outreach

WID is committed to fulfilling the Wisconsin Idea, ensuring that the knowledge, resources, and benefits produced by the university’s research permeate the boundaries of the campus, benefiting Wisconsin families and businesses and improving lives all over the world.

WID is engaged in a number of outreach efforts, often in collaboration with partners such as the Morgridge Institute for Research and the Discovery Building’s Town Center.

WID partners with the Town Center and Morgridge Institute for Research on the Crossroads of Ideas lecture series, the Illuminating Discovery course, and other programs.

Outreach is an important part of the Discovery Dialogue Hub .

Looking ahead at this year’s Wisconsin Science Festival

Looking ahead at this year’s Wisconsin Science Festival

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Annual Wisconsin Science Festival returns Oct. 16-22 with new theme

Looking ahead at this year’s Wisconsin Science Festivalppointer2024-11-14T20:46:54-06:00

NSF Supports Interdisciplinary Pandemic Prevention Workshops
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NSF Supports Interdisciplinary Pandemic Prevention Workshops

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WID's John Yin is part of a team assembling February workshops on predictive intelligence for pandemic prevention.

NSF Supports Interdisciplinary Pandemic Prevention Workshopsppointer2024-11-14T21:53:10-06:00

Michael Graf pivots from making commercials to writing movie scripts

Michael Graf pivots from making commercials to writing movie scripts

ppointer2024-11-14T21:54:36-06:00

In early December the International Screenwriters’ Association named Graf, Writer in Residence in WID's Science to Script program, to its Top 25 Screenwriters To Watch In 2021.

Michael Graf pivots from making commercials to writing movie scriptsppointer2024-11-14T21:54:36-06:00

AP: Michael Graf Named an ISA Top 25 Writer to Watch in 2021

AP: Michael Graf Named an ISA Top 25 Writer to Watch in 2021

archive_admin2024-11-14T21:55:45-06:00

WID's Science to Script Writer in Residence, Michael Graf, had been named to the International Screenwriters’ Association's top 25 writers to watch.

AP: Michael Graf Named an ISA Top 25 Writer to Watch in 2021archive_admin2024-11-14T21:55:45-06:00

Researchers at UW–Madison Lead Data Science Coalition to Aid with COVID-19

Researchers at UW–Madison Lead Data Science Coalition to Aid with COVID-19

ppointer2024-11-14T22:01:53-06:00

WID's Data Science Hub is part of the COVID-19 Data Science Research Group that is interpreting data, using that data to create models, and sharing information and findings.

Researchers at UW–Madison Lead Data Science Coalition to Aid with COVID-19ppointer2024-11-14T22:01:53-06:00

Handelsman Talks Soil on Podcast & WUWM
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Handelsman Talks Soil on Podcast & WUWM

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WID Director Jo Handelsman shared a conversation on Clear+Vivid with Alan Alda and on WUWM about soil and microbes.

Handelsman Talks Soil on Podcast & WUWMppointer2024-11-14T22:03:06-06:00

Isthmus: Street Science
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Isthmus: Street Science

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Isthmus covers Science to Street Art, a project from WID's Illuminating Discovery Hub.

Isthmus: Street Sciencearchive_admin2024-11-14T22:03:41-06:00

Madison365: Connecting Science with Street Art
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Madison365: Connecting Science with Street Art

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Science to Street Art is an initiative that aims to visually inspire STEM education and careers by creating science civic art through graffiti and hip-hop art forms.

Madison365: Connecting Science with Street Artppointer2024-11-14T22:04:03-06:00

NSF Grant Takes Scientific Approach to Public Engagement with Science
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NSF Grant Takes Scientific Approach to Public Engagement with Science

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A grant from the National Science Foundation will help a team of researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison discover the factors that contribute to successful public engagement with science endeavors. In particular, the team is interested in learning what motivations and experiences mold the profiles of scientists who engage successfully with the public.

NSF Grant Takes Scientific Approach to Public Engagement with Scienceppointer2025-01-27T11:40:37-06:00

Data Scientists Unite Research and Policy in New Project
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Data Scientists Unite Research and Policy in New Project

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A new data science project, "WEREWOLF", puts powerful modeling tools into the hands of Wisconsin policymakers to create the energy systems of tomorrow.

Data Scientists Unite Research and Policy in New Projectarchive_admin2024-11-14T22:04:28-06:00

Next Gen Scientists Assemble in Madison to Bring Science to the Policy Table
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Next Gen Scientists Assemble in Madison to Bring Science to the Policy Table

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The National Science Policy Symposium will take place at the Discovery Building and in Union South at the University of Wisconsin–Madison on Friday and Saturday, November 1 and 2.

Next Gen Scientists Assemble in Madison to Bring Science to the Policy Tablearchive_admin2024-11-14T22:04:41-06:00

WSJ: ‘Who Owns Science?’ Wisconsin Science Festival Panel Explores Culture, Representation
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WSJ: ‘Who Owns Science?’ Wisconsin Science Festival Panel Explores Culture, Representation

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university faculty and students, politicians and indigenous advocates discussed representation and inclusion in science at the panel moderated by Rabiah Mayas, associate director of Northwestern University’s Science in Society research center.

WSJ: ‘Who Owns Science?’ Wisconsin Science Festival Panel Explores Culture, Representationppointer2024-11-14T22:05:18-06:00

Meet Tiny Earth Director Sarah Miller
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Meet Tiny Earth Director Sarah Miller

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Sarah Miller was named the executive director of Tiny Earth this spring. We sat down with her to learn about her background and the future of Tiny Earth.

Meet Tiny Earth Director Sarah Millerppointer2024-11-14T22:43:59-06:00

WID Hubs Launch at Illuminating Connections Event
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WID Hubs Launch at Illuminating Connections Event

ppointer2025-01-27T14:39:33-06:00

WID's new hubs—Data Science, Multi-Omics, and Illuminating Discovery—represent a new path forward for collaborative research projects and fields.

WID Hubs Launch at Illuminating Connections Eventppointer2025-01-27T14:39:33-06:00

Wisconsin Public Television and the University of Wisconsin-Madison Announce the Timothy William Trout Education Innovation Lab
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Wisconsin Public Television and the University of Wisconsin-Madison Announce the Timothy William Trout Education Innovation Lab

archive_admin2024-11-14T22:08:22-06:00

Gift of $2.1 million from Dr. Monroe and Sandra Trout creates partnership among Wisconsin Institute for Discovery, Morgridge Institute for Research, UW-Madison School of Education, and Wisconsin Public Television

Wisconsin Public Television and the University of Wisconsin-Madison Announce the Timothy William Trout Education Innovation Labarchive_admin2024-11-14T22:08:22-06:00

Cap Times Q&A: Kevin Ponto Wants to Use Virtual Reality to Solve Real-world Problems
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Cap Times Q&A: Kevin Ponto Wants to Use Virtual Reality to Solve Real-world Problems

archive_admin2024-11-14T22:09:09-06:00

For WID's Kevin Ponto, virtual reality is more than a way of playing video games or simulating roller coaster rides. He thinks VR can be a tool for solving real-world problems.

Cap Times Q&A: Kevin Ponto Wants to Use Virtual Reality to Solve Real-world Problemsarchive_admin2024-11-14T22:09:09-06:00

WID Researchers Receive Awards to Fund Cancer Research
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WID Researchers Receive Awards to Fund Cancer Research

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Mark Klein and Peter Lewis were recognized for their cancer research awards from The Ride, sponsored by the UW Carbone Cancer Center, at a recent Wisconsin Men's Hockey game.

WID Researchers Receive Awards to Fund Cancer Researcharchive_admin2024-11-14T22:12:49-06:00

From WPR: Wisconsin Educators Look To Cultivate A New Generation Of Scientists And Antibiotics
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From WPR: Wisconsin Educators Look To Cultivate A New Generation Of Scientists And Antibiotics

archive_admin2024-11-14T22:13:39-06:00

The project Includes Hands-On Lab Work Testing Soil

From WPR: Wisconsin Educators Look To Cultivate A New Generation Of Scientists And Antibioticsarchive_admin2024-11-14T22:13:39-06:00

Wisconsin Instructors Engaging Students in the Fight Against Antibiotic Resistance

ppointer2025-01-27T14:44:03-06:00

Instructors from schools across the state are getting their hands dirty in the search for antibiotics by joining a new program.

Wisconsin Instructors Engaging Students in the Fight Against Antibiotic Resistanceppointer2025-01-27T14:44:03-06:00

Wisconsin Teachers Converge on Madison in Search of Antibiotics

Wisconsin Teachers Converge on Madison in Search of Antibiotics

archive_admin2024-11-14T22:14:35-06:00

Instructors from eight UW System schools and more than a dozen other colleges and universities are taking a week out of their January break to meet in Madison in search of a crucial discovery — antibiotics.

Wisconsin Teachers Converge on Madison in Search of Antibioticsarchive_admin2024-11-14T22:14:35-06:00

Mastodons, Brains, and a View of Mars: How the Wisconsin Science Festival Helps Bring Kids and Science Together
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Mastodons, Brains, and a View of Mars: How the Wisconsin Science Festival Helps Bring Kids and Science Together

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The Wisconsin Science Festival was a roaring success, with every corner of the Discovery Building containing something for people to see, hear, touch or manipulate.

Mastodons, Brains, and a View of Mars: How the Wisconsin Science Festival Helps Bring Kids and Science Togetherppointer2024-11-14T22:14:59-06:00

Scientists Struggle with Sexism and Racism: ‘We Think These Bias Studies Don’t Apply to Us’

Scientists Struggle with Sexism and Racism: ‘We Think These Bias Studies Don’t Apply to Us’

ppointer2024-11-14T22:15:12-06:00

The Washington Post writes about the harsh realities faced by women and minorities in science presented by WID Director Jo Handelsman at the Society for Neuroscience conference in Washington, D.C.

Scientists Struggle with Sexism and Racism: ‘We Think These Bias Studies Don’t Apply to Us’ppointer2024-11-14T22:15:12-06:00

Communication and Policy the Focus of Two Science Festival Events

Communication and Policy the Focus of Two Science Festival Events

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WID Director Jo Handelsman and the Catalysts for Science Policy were instrumental in assembling fantastic panels for mini-symposia about science policy and science communication geared toward graduate students, postdocs, and faculty but open to anyone interested in science.

Communication and Policy the Focus of Two Science Festival Eventsppointer2024-11-14T22:15:35-06:00

Catalysts for Science Policy Group Finds New Home at WID, Focuses on Forensic Science Policy
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Catalysts for Science Policy Group Finds New Home at WID, Focuses on Forensic Science Policy

ppointer2025-03-03T15:28:59-06:00

CaSP is joining with the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery to amplify its voice on science policy issues. On October 4 in the Discovery Building, they host a panel on improving forensic science policy.

Catalysts for Science Policy Group Finds New Home at WID, Focuses on Forensic Science Policyppointer2025-03-03T15:28:59-06:00

Researchers Wield New Technology to Preserve Old Places and Cultural Heritage
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Researchers Wield New Technology to Preserve Old Places and Cultural Heritage

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Systems programmer Ross Tredinnick led an effort to create a 3D virtual replica of the Norway Building near Mount Horeb, WI before its disassembly in 2015. Visitors to the new Driftless Historium can experience it starting June 3.

Researchers Wield New Technology to Preserve Old Places and Cultural Heritagearchive_admin2025-01-27T14:27:02-06:00

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