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Crossroads of Ideas: Living and Learning with Animals

Discovery Building 330 North Orchard Street, Orchard View Room, Madison, WI, United States

From the mellowest Labrador to the wiliest coyote, experts in animal behavior & wildlife management discuss human interactions with canines.Join UW–Madison’s Dr. David Drake and Carroll University’s Dr. Mindy Waite for an engaging Crossroads of Ideas conversation exploring the dynamic relationship between humans and animals, both wild and domestic. From what we can teach animals to what they can teach us, how retrofitting animals into the human world has changed our relationships, and discovering new insights into behavior, adaptation, and the possibilities for living together in a changing world. Hosted by Director of the WID – Illuminating Discovery Hub.

Indigenous Language Table

1145 Discovery Building

A safe place to practice indigneous languages. An Indigenous Language Table supports learners in developing spoken skills beyond the classroom, building community, strengthening purpose, and normalizing Indigenous languages through representation. It welcomes former students and ongoing learners, community members from classes or self study, and anyone interested in Indigenous languages and people. CONTACT: 316-4325, lredeagle@wisc.edu URL: https://illuminatingdiscovery.wisc.edu/indigenous-language-table/

SoundWaves

Collins Recital Hall, Hamel Music Center

*Note: actual end time may vary.* The Micro Scale. 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 performance of music related to the evening’s theme. The science lectures are delivered using language that the curious layman can understand, with a minimum of jargon and formulas. CONTACT: media@wid.wisc.edu URL: https://illuminatingdiscovery.wisc.edu/soundwaves/

SoundWaves: Micro Scale

Hamel Music Center 740 University Avenue, Madison, WI, United States

This academic year, SoundWaves is exploring scales. In this second edition, we will be zooming in on the micro scale!Our second SoundWaves event of the season explores the Micro Scale, looking at things that are very small in size. What is a microbiome? What’s going on in the Earth’s water? What is microeconomics? What happens when you look at rhythm and pitch on a micro scale? Find out at SoundWaves.

Indigenous Language Table

1145 Discovery Building

A safe place to practice indigneous languages. An Indigenous Language Table supports learners in developing spoken skills beyond the classroom, building community, strengthening purpose, and normalizing Indigenous languages through representation. It welcomes former students and ongoing learners, community members from classes or self study, and anyone interested in Indigenous languages and people. CONTACT: 316-4325, lredeagle@wisc.edu URL: https://illuminatingdiscovery.wisc.edu/indigenous-language-table/

Indigenous Language Table

1145 Discovery Building

A safe place to practice indigneous languages. An Indigenous Language Table supports learners in developing spoken skills beyond the classroom, building community, strengthening purpose, and normalizing Indigenous languages through representation. It welcomes former students and ongoing learners, community members from classes or self study, and anyone interested in Indigenous languages and people. CONTACT: 316-4325, lredeagle@wisc.edu URL: https://illuminatingdiscovery.wisc.edu/indigenous-language-table/

WID Seminar Series:

Orchard View Room 3280, Discovery Building (Also offered online)

Bilge Mutlu. Designing for Integration: Bringing Embodied AI into the Real World CONTACT: media@wid.wisc.edu URL: https://wid.wisc.edu/all-events/wid-seminar-series/ ONLINE: https://uwmadison.zoom.us/j/98293855424

Thanksgiving Recess

*Note: actual end time may vary.* University offices closed. CONTACT: admin@secfac.wisc.edu

Indigenous Language Table

1145 Discovery Building

A safe place to practice indigneous languages. An Indigenous Language Table supports learners in developing spoken skills beyond the classroom, building community, strengthening purpose, and normalizing Indigenous languages through representation. It welcomes former students and ongoing learners, community members from classes or self study, and anyone interested in Indigenous languages and people. CONTACT: 316-4325, lredeagle@wisc.edu URL: https://illuminatingdiscovery.wisc.edu/indigenous-language-table/

Crossroads of Ideas: Quantum Frontiers

Discovery Building 330 North Orchard Street, Orchard View Room, Madison, WI, United States

Presented in celebration of 2025 as the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology.Quantum science might sound like it belongs in the lab or a science fiction novel, but its impact is already woven into our daily lives—from the technology in our phones to the future of computing and medicine. Join the Wisconsin Quantum Institute’s Aws Albarghouthi (Computer Science) and Matthew Otten (Physics) for a moderated discussion with Katerina Moloni, exploring the fascinating science of the quantum world and why understanding it matters for all of us. This Crossroads of Ideas conversation will pull back the curtain on quantum science, revealing [...]

Crossroads of Ideas:

3rd Floor Orchard View Room, Discovery Building

Quantum Frontiers. Quantum science might sound like it belongs in the lab or a science fiction novel, but its impact is already woven into our daily lives—from the technology in our phones to the future of computing and medicine. Join the Wisconsin Quantum Institute’s Aws Albarghouthi (Computer Science) and Matthew Otten (Physics) for a moderated discussion with Katerina Moloni, exploring the fascinating science of the quantum world and why understanding it matters for all of us. URL: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/crossroads-of-ideas-quantum-frontiers-tickets-1797490003989

Last Class Day

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AI/ML Gift Exchange

Orchard View Room, Discovery Building (Also offered online)

Give the Gift of Knowledge on Dec 10!. CONTACT: endemann@wisc.edu URL: https://forms.gle/7kUdgFpAPzsLFTYh7 ONLINE: https://uwmadison.zoom.us/j/92639425571?pwd=Z0tCaWZxK0dDcWs2dm51dXZpcy9mQT09

Indigenous Language Table

1145 Discovery Building

A safe place to practice indigneous languages. An Indigenous Language Table supports learners in developing spoken skills beyond the classroom, building community, strengthening purpose, and normalizing Indigenous languages through representation. It welcomes former students and ongoing learners, community members from classes or self study, and anyone interested in Indigenous languages and people. CONTACT: 316-4325, lredeagle@wisc.edu URL: https://illuminatingdiscovery.wisc.edu/indigenous-language-table/

Study Day

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