Education Events
Science on the Square – Madison Night Market Fusion
Join us for one fantastic night blending science with downtown Madison businesses! Back for its eighth year, the ever-popular Science on the Square event is again fusing with the Madison Night Market to create a unique way to explore hands-on science activities while also supporting local businesses and vendors. At Science on the Square, outdoor STEAM-themed activities will mix with Madison Night Market vendor tents throughout State Street. Indoor locations will showcase interesting exhibits, talks, and hands-on activities for you to check out as well. Learn more about the science that surrounds us every day while exploring downtown Madison. Join us in downtown Madison between 5 and 9 p.m. on Thursday, October 16, for fun for all ages! For more information about participating businesses and science experiences, visit our Science on the Square webpage!
Trade-off between safety, mobility and energy in automated vehicles
Join us on October 20 at 3:30 p.m. for this Sustainable Energy Seminar presentation by Xiaopeng Li, Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering.
Data Nuggets: Bringing Authentic Soil Carbon Research to the Classroom
Authentic datasets have the unique ability to capture the attention of students and engage them in the work of scientists. Data Nuggets are free classroom resources, co-designed by scientists and teachers, designed to build data literacy through analysis and visualization of authentic data. In this webinar we’ll hear from Dr. Caro Cordova about soil carbon research going on in the Midwest, learn more about the resources and datasets available through Data Nuggets from Dr. Elizabeth Schultheis, and explore educational materials and field trip opportunities available from the Wisconsin Energy Institute.
2nd Annual Wisconsin Weather Festival
The Wisconsin Weather Festival brings together meteorologists, climatologists, and scientists from across southern Wisconsin to share how we measure, forecast, and warn on the weather of Wisconsin.
Wisconsin Goes Nuclear?
Wisconsin businesses and government leaders have taken a renewed interest in nuclear power as advanced nuclear technologies, including Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), Molten Salt Reactors (MSRs), and other innovative designs offer the promise of improved safety, cost reduction, and scalability. This summer, Gov. Tony Evers signed two bipartisan bills aimed at positioning the state as a leader in next-generation nuclear power.
Sustainable Energy Seminar: J. Paul Kelleher
Join us on November 3 at 3:30 p.m. for this Sustainable Energy Seminar presentation by J. Paul Kelleher, Professor of Bioethics and Philosophy.
Seminar details TBD.