WID’s collaborative community depends on creative solutions to problems. By engaging artists, humanists, and researchers from the social sciences, WID teams can develop innovative and creative approaches to big problems.

Meet the new Writer-in-Residence: Kayla Cohen

2025-01-27T14:59:51-06:00

What do mystery, mayhem, and the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery have in common? The Writer-in-Residence Program, recently welcomed Kayla Cohen as a part of the Illuminating Discovery Hub at the Wisconsin Institute of Discovery. The residency is an opportunity for an up-and-coming writer to work among scientists while crafting a manuscript with scientific themes.

Meet the new Writer-in-Residence: Kayla Cohen2025-01-27T14:59:51-06:00

Q & A: New WID Director Jo Handelsman on Returning to UW, Leading Institute

2024-11-14T22:16:42-06:00

Handelsman talks about the global challenges the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery is addressing, where the interdisciplinary research institute has been in its first seven years, and what its future looks like.

Q & A: New WID Director Jo Handelsman on Returning to UW, Leading Institute2024-11-14T22:16:42-06:00

John Yin: “Arrow In, Arrow Out: Rumination on the Origins of Life and Nurturing Research Collaborations”

2024-11-14T22:28:15-06:00

John Yin spoke at the Discovery Seminar Series in January, 2016, offering his perspective on the origins of life, dynamic stability, and developing collaborations.

John Yin: “Arrow In, Arrow Out: Rumination on the Origins of Life and Nurturing Research Collaborations”2024-11-14T22:28:15-06:00

Picture This: Lynda Barry Brings Passion for Nurturing Creativity to UW-Madison and Community

2024-11-14T22:33:31-06:00

Cartoonist and WID faculty Lynda Barry teaches ways to find and express insight across all ages. Watch the video for a peek inside her classes and workshops.

Picture This: Lynda Barry Brings Passion for Nurturing Creativity to UW-Madison and Community2024-11-14T22:33:31-06:00
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