Building Better Research Software in Python
2026-07-22 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-07-23 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Orchard View Room, Discovery Building
This workshop is aimed at teaching individuals who know a little unix shell, git, and python and are ready to learn about the next steps in software development for researchers. This workshop builds upon the introductory Software Carpentry with python workshop. After this workshop, participants will be able to: – Explain key principles of open and reproducible research and their implications for research software development. – Analyze software for maintainability, reproducibility and reuse, ide
CONTACT: facilitator@datascience.wisc.edu
URL: https://uw-madison-datascience.github.io/2026-07-20-uwmadison-bbrs-py/

Genomics Data Carpentry
2026-08-03 09:00 - 2026-08-11 13:00
https://uw-madison-datascience.github.io/2026-08-03-uwmadison-dc/

8-week Summer Session Ends
2026-08-09
*Note: actual end time may vary.*
CONTACT: admin@secfac.wisc.edu

Institute for Foundations of Data Science Research Expo
2026-08-10 09:00 - 19:00, 2026-08-11 09:00 - 19:00, 2026-08-12 09:00 - 13:00 | 7th Floor Seminar Room, Morgridge Hall
The Institute for Foundations of Data Science (IFDS) (https://ifds.info) will celebrate 9 years of existence with a Research Expo, organized jointly with our partners at U. Washington, U. Chicago, and UC-Santa Cruz. All who have been associated with IFDS in any way, and all interested in foundational issues in data science, machine learning, and AI are welcome. A focus of the workshop will be to consider how theoretical, fundamental issues in data science have evolved over the past 9 years.
CONTACT: 262-4838, swright@cs.wisc.edu
URL: https://wrightstephen.github.io/ifds-research-expo/

Sci-prov: The Workshop - Stage Presence
2026-08-19 14:00 - 16:00 | 1145 Discovery Building
Better science communication through improv.. These 2-hour workshops are designed for graduate students, post-docs, staff, and faculty in STEM related fields who want to sharpen their ability to communicate effectively and adaptively. These sessions provide a lively, low-stakes space to build confidence in handling the unexpected and the ability to pivot one’s communication. Stage Presence – This workshop focuses on feeling comfortable on the stage including speaking, physical presence, and with technology. RSVP required.
CONTACT: 316-4390, frlong@wisc.edu
URL: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sci-prov-the-workshops-stage-presence-tickets-1988354302243?aff=odcleoeventsincollection

Sci-prov: The Workshop - Message Crafting (Fall Session)
2026-09-16 14:00 - 16:00 | 1145 Discovery Building
Better science communication through improv.. These 2-hour workshops are designed for graduate students, post-docs, staff, and faculty in STEM related fields who want to sharpen their ability to communicate effectively and adaptively. These sessions provide a lively, low-stakes space to build confidence in handling the unexpected and the ability to pivot one’s communication. Message crafting – this workshop focuses on individuals practicing the delivery of their own messages. RSVP required.
CONTACT: 316-4390, frlong@wisc.edu
URL: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sci-prov-the-workshops-message-crafting-fall-session-tickets-1991563912273?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

All Hands
2026-10-13 14:00 - 15:15, 2026-12-08 14:00 - 15:15 | Orchard View Room 3280, Discovery Building
WID quarterly update. All members of WID are expected to attend
