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Crossroads of Ideas: Trusting the Data
Discovery Building 330 North Orchard Street, De Luca Forum, Madison, WI, United StatesFeaturing Claudia Solís-Lemus and Susan MonarezWe often hear that we should "follow the data." But what does that really mean?From healthcare and artificial intelligence to climate research and public policy, data has become one of society's most valuable resources. Yet data alone doesn't tell the whole story. Statistics help us understand uncertainty, identify meaningful trends, and make informed decisions—even when the answers aren't simple.Join Dr. Susan Monarez in conversation with UW–Madison statistician Dr. Claudia Solís-Lemus for an engaging discussion about the promises and pitfalls of our increasingly data-driven world. Together, they'll explore how scientists transform information into insight, why uncertainty is [...]
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Crossroads of Ideas: Lasers & Lightsabers
Discovery Building 330 North Orchard Street, De Luca Forum, Madison, WI, United StatesExploring 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 the groundbreaking achievement of fusion ignition at the National Ignition Facility and behind-the-scenes stories and photographs from his time working with George Lucas.The program wraps up with an up-close exploration of fascinating scientific materials, including a giant salt crystal, laser targets, and aerogel, one of the world's lightest [...]
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Crossroads of Ideas: UW–Madison Rise Initiatives Pt I
Discovery Building 330 North Orchard Street, De Luca Forum, Madison, WI, United StatesExploring the new Rise initiatives at UW–Madison
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Crossroads of Ideas: UW–RISE Initiatives Part II
Discovery Building 330 North Orchard Street, De Luca Forum, Madison, WI, United StatesExploring UW – RISE initiatives
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Crossroads of Ideas: UW-Madison RISE Initiatives, Part III
Discovery Building 330 North Orchard Street, De Luca Forum, Madison, WI, United StatesExploring the new RISE initiatives at UW–Madison
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Crossroads of Ideas: Earth Day
Discovery Building 330 North Orchard Street, De Luca Forum, Madison, WI, United StatesIn conjunction with Sea Grant


