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Building Better Research Software in R
Building Better Research Software in R
Building Better Research Software in R is a pilot workshop. We will be teaching next steps for doing software development as a researcher, after learning R, the Unix shell, and git/GitHub. This workshop includes how to create a project, project reproducible environment, test your software, work with collaborators, write documentation, and more! CONTACT: facilitator@datascience.wisc.edu URL: https://uw-madison-datascience.github.io/2026-03-30-uwmadison-bbrsr/
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Building Better Research Software in R
Building Better Research Software in R
Building Better Research Software in R is a pilot workshop. We will be teaching next steps for doing software development as a researcher, after learning R, the Unix shell, and git/GitHub. This workshop includes how to create a project, project reproducible environment, test your software, work with collaborators, write documentation, and more! CONTACT: facilitator@datascience.wisc.edu URL: https://uw-madison-datascience.github.io/2026-03-30-uwmadison-bbrsr/
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Building Better Research Software in R
Building Better Research Software in R
Building Better Research Software in R is a pilot workshop. We will be teaching next steps for doing software development as a researcher, after learning R, the Unix shell, and git/GitHub. This workshop includes how to create a project, project reproducible environment, test your software, work with collaborators, write documentation, and more! CONTACT: facilitator@datascience.wisc.edu URL: https://uw-madison-datascience.github.io/2026-03-30-uwmadison-bbrsr/
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Building Better Research Software in R
Building Better Research Software in R
Building Better Research Software in R is a pilot workshop. We will be teaching next steps for doing software development as a researcher, after learning R, the Unix shell, and git/GitHub. This workshop includes how to create a project, project reproducible environment, test your software, work with collaborators, write documentation, and more! CONTACT: facilitator@datascience.wisc.edu URL: https://uw-madison-datascience.github.io/2026-03-30-uwmadison-bbrsr/
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2026 Data Science Research Bazaar
2026 Data Science Research Bazaar
The Data Science Research Bazaar brings together researchers from diverse fields who use data, computing, and software in their work.
2026 Data Science Research Bazaar
2026 Data Science Research Bazaar
The Data Science Research Bazaar brings together researchers from diverse fields who use data, computing, and software in their work.
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ML+X Forum
ML+X Forum
ML+X Forum. CONTACT: endemann@wisc.edu ONLINE: https://uwmadison.zoom.us/j/92639425571?pwd=Z0tCaWZxK0dDcWs2dm51dXZpcy9mQT09
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Indigenous Language Table
Indigenous Language Table
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/
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Open Source in Drug Discovery and Molecular Design
Open Source in Drug Discovery and Molecular Design
CONTACT: 815-383-3279, sarah.stevens@wisc.edu URL: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdJ5HjYMtIhP5gsz7PMSOlKq4bKglRkBJ3SGJSedMonAGvskg/viewform
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Indigenous Language Table
Indigenous Language Table
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/
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2026 Data Science Research Bazaar
2026 Data Science Research Bazaar
The Data Science Research Bazaar brings together researchers from diverse fields who use data, computing, and software in their work.
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WID Seminar Series:
WID Seminar Series:
Modeling parasite life cycles in mice and microfluidic devicesWID Seminar Series: 'Modeling parasite life cycles in mice and microfluidic devices' presented by Laura Knoll and introduced by Elebeoba (Chi-Chi) May. April 21 at 1pm in the Orchard View Room, Discovery Building. Light refreshments served. Free and open to the public.
CANCELLED: WID Seminar Series: Modeling Parasite Life Cycles in Mice and Microfluidic Devices
CANCELLED: WID Seminar Series: Modeling Parasite Life Cycles in Mice and Microfluidic Devices
Laura Knoll, with introduction by Elebeoba "Chi-Chi" May. CONTACT: media@wid.wisc.edu URL: https://wid.wisc.edu/all-events/wid-seminar-series/ ONLINE: https://uwmadison.zoom.us/j/98293855424
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Indigenous Language Table
Indigenous Language Table
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: Memory in Motion
Crossroads of Ideas: Memory in Motion
Art, Science, and the Living Nature of Memory- featuring Viviane Silveras, John Yin, and hosted by Guy Thorne.In this Crossroads of Ideas conversation, we explore the dynamic life of memory through the artistic lenses of film and painting alongside the analytical lens of science. Featuring Viviane Silvera, the University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of the Arts 2026 Artist in Residence, the event highlights her 2025 Telly Award winning film See Memory which invites audiences to visualize a reality where abstraction, emotion, and evolving ideas converge. Created from more than 30,000 hand-painted stills, See Memory weaves together cutting-edge research and deeply personal storytelling [...]
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The Art of Memory: A Conversation with Dale M. Kushner and Viviane Silvera
The Art of Memory: A Conversation with Dale M. Kushner and Viviane Silvera
Join novelist and poet Dale M. Kushner and filmmaker and artist Viviane Silvera for a conversation exploring the intersections of storytelling, neuroscience, and visual art. Centered around Silvera’s film See Memory—composed of over 30,000 hand-painted frames—the conversation will be moderated by Michelle Wildgen, author and Writer-in-Residence at the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery. CONTACT: 263-2246, events@chazen.wisc.edu URL: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-art-of-memory-a-conversation-with-dale-m-kushner-and-viviane-silvera-tickets-1986432815023?aff=TOev04232026
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SoundWaves: Astronomical Scale
SoundWaves: Astronomical Scale
This academic year, SoundWaves is exploring scales. In this final edition, we will be zooming WAY out to the Astronomical 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 starts and concludes with a live performance of music related to the evening’s theme.On April 24, 2026, SoundWaves wraps up the academic year of exploration of scale with Astronomical Scale. How can we understand the hugeness of the universe? How do we build the robotics to explore [...]
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Indigenous Language Table
Indigenous Language Table
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/
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 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 building are Lot 80 (Union [...]
