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SUMMARY:ML+X Forum: Applied Machine Learning
DESCRIPTION:Machine Learning Beyond Traditional CS Fields.\nCONTACT: endemann@wisc.edu\nONLINE: https://uwmadison.zoom.us/j/92639425571?pwd=Z0tCaWZxK0dDcWs2dm51dXZpcy9mQT09
URL:https://wid.wisc.edu/event/mlx-forum-applied-machine-learning-2/
LOCATION:Orchard View Room\, Discovery Building  (Also offered online)
CATEGORIES:Data Science Hub
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241009T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241009T110000
DTSTAMP:20260414T191539
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T222106Z
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SUMMARY:ML+Coffee: LLM Paper Discussion and ML Project Discussions
DESCRIPTION:Machine Learning Community Event.\nCONTACT: endemann@wisc.edu\nURL: https://forms.gle/ASoH4eNM1DEPXNww7
URL:https://wid.wisc.edu/event/mlcoffee-2/
LOCATION:1145 Discovery Building
CATEGORIES:Data Science Hub
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241009T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241009T190000
DTSTAMP:20260414T191539
CREATED:20240911T172107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T222106Z
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SUMMARY:Celebrating Latinx voices in STEAM
DESCRIPTION:Viva 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.\nCONTACT: 316-4511\, lredeagle@wisc.edu\nURL: https://solislemuslab.github.io/latinx-uwmadison/
URL:https://wid.wisc.edu/event/celebrating-latinx-voices-in-steam/
LOCATION:H.F. DeLuca Forum\, Discovery Building
CATEGORIES:Featured,Wisconsin Science Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241014T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241014T183000
DTSTAMP:20260414T191539
CREATED:20240912T122105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241014T192109Z
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SUMMARY:Weaving Tradition: Menominee Basketry and the Legacy of Ash
DESCRIPTION:Learn time-honored techniques at a workshop on traditional Menominee basket weaving led by Sherri LaChapelle-Corn (Pitapanukiw).\n\n\nThis 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. \nBefore 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). \nREGISTRATION REQUIREDCapacity is limited so please contact event host to notify of any registration cancellations.
URL:https://wid.wisc.edu/event/weaving-tradition-menominee-basketry-and-the-legacy-of-ash/
LOCATION:Discovery Building\, 330 North Orchard Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53715\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Wisconsin Science Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241014T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241014T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T191539
CREATED:20240829T213610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241014T222114Z
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SUMMARY:Crossroads of Ideas: Wisconsin's Role in Shaping the Future of Agriculture
DESCRIPTION:Glenda Gillaspy (UW-Madison College of Agriculture and Life Sciences) moderates a lively panel discussion.\n\n\nThis 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. \nPanelists: \n\nDr. 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 for organic systems and participatory research in regional food systems. She is an academic cooperator with the USDA on the Farmer Seed Liaison initiative\, focused on promoting fair competition and innovation in the seed industry.\nDr. Randy Jackson – Joined the Department of Agronomy (now the Department of Plant & Agroecosystem Sciences) at UW-Madison in 2003. Jackson teaches Grassland Ecology and co-instructs Agroecology-An Introduction to the Ecology of Food and Agriculture. His grassland ecology group studies how carbon and nutrients flow into\, within\, and out of grassland ecosystems\, including prairie\, pasture\, and row-crop communities.\nDr. Rebecca Smith – Assistant professor of plant and agroecosystem sciences at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and a researcher with the Wisconsin Energy Institute and the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center (GLBRC). Smith’s research focuses on how to make alter the plant cell wall to improve plant digestibility\, animal nutrition\, and dairy sustainability.\nDr. Shawn Conley – Professor and the State Soybean and Small Grain Specialist at the University of Wisconsin\, Madison. Conley leads the UW Soybean Research Program “a.k.a. The UW BeanTeam” and actively collaborates across all disciplines to generate science-based solutions to address real world problems in soybean and small grain production systems.\n\nLink to full presenter bios. \nThis is a free event – registration is requested to ensure adequate seating. \n \n\n\nWe value inclusion and access for all participants. If you would like to request reasonable accommodations to enhance your participation experience\, please email idhub@wid.wisc.edu no later than 2 weeks prior to the event. This event is wheelchair accessible.
URL:https://wid.wisc.edu/event/crossroads-of-ideas-wisconsins-role-in-shaping-the-future-of-ag/
LOCATION:Discovery Building\, 330 North Orchard Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53715\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crossroads,Featured,Wisconsin Science Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241015T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241015T210000
DTSTAMP:20260414T191539
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SUMMARY:Big Ideas for Busy People: Fields of Wonder
DESCRIPTION:A celebration at the intersection of art and science. Nerdy talks\, performances\, Adult Swim crafts\, prizes\, and more!\n\n\nDoors and bar open at 6:30pm\, event takes place 7-9pm. Mark your calendars for a unique\, interactive event! \nJoin 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. \nThis event is free and in town for one-night-only. You won’t want to miss it! \nClick here to view the full presenter information! \n\n\nEmcee: Ben Rush\, PhD\, MPH \nScience Presenters: Leah Elson\, DJ LeClear\, Ania Bialic\, & Izzy Ross \nMusical Interludes: Daithi Wolfe (fiddle) \nDance Performances: Guy Thorne and the MUKULA Indian Dance group
URL:https://wid.wisc.edu/event/big-ideas-for-busy-people-fields-of-wonder/
LOCATION:Majestic Theatre\, 115 King Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wisconsin Science Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241016T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241016T193000
DTSTAMP:20260414T191539
CREATED:20240816T212105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241016T152107Z
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SUMMARY:MadPrompts: Creativity Unleashed
DESCRIPTION:MadPrompts 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.\nCONTACT: cecarusi@wisc.edu\nURL: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/madprompts-creativity-unleashed-tickets-993842538787?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://wid.wisc.edu/event/madprompts-creativity-unleashed/
LOCATION:Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery\, DeLuca Forum
CATEGORIES:Wisconsin Science Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241018T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241018T210000
DTSTAMP:20260414T191539
CREATED:20240829T112113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241018T222112Z
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SUMMARY:SoundWaves: Developing Ideas\, Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Explore how trends\, plans\, viewpoints\, projects\, materials\, and sounds develop.  Where we are and where we might be headed in the future.\n\n\nAll 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 part of the Wisconsin Science Festival. \nWilliam Tracy\, Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences \nMichael Bell\, Community and Environmental Sociology \nJerry Zhu\, Computer Science \nMichelle Wildgen\, WID Writer-in-Residence \nThis event will take place in the DeLuca Forum in the Discovery Building. This is a free event\, however registration is requested to ensure adequate seating. \n\n\nWe value inclusion and access for all participants. If you would like to request reasonable accommodations to enhance your participation experience\, please email idhub@wid.wisc.edu no later than 2 weeks prior to the event. This event is wheelchair accessible. \n\n\nSoundWaves 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.
URL:https://wid.wisc.edu/event/soundwaves-developing-ideas-4/
LOCATION:Discovery Building\, 330 North Orchard Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53715\, United States
CATEGORIES:SoundWaves
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241022T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241022T141500
DTSTAMP:20260414T191539
CREATED:20240801T153335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T162109Z
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SUMMARY:WID Seminar Series: The Gradual Emergency of Complexity During Origins of Life
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the David Baum Lab\, with into by John Denu. The Gradual Emergency of Complexity During Origins of Life\nPresented by the David Baum Lab\, with introduction by John Denu\nDiscovering simplicity in complex systems at the intersection of digital and natural worlds. Free and open to the public. Light refreshments served. Online also available.\nONLINE: https://uwmadison.zoom.us/j/96326864622
URL:https://wid.wisc.edu/event/wid-faculty-seminar-2/
LOCATION:3rd Floor Orchard View Room\, Discovery Building  (Also offered online)
CATEGORIES:WID Seminar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241023T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241023T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T191539
CREATED:20241011T002107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T162107Z
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SUMMARY:Docker Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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.\nURL: https://uw-madison-datascience.github.io/2024-09-25-uwmadison-mini/
URL:https://wid.wisc.edu/event/docker-workshop/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241023T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241023T113000
DTSTAMP:20260414T191539
CREATED:20241001T162105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T162107Z
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SUMMARY:AWS SageMaker Immersion Day
DESCRIPTION:Train and Tune ML Models in the Cloud.\nCONTACT: endemann@wisc.edu\nURL: https://forms.gle/9FEQ2EXfqk334Mj76
URL:https://wid.wisc.edu/event/aws-sagemaker-immersion-day/
LOCATION:1240 Computer Sciences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241024T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241024T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T191539
CREATED:20241011T002107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241024T162105Z
UID:10000680-1729760400-1729774800@wid.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:Docker Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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.\nURL: https://uw-madison-datascience.github.io/2024-09-25-uwmadison-mini/
URL:https://wid.wisc.edu/event/docker-workshop-2/
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