ML+Coffee: LLM Paper Discussion and ML Project Discussions
1145 Discovery BuildingMachine Learning Community Event. CONTACT: endemann@wisc.edu URL: https://forms.gle/ASoH4eNM1DEPXNww7
Celebrating Latinx voices in STEAM
H.F. DeLuca Forum, Discovery BuildingViva Hispanic Heritage Month. Join us for the “Celebrating Latinx voices in STEAM” symposium on Wednesday October 9 2024 (4-7pm CT) in the DeLuca forum in the Discovery Building. Featuring keynote speaker Mexican-American interdisciplinary artist and educator Christie Tirado and music with DJ Papi. Light refreshments will be served. CONTACT: 316-4511, lredeagle@wisc.edu URL: https://solislemuslab.github.io/latinx-uwmadison/
Weaving Tradition: Menominee Basketry and the Legacy of Ash
Discovery Building 330 North Orchard Street, Madison, WI, United StatesLearn time-honored techniques at a workshop on traditional Menominee basket weaving led by Sherri LaChapelle-Corn (Pitapanukiw).This hands-on experience delves into the cultural significance of basketry, highlighting its role in preserving Menominee heritage. Additionally, gain insight into the ecological challenges posed by the emerald ash borer insect, which threatens the very materials essential to this craft. Discover the importance of sustaining these practices and the efforts to protect and rejuvenate the resources vital to Menominee culture.Before and after the workshop, stop by the interactive gallery at the Discovery Building featuring intricate woven works of art created by workshop host Sherri LaChapelle-Corn (Pitapanukiw).REGISTRATION [...]
Crossroads of Ideas: Wisconsin’s Role in Shaping the Future of Agriculture
Discovery Building 330 North Orchard Street, Madison, WI, United StatesGlenda Gillaspy (UW-Madison College of Agriculture and Life Sciences) moderates a lively panel discussion.This engaging panel discussion will take a deeper look into the innovation and tradition of Wisconsin agriculture and the opportunities and challenges we face at the leading edge of sustainable systems. Moderated by Dr. Glenda Gillaspy, Dean of UW-Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, and featuring researchers who are helping establish Wisconsin as the leader in agricultural advancement and innovation.Panelists:Dr. Julie Dawson - Professor in the UW-Madison Department of Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences and Extension Specialist for Regional Food Systems. Research and extension interests include plant breeding [...]
Big Ideas for Busy People: Fields of Wonder
Majestic Theatre 115 King Street, Madison, WI, United StatesA celebration at the intersection of art and science. Nerdy talks, performances, Adult Swim crafts, prizes, and more!Doors and bar open at 6:30pm, event takes place 7-9pm. Mark your calendars for a unique, interactive event!Join the Wisconsin Science Festival and friends for an unforgettable night at the intersection of art and science. Hear flash talks from incredible scientists on an array of topics, enjoy dance performances supported by the UW-Madison Division of the Arts, take in the musical wonder of the fiddle, and get creative with crafts led by the Madison Children's Museum Adult Swim team.This event is free and in [...]
MadPrompts: Creativity Unleashed
Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery, DeLuca ForumMadPrompts is back! Join us at the Wisconsin Science Festival for an evening of creativity and innovation, where contestants race against the clock to create winning images using generative AI. CONTACT: cecarusi@wisc.edu URL: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/madprompts-creativity-unleashed-tickets-993842538787?aff=oddtdtcreator
SoundWaves: Developing Ideas, Part 1
Discovery Building 330 North Orchard Street, Madison, WI, United StatesExplore how trends, plans, viewpoints, projects, materials, and sounds develop. Where we are and where we might be headed in the future.All year, SoundWaves will explore the concept of Development. In our first event, we ask: How did the development of monotheism affect human society? How do plants evolve, and how do we help them evolve? What is all this about AI? How does research and creativity give birth to a novel? And what does development mean in the context of music? Find out on October 18, at 7:30pm in the DeLuca Forum in the Discovery Building. This SoundWaves event is [...]
WID Seminar Series: The Gradual Emergency of Complexity During Origins of Life
3rd Floor Orchard View Room, Discovery Building (Also offered online)Presented by the David Baum Lab, with into by John Denu. The Gradual Emergency of Complexity During Origins of Life Presented by the David Baum Lab, with introduction by John Denu Discovering simplicity in complex systems at the intersection of digital and natural worlds. Free and open to the public. Light refreshments served. Online also available. ONLINE: https://uwmadison.zoom.us/j/96326864622
Docker Workshop
This session aims to introduce the use of Docker containers with the goal of using them to effect reproducible computational environments. Such environments are useful for ensuring reproducible research outputs, for example. URL: https://uw-madison-datascience.github.io/2024-09-25-uwmadison-mini/
AWS SageMaker Immersion Day
1240 Computer SciencesTrain and Tune ML Models in the Cloud. CONTACT: endemann@wisc.edu URL: https://forms.gle/9FEQ2EXfqk334Mj76
Docker Workshop
This session aims to introduce the use of Docker containers with the goal of using them to effect reproducible computational environments. Such environments are useful for ensuring reproducible research outputs, for example. URL: https://uw-madison-datascience.github.io/2024-09-25-uwmadison-mini/
Indigenous Art: Reclaiming Space, Reclaiming Stories Opening Reception
Discovery Building 330 North Orchard Street, Madison, WI, United StatesJoin us for Native November Art Gallery Opening on Nov 1, 6:30-8 PM at Hub Central. Art, food, and music celebrating Indigenous voices!You're Invited: Native November Art Gallery OpeningJoin us on November 1, 2024, for a groundbreaking celebration at Hub Central, First Floor of the Discovery Building, from 6:30 - 8:00 PM.Meet the ArtistsEnjoy Food and Non-Alcoholic RefreshmentsFree Admission – RSVP EncouragedThis year, Native November kicks off with a public art gallery opening, featuring incredible student art, live music, and delicious food. Indigenous students across UW have created culturally informed art as part of their mental health and wellness journeys, and [...]
Reclaiming Space, Reclaiming Stories
Hub Central, Discovery BuildingNative November Indigenous Art Gallery Opening. As part of Native November, this gallery opening features 11 student-created art pieces that explore how Indigenous students across UW–Madison have found grounding and purpose through culturally informed art to enhance their mental health practices. By sharing their work, these students are indigenizing space on campus, celebrating their heritage, and inviting the larger UW and public community to engage with the powerful connection between culture and mental well-being. CONTACT: lredeagle@wisc.edu URL: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/indigenous-art-reclaiming-space-reclaiming-stories-opening-reception-tickets-1031338841237
AI for Music and the Humanities: Insights and Impacts
Orchard View Room, Discovery Building (Also offered online)ML+X: Machine Learning Beyond Traditional CS Fields. CONTACT: endemann@wisc.edu URL: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/forms.gle/RPM3fNhz98RzVaq3A__;!!Mak6IKo!LxsjxXXtgFEgc_E5u9evQwc7rsRhD9oqC4kpCcw7tYLIoyLWzUZTnRbqyT4I1kUZZRV_Q27gIc5KdNCZLv46nmIZzYvmL3IPA0k_Yw$ ONLINE: https://uwmadison.zoom.us/j/92639425571?pwd=Z0tCaWZxK0dDcWs2dm51dXZpcy9mQT09
ML+Coffee
Discovery Building 330 North Orchard Street, Madison, WI, United StatesMachine Learning Community Event. CONTACT: endemann@wisc.edu
