Events

*Note: actual end time may vary.* September 29 – October 3. Soil Seminar Talk: Wednesday, September 30, 3:30pm, Memorial Union, Room TBD. Gallery Walk-through & Reception: Wednesday, September 30, 4-6pm. Heard Above, Seen Below is an immersive art installation which gives the audience an opportunity to experience the effects of prairie fire processes. This project is the outcome of an ongoing collaboration between MFA student in Sculpture, Conat-Naar, and PhD student in soil science, Luo, made possible through the Kohler Fellows program at WID. CONTACT: 262-1660, artfrontdesk@education.wisc.edu URL: https://art.wisc.edu/2026/09/15/kohler-fellows-wid-presents-heard-above-seen-below-exhibition-seminar-talk-featuring-mengmeng-luo-indigo-conat-naar/

*Note: actual end time may vary.* September 29 – October 3. Soil Seminar Talk: Wednesday, September 30, 3:30pm, Memorial Union, Room TBD. Gallery Walk-through & Reception: Wednesday, September 30, 4-6pm. Heard Above, Seen Below is an immersive art installation which gives the audience an opportunity to experience the effects of prairie fire processes. This project is the outcome of an ongoing collaboration between MFA student in Sculpture, Conat-Naar, and PhD student in soil science, Luo, made possible through the Kohler Fellows program at WID. CONTACT: 262-1660, artfrontdesk@education.wisc.edu URL: https://art.wisc.edu/2026/09/15/kohler-fellows-wid-presents-heard-above-seen-below-exhibition-seminar-talk-featuring-mengmeng-luo-indigo-conat-naar/

ML+X Networking & Coworking. CONTACT: endemann@wisc.edu URL: https://forms.gle/ujz6hVTq9WNcjBct9

WID quarterly update. All members of WID are expected to attend

Free workshop - better science communication through improv!. This workshop focuses on absorbing information from colleagues and listening for understanding. Activities focus on listening to partners beyond words and distilling messages to core values and beliefs for building bridges with collaborators and the public. These workshops are designed for graduate students, postdocs, staff, and faculty in STEM-related fields. Space is limited – RSVP required! CONTACT: 316-4390, idhub@wid.wisc.edu URL: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sci-prov-the-workshops-listening-empathy-fall-session-tickets-1992438285547

*Note: actual end time may vary.* Unleash your curiosity with the 2026 Wisconsin Science Festival BioBlitz. Take part in a 10-day, statewide BioBlitz as part of the 2026 Wisconsin Science Festival! Share your observations in the iNaturalist project and learn more about to participate at wiscifest.org/bioblitz! CONTACT: 316-4390, info@wiscifest.org URL: https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/bioblitz/

*Note: actual end time may vary.* Celebrate curiosity statewide - October 15-25th!. The 2026 Wisconsin Science Festival is once again taking 10 days to celebrate science, art, and technology all across the state! Visit our website, wiscifest.org, to browse hundreds of events in over 55 counties throughout Wisconsin. CONTACT: 316-4390, info@wiscifest.org URL: https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/find-an-event/

Join us in downtown Madison on October 15th, 2026 from 5-9pm to kick-off the 16th Wisconsin Science Festival!. Back for its 9th year, Science on the Square will once again take over state street in partnership with the Madison Night Market to create a unique way to explore hands-on science activities while supporting local businesses and market vendors. In 2026, Science on the Square will kick off another exciting, 10 day, festival in celebration of the 16th Wisconsin Science Festival! CONTACT: 316-4390, info@wiscifest.org URL: https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/science-on-the-square/

*Note: actual end time may vary.* Unleash your curiosity with the 2026 Wisconsin Science Festival BioBlitz. Take part in a 10-day, statewide BioBlitz as part of the 2026 Wisconsin Science Festival! Share your observations in the iNaturalist project and learn more about to participate at wiscifest.org/bioblitz! CONTACT: 316-4390, info@wiscifest.org URL: https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/bioblitz/

*Note: actual end time may vary.* Celebrate curiosity statewide - October 15-25th!. The 2026 Wisconsin Science Festival is once again taking 10 days to celebrate science, art, and technology all across the state! Visit our website, wiscifest.org, to browse hundreds of events in over 55 counties throughout Wisconsin. CONTACT: 316-4390, info@wiscifest.org URL: https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/find-an-event/

*Note: actual end time may vary.* Unleash your curiosity with the 2026 Wisconsin Science Festival BioBlitz. Take part in a 10-day, statewide BioBlitz as part of the 2026 Wisconsin Science Festival! Share your observations in the iNaturalist project and learn more about to participate at wiscifest.org/bioblitz! CONTACT: 316-4390, info@wiscifest.org URL: https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/bioblitz/

*Note: actual end time may vary.* Celebrate curiosity statewide - October 15-25th!. The 2026 Wisconsin Science Festival is once again taking 10 days to celebrate science, art, and technology all across the state! Visit our website, wiscifest.org, to browse hundreds of events in over 55 counties throughout Wisconsin. CONTACT: 316-4390, info@wiscifest.org URL: https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/find-an-event/

Part of the 2026 Wisconsin Science Festival!. Explore UW-Madison’s bustling campus with a special, festival open house! Check out the following locations on Saturday, October 17th for self-guided tours and more: 3rd Annual Wisconsin Weather Festival, Geology Museum Open House, L.R. Ingersoll Wonders of Physics Museum, The Science of Human Thriving art exhibition, Washburn Observatory, and more! Check out the link below for full event details. CONTACT: 316-4390, info@wiscifest.org URL: https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/uw-madison-campus-open-house/

Get hands on before the Forward Madison FC match!. Get hands-on with science and soccer at Breese Stevens Field before the Forward Madison FC match on October 17th! Gates open at 4pm and match attendees will be able to explore hands-on science stations right up until kick-off at 5pm. A portion of ticket sales will go to support the Wisconsin Science Festival. Hands-on science activities are available with the purchase of a ticket to the Forward Madison FC match on October 17th. CONTACT: 316-4390, info@wiscifest.org