DeLuca Forum, Discovery Building

How data informs science, policy, and everyday life. Join Dr. Susan Monarez, former CDC director, in conversation with UW–Madison statistician Dr. Claudia Solís-Lemus for an engaging discussion about the promises and pitfalls of our increasingly data-driven world. Together, they'll explore how scientists transform information into insight, why uncertainty is a fundamental part of research, and what it takes to communicate evidence in ways that build understanding and trust. CONTACT: 316-4390, idhub@wid.wisc.edu URL: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/crossroads-of-ideas-trusting-the-data-tickets-1999034893178?aff=oddtdtcreator

In the 2026-27 academic year, SoundWaves is exploring Origins - from the start of the universe to how we developed language, join us for this four-part series as we uncover the origins of who we are. As always, each lecture is paired with live, musical performance as it relates to the theme of the evening. In this second part, we are diving into the Spark of Life as we celebrate the 50th edition of SoundWaves. Topics include geochemistry, microbiology, and astrobiology! CONTACT: 316-4390, idhub@wid.wisc.edu URL: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/soundwaves-origins-the-spark-of-life-tickets-1999039290330?aff=oddtdtcreator