U.S. has relied heavily on a university-centered model, but the landscape of research funding is evolving, with new approaches and priorities emerging.Join us for a conversation about the future of research funding in America. Panelists will explore the opportunities and challenges of different [...]