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Exploring the Wonders of Science with Leah Elson at the Wisconsin Science Festival
The Wisconsin Science Festival welcomes renowned science influencer and author Leah Elson to engage with audiences of all ages. “I got to take the stage with colleagues from drastically different areas of science and community outreach, joining forces to educate (and entertain) an adult audience–interdisciplinary collaboration at its finest (and most impactful!)," says Elson.
Guest column: “The war on discovery” is antithesis of campaign pledge to make America great again
"Make America Great Again. Make America Healthy Again. These were promises made by candidate Trump in his campaign to be president of the United States of America. What in this campaign platform should have prepared us for a war on discovery?" Read WID director, Dr. Jo Handelsman's Wisconsin Technology Council's guest column.
For the love of the riddle: Industrial engineer’s foundational math makes way for optimal solutions
Del Pia specializes in mixed-integer linear and quadratic programming, as well as binary polynomial optimization.
Regenerative Landscapes: Exploring Wisconsin’s Ecosystems Through Art
Artists Sonya Sankaran and Richie Morales merge their unique styles to creatively highlight regenerative agriculture in the latest Science to Street Art mural at State Line Distillery.
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