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SoundWaves: Developing Ideas, Part 4
SoundWaves: Developing Ideas, Part 4
Explore how trends, plans, viewpoints, projects, materials, and sounds develop. Where we are and where we might be headed in the future.In the final chapter of the Development series, SoundWaves asks: Why are eggs so expensive? How do you create a video game? How do plants respond to climate change? How do you tell a short story in music?Andrew Stevens Economics of AgricultureGary Dahl, Computer SciencesJack Williams, GeographyChristopher Taylor, piano, MusicDaniel Grabois, MusicSoundWaves 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 [...]
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Crossroads of Ideas: Toxins at the Tap
Crossroads of Ideas: Toxins at the Tap
Navigating 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 [...]
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Text Analysis Workshop
Text Analysis Workshop
Practical introduction to text analysis, designed for those with Python experience. Join this workshop for a practical Introduction to Text Analysis, designed for those with Python experience (how to create functions, for loops, conditional logic, use the pandas library, etc.). The workshop covers Natural Language Processing (NLP) basics, API usage, data preparation, document/word embeddings, topic modeling, Word2Vec, Transformer models using Hugging Face, and ethical considerations. Students and researchers working in the digital humanities are especially encouraged to attend! CONTACT: facilitator@datascience.wisc.edu URL: https://uw-madison-datascience.github.io/2025-04-28-uwmadison-textanalysis/
WID Seminar Series – Schloss Visual Reasoning Lab
WID Seminar Series – Schloss Visual Reasoning Lab
Perceptual Semantics for Visual and Haptic Communication. Join us for our final WID Seminar of the year with: Kushin Mukherjee and Anna Chinni from the Schloss Visual Reasoning Lab as they present "Perceptual Semantics for Visual and Haptic Communication." Special introduction by Claudia Solís-Lemus, Assistant Professor of Plant Pathology. Light refreshments served. CONTACT: 316-4325, lredeagle@wisc.edu ONLINE: https://uwmadison.zoom.us/j/96326864622
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Text Analysis Workshop
Text Analysis Workshop
Practical introduction to text analysis, designed for those with Python experience. Join this workshop for a practical Introduction to Text Analysis, designed for those with Python experience (how to create functions, for loops, conditional logic, use the pandas library, etc.). The workshop covers Natural Language Processing (NLP) basics, API usage, data preparation, document/word embeddings, topic modeling, Word2Vec, Transformer models using Hugging Face, and ethical considerations. Students and researchers working in the digital humanities are especially encouraged to attend! CONTACT: facilitator@datascience.wisc.edu URL: https://uw-madison-datascience.github.io/2025-04-28-uwmadison-textanalysis/
Sci-prov
Sci-prov
Science 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 Laura Hernandez and Leslie Holland will 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 [...]
