As part of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, WID contributes to the education mission of the university, but several WID researchers are also engaged in research and outreach related to education, from educational video games to science programs created for educators. WID also supports the Kohler Fellows, a group of graduate students committed to interdisciplinary thought and approaching their graduate education in a dynamic, collaborative way.
The Small World Initiative is an innovative program that encourages students to pursue careers in science while addressing a worldwide health threat – the diminishing supply of effective antibiotics. The Small World Initiative is an important part of the Discovery Dialogue Hub .
New Field Day Lab, based in Wisconsin Institute for Discovery, teams with Department of Public Instruction to bring apps, games and context to K-12 education.
How can video games be used to inform how we act in the future? Read more about Keari Bell-Gawne and ideas she’s exploring as a video game researcher.
Students wrestle with the sustainability challenges of making real-world decisions about biofuel agriculture while playing an educational video game developed by WID researchers.
What if a computer program could take a problem you’re trying to solve and send back the most efficient solution?
