Events
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Crossroads of Ideas: Trusting the Data
Discovery Building 330 North Orchard Street, Orchard View Room, 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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Sci-prov: The Workshops – Stage Presence (Fall Session)
Discovery Building - Room 1145 330 North Orchard Street, Madison, WI, United StatesFREE WORKSHOP! Better science communication through improv. This workshop will focus on stage presence!Workshop Topic: Stage PresenceThis workshop focuses on feeling comfortable on the stage including speaking, physical presence, and with technology. Activities focus on using microphones, moving around on stage, pauses, and engaging with the audience.This workshop will take place in room 1145 in the Discovery Building.Space is limited - RSVP required!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. In research and industry alike, ideas often need to be shared in [...]
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SoundWaves: Origins – The Spark of Life
Discovery Building 330 North Orchard Street, Orchard View Room, Madison, WI, United StatesGeochemistry, Microbiology, Astrobiology
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All Hands
Orchard View Room 3280, Discovery BuildingWID quarterly update. All members of WID are expected to attend
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Crossroads of Ideas: Science in Pop Culture
Discovery Building 330 North Orchard Street, Orchard View Room, Madison, WI, United StatesFeaturing Derek Johnson
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Crossroads of Ideas: UW–Madison Rise Initiatives Pt I
Discovery Building 330 North Orchard Street, Orchard View Room, 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, Orchard View Room, Madison, WI, United StatesExploring UW – RISE initiatives
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SoundWaves: Origins – The First Word
Discovery Building 330 North Orchard Street, Orchard View Room, Madison, WI, United StatesLinguistics, Neuroscience, Anthropology
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Crossroads of Ideas: UW-Madison RISE Initiatives, Part III
Discovery Building 330 North Orchard Street, Orchard View Room, Madison, WI, United StatesExploring the new RISE initiatives at UW–Madison
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SoundWaves: Origins – The First Us
Discovery Building 330 North Orchard Street, Orchard View Room, Madison, WI, United StatesAnthropology, Psychology, Archeology
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Crossroads of Ideas: Earth Day
Discovery Building 330 North Orchard Street, Orchard View Room, Madison, WI, United StatesIn conjunction with Sea Grant
