Discovery Building
Crossroads of Ideas: Growing Without Gravity
Discovery Building 330 North Orchard Street, De Luca Forum, Madison, WI, United StatesCan plants thrive amid the zero-gravity chaos of space? Could the stars themselves hold the recipe for life? Join Crossroads to find out!Ready to leave Earthly bounds behind? Join us for an absolutely out-of-this-world Crossroads of Ideas, where astrobiology and astrochemistry come together in cosmic fashion! Plant biologist Dr. Simon Gilroy and astrochemist Dr. Susanna Widicus Weaver are your guides for an evening of star-studded discovery, diving into everything from the surprising resilience of plants in space to the chemistry that could hint at life beyond our planet. Moderated by Eric Wilcots, this event will tackle cosmic questions like: How do [...]
WID Symposium Public Expo
Discovery Building 330 North Orchard Street, De Luca Forum, Madison, WI, United States
2024 WID Symposium
Discovery Building 330 North Orchard Street, De Luca Forum, Madison, WI, United StatesAnnual Symposium for Wisconsin Institute for Discovery resident working groups and affiliates. Portions open to the public.The WID 2024 Symposium, scheduled for November 13th at the Discovery Building, is a day-long event dedicated to the exploration of change in complex systems in digital and natural environments. This gathering serves as an opportunity for researchers at every career stage, to showcase their ongoing work, foster relationships, strengthen WID’s internal network, and promote collaboration in pursuit of our interdisciplinary research goals.The event will include breakfast, lightning talks, Wiley Award ceremony, lunch/workshop, poster session, music, and a celebratory reception to acknowledge our collective achievements. [...]
ML+Coffee
Discovery Building 330 North Orchard Street, De Luca Forum, Madison, WI, United StatesMachine Learning Community Event. CONTACT: endemann@wisc.edu
Indigenous Art: Reclaiming Space, Reclaiming Stories Opening Reception
Discovery Building 330 North Orchard Street, De Luca Forum, Madison, WI, United StatesJoin us for Native November Art Gallery Opening on Nov 1, 6:30-8 PM at Hub Central. Art, food, and music celebrating Indigenous voices!You're Invited: Native November Art Gallery OpeningJoin us on November 1, 2024, for a groundbreaking celebration at Hub Central, First Floor of the Discovery Building, from 6:30 - 8:00 PM.Meet the ArtistsEnjoy Food and Non-Alcoholic RefreshmentsFree Admission – RSVP EncouragedThis year, Native November kicks off with a public art gallery opening, featuring incredible student art, live music, and delicious food. Indigenous students across UW have created culturally informed art as part of their mental health and wellness journeys, and [...]
SoundWaves: Developing Ideas, Part 1
Discovery Building 330 North Orchard Street, De Luca Forum, Madison, WI, United StatesExplore how trends, plans, viewpoints, projects, materials, and sounds develop. Where we are and where we might be headed in the future.All year, SoundWaves will explore the concept of Development. In our first event, we ask: How did the development of monotheism affect human society? How do plants evolve, and how do we help them evolve? What is all this about AI? How does research and creativity give birth to a novel? And what does development mean in the context of music? Find out on October 18, at 7:30pm in the DeLuca Forum in the Discovery Building. This SoundWaves event is [...]
Crossroads of Ideas: Wisconsin’s Role in Shaping the Future of Agriculture
Discovery Building 330 North Orchard Street, De Luca Forum, Madison, WI, United StatesGlenda Gillaspy (UW-Madison College of Agriculture and Life Sciences) moderates a lively panel discussion.This engaging panel discussion will take a deeper look into the innovation and tradition of Wisconsin agriculture and the opportunities and challenges we face at the leading edge of sustainable systems. Moderated by Dr. Glenda Gillaspy, Dean of UW-Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, and featuring researchers who are helping establish Wisconsin as the leader in agricultural advancement and innovation.Panelists:Dr. Julie Dawson - Professor in the UW-Madison Department of Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences and Extension Specialist for Regional Food Systems. Research and extension interests include plant breeding [...]
Weaving Tradition: Menominee Basketry and the Legacy of Ash
Discovery Building 330 North Orchard Street, De Luca Forum, Madison, WI, United StatesLearn time-honored techniques at a workshop on traditional Menominee basket weaving led by Sherri LaChapelle-Corn (Pitapanukiw).This hands-on experience delves into the cultural significance of basketry, highlighting its role in preserving Menominee heritage. Additionally, gain insight into the ecological challenges posed by the emerald ash borer insect, which threatens the very materials essential to this craft. Discover the importance of sustaining these practices and the efforts to protect and rejuvenate the resources vital to Menominee culture.Before and after the workshop, stop by the interactive gallery at the Discovery Building featuring intricate woven works of art created by workshop host Sherri LaChapelle-Corn (Pitapanukiw).REGISTRATION [...]
2024 Machine Learning Marathon
Discovery Building 330 North Orchard Street, De Luca Forum, Madison, WI, United Stateshttps://hub.datascience.wisc.edu/2024-machine-learning-marathon/To learn more, visit the 2024 Machine Learning Marathon webpage.
Indigenous Language Table
Discovery Building 330 North Orchard Street, De Luca Forum, Madison, WI, United StatesOpen Language Table for Indigenous Languages. Most Wednesdays on the first floor of the Discovery Building and hosted by the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery ID Hub in Room 1145. An Indigenous Language Table is designed to enable language learners to develop spoken language skills outside of the classroom setting, build community, strengthen language purpose, and normalize indigenous language with representation. All learners are welcome to attend! CONTACT: lredeagle@wisc.edu URL: https://illuminatingdiscovery.wisc.edu/indigenous-language-table/
ML+Coffee
Discovery Building 330 North Orchard Street, De Luca Forum, Madison, WI, United StatesMachine Learning Community Event. ML+Coffee offers a casual and social atmosphere where machine learning practitioners of all skill-levels can problem-solve with one another. CONTACT: endemann@wisc.edu URL: https://forms.gle/7DjF8zxHKXCWzvCZ8
Programming with Julia
Discovery Building 330 North Orchard Street, De Luca Forum, Madison, WI, United Stateshttps://uw-madison-datascience.github.io/2024-08-22-uwmadison-julia/
Indigenous Language Table
Discovery Building 330 North Orchard Street, De Luca Forum, Madison, WI, United StatesOpen Language Table for Indigenous Languages. Most Wednesdays on the first floor of the Discovery Building and hosted by the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery ID Hub in Room 1145. An Indigenous Language Table is designed to enable language learners to develop spoken language skills outside of the classroom setting, build community, strengthen language purpose, and normalize indigenous language with representation. All learners are welcome to attend! CONTACT: lredeagle@wisc.edu URL: https://illuminatingdiscovery.wisc.edu/indigenous-language-table/
Indigenous Language Table
Discovery Building 330 North Orchard Street, De Luca Forum, Madison, WI, United StatesOpen Language Table for Indigenous Languages. Most Wednesdays on the first floor of the Discovery Building and hosted by the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery ID Hub in Room 1145. An Indigenous Language Table is designed to enable language learners to develop spoken language skills outside of the classroom setting, build community, strengthen language purpose, and normalize indigenous language with representation. All learners are welcome to attend! CONTACT: lredeagle@wisc.edu URL: https://illuminatingdiscovery.wisc.edu/indigenous-language-table/
Indigenous Language Table
Discovery Building 330 North Orchard Street, De Luca Forum, Madison, WI, United StatesOpen Language Table for Indigenous Languages. Most Wednesdays on the first floor of the Discovery Building and hosted by the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery ID Hub in Room 1145. An Indigenous Language Table is designed to enable language learners to develop spoken language skills outside of the classroom setting, build community, strengthen language purpose, and normalize indigenous language with representation. All learners are welcome to attend! CONTACT: lredeagle@wisc.edu URL: https://illuminatingdiscovery.wisc.edu/indigenous-language-table/
