Education Events
New Recycling Technologies to Combat Plastic Pollution
In this Sustainable Energy Seminar, Dr. Reid Van Lehn, Associate Professor of Chemical and Biological Engineering, will highlight new technologies being developed at the UW-Madison Center for Chemical Upcycling of Waste Plastics (CUWP).
Building a Circular Bioeconomy Ecosystem in Wisconsin
Wisconsin’s agricultural expertise and abundant natural resources make the state fertile ground for building an enhanced bioeconomy that is sustainable, resilient, and – by utilizing waste streams as feedstock for new products – circular.
UW Science Expeditions - Open House Event
Come explore UW-Madison - your public land-grant research university - and experience science on April 14-16th. Interact with researchers, visit science venues across campus, enjoy Science Spectacular Shows, and try your hand at interactive Exploration Stations. From astronomy to zoology, UW Science Expeditions is the annual campus-wide science open house that connects you to UW people & places all year round. All events are free and open to the public.
Renewable Energy, Agriculture, and Home: Wisconsin’s Changing Landscapes
The transition from fossil fuels is underway. In Wisconsin, and all around the world, choices are being made about where, and how, we build the energy systems of our future. The impacts of these choices ripple across the landscape, allowing us to consider what, and who, we prioritize. Join us on April 19th to hear from a panel of experts about research questions for the growing field of agrivoltaics and how decisions about renewable energy systems have the potential to help us create a landscape that benefits all people, and ecosystems, of Wisconsin. This event is part of UW–Madison’s Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies 2023 Earth Day Event: Species on the Move.
Clean Tech Career Showcase – Waterpower
Clean energy is the future. The waterpower industry is looking to connect with students a variety of majors including, but not limited to, engineering, marketing, business, and public policy to share how your role in this industry is vital. The opportunities in waterpower are diverse, and we welcome everyone if you have an interest in this field! Learn from industry professionals about their work and how they found a career in renewable energy.
UW–Madison's Climate Justice Teach-in
The 2023 teach-in will culminate in a plenary event open to the entire campus community, featuring a panel of UW students acting on climate, a keynote and discussion. More info to come!