Events
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.
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).Fireside Chat with NSF’s Dr. Erwin Gianchandani
At this live and streamed event, Dr. Erwin Gianchandani will share insight on the newly-formed Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (TIP) within the National Science Foundation. TIP advances use-inspired and translational research. The College of Letters & Science invites faculty and researchers to attend the event in the Discovery’s Building’s DeLuca Forum or virtually.
Sustainable Energy Seminar Series
Charging toward better batteries… but why? And how?
In this Sustainable Energy Seminar, Dr. Eric Kazyak, Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering, will discuss promising approaches and alternatives to current lithium-ion batteries than could address some of the challenges of this energy storage technology.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!How to Scale up and Sustain Community Engagement in Environmental Policymaking: Integrating Digital Crowdsourcing and Data Science with In-Person Engagement
In this Sustainable Energy Seminar, Dr. Kaiping Chen, Assistant Professor of Life Sciences Communication, will discuss the use of digital tools and in-person community engagement for inclusive decision-making in sustainability and climate justice.UW Family Gardening Day at the Wisconsin Energy Institute
Free, Annual Event! April showers bring May flowers—and this opportunity to explore campus gardens, greenhouses, and research facilities. Visit the DC Smith Greenhouse, Allen Centennial Garden, Steenbock Library, and the Wisconsin Energy Institute. Explore hands-on activities with seeds, plants and soil. Ask questions of Master Gardeners.
Environmental Fun Fair
Join Wisconsin Energy Institute staff at Dane County Parks' Environmental Fun Fair located on the grounds of their Lussier Family Heritage Center facility. This FREE fun afternoon will be full of hands on activities centered around nature, recreation, and science and have learning opportunities appropriate for all ages. Activities under both solar shelter, the big oak tree and the lower level of the Center. Parking is available at the Heritage Center and across the road at the Capital City Trail/Lower Yahara River Trail Trailhead (3102 Lake Farm Road). Spanish interpreters will be on site and available to help where needed.Past Events
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