Health Sciences Data Carpentry
3330 Health Sciences Learning CenterFundamental Data Skills Workshop. Data Carpentry develops and teaches workshops on the fundamental data skills needed to conduct research. Its target audience is researchers who have little to no prior computational experience, and its lessons are domain specific, building on learners' existing knowledge to enable them to quickly apply skills learned to their own research. Participants will be encouraged to help one another and to apply what they have learned to their own research problems. CONTACT: facilitator@datascience.wisc.edu URL: https://uw-madison-datascience.github.io/2025-03-24-uwmadison-dc/
Intermediate Research Software Development with Python
Orchard View Room, Discovery BuildingCONTACT: facilitator@datascience.wisc.edu URL: https://uw-madison-datascience.github.io/2025-03-24-uwmadison-intermedpython/it
Health Sciences Data Carpentry
3330 Health Sciences Learning CenterFundamental Data Skills Workshop. Data Carpentry develops and teaches workshops on the fundamental data skills needed to conduct research. Its target audience is researchers who have little to no prior computational experience, and its lessons are domain specific, building on learners' existing knowledge to enable them to quickly apply skills learned to their own research. Participants will be encouraged to help one another and to apply what they have learned to their own research problems. CONTACT: facilitator@datascience.wisc.edu URL: https://uw-madison-datascience.github.io/2025-03-24-uwmadison-dc/
Getting Started with High Throughput Computing
Orchard View Room, Discovery Building (Also offered online)New to high throughput computing or need a refresher?. Join our “Getting Started with High Throughput Computing” workshop, where we’ll introduce CHTC’s High Throughput Computing system, components of a job, and how to handle data. In this workshop, users will practice how to transfer data, submit jobs, and debug simple job errors. A basic understanding of the command line is recommended. CONTACT: chtc@cs.wisc.edu URL: https://chtc.cs.wisc.edu/events/2025/04/getting-started-htc ONLINE: https://chtc.cs.wisc.edu/events/2025/04/getting-started-htc
SoundWaves: Developing Ideas, Part 4
Hamel Music Center 740 University Avenue, 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.This year, SoundWaves is exploring how ideas, trends, plans, viewpoints, projects, materials, and sounds develop. Join us for a new four-part series as we dive into how we got to where we are now and where we might be headed in the future.SoundWaves combines scientific lectures about the world with live classical music performances. Each event revolves around a theme, exploring it first from many scientific angles and then through the lens of music. The program concludes with a live [...]
Crossroads of Ideas: Toxins at the Tap
Discovery Building 330 North Orchard Street, Madison, WI, United StatesNavigating the Future of PFAS and Our Water SupplyJoin us on Earth Day 2025 for a thought-provoking fireside chat featuring experts Hilary Dugan, Manny Teodoro, and Christy Remucal. Delve into the world of PFAS—per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances—often referred to as "forever chemicals." Our distinguished panel will explore the complex challenges these contaminants pose to our environment and public health, their impact on water systems, and the urgent policy changes needed to safeguard our future. This conversation will shed light on the critical decisions and innovations required to address one of today’s most pressing environmental issues.We value inclusion and access for all [...]
WID Seminar Series
3rd Floor Orchard View Room, Discovery Building (Also offered online)Discovering simplicity in complex systems at the intersection of digital and natural worlds. ONLINE: https://uwmadison.zoom.us/j/96326864622
Sci-prov
Discovery Building 330 North Orchard Street, Madison, WI, United StatesScience Meets Improv ComedyJoin the Illuminating Discovery Hub and Amalgam Improv for an evening fusing science and spontaneous improv comedy like no other at Sci-Prov!Sci-prov combines science and improv in creative, funny, and never before seen ways. Scientists present their work in short, digestible presentations followed by brief Q&A, all of which can become fodder for the improv scenes. The improv scenes are created on the fly & unique to each show.Light refreshments and cash bar available. Tickets are free and registration is requested to ensure adequate seating.Parking: The closest parking ramps to the Discovery building are Lot 80 (Union South), [...]
