Events
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SoundWaves: Origins – The Spark of Life
Discovery Building 330 North Orchard Street, Orchard View Room, Madison, WI, United StatesCelebrate the 50th edition of SoundWaves as we explore the Spark of Life! The second installment in the Origins series.In the 2026-27 academic year, SoundWaves is exploring Origins - from the start of the universe to how we developed language, join us for this four-part series as we uncover the origins of who we are. As always, each lecture is paired with live, musical performance as it relates to the theme of the evening.In this second part, we are diving into the Spark of Life as we celebrate the 50th edition of SoundWaves since it's creation back in 2011. What do [...]
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WID Seminar Series:
Discovery Building 330 North Orchard Street, Orchard View Room, Madison, WI, United StatesModeling parasite life cycles in mice and microfluidic devices
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WID Seminar Series
Orchard View Room 3280, Discovery Building (Also offered online)Modeling parasite life cycles in mice and microfluidic devices. Dr. Elebeoba May, associate professor, Medical Microbiology and Immunology introduces Dr. Laura Knoll, Associate Dean fo rBasic Research Training and Professor, Medical Microbiology and Immunology in the monthly lecture series hosted by the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery. Admission is free. Light snacks provided. CONTACT: 316-4325, events@wid.wisc.edu ONLINE: https://uwmadison.zoom.us/j/98293855424
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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: Lasers & Lightsabers
Discovery Building 330 North Orchard Street, Orchard View Room, Madison, WI, United StatesExploring where science meets movie magic!Explore the fascinating intersection of cutting-edge science and cinematic magic with Brian Lindow, whose career spans Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and nearly a decade working at Skywalker Ranch.Brian takes audiences on a journey from the science of lasers and fusion to the magic of filmmaking, sharing insights into the groundbreaking achievement of fusion ignition at the National Ignition Facility and behind-the-scenes stories and photographs from his time working with George Lucas.The program wraps up with an up-close exploration of fascinating scientific materials, including a giant salt crystal, laser targets, and aerogel, one of the world's lightest [...]
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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
