Events
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.
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.
Online Q&A: Applying & Interviewing for Faculty Positions
Are you considering a research faculty position or curious about the application and interview process?Join us for the Virtual Q&A: Applying & Interviewing for Faculty Positions
The Social Cost of Carbon and Climate Policy Analysis
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.
Upper Midwest Energy Forum
Madison, WI — The Citizens Utility Board of Wisconsin (CUB WI) is proud to present the inaugural Upper Midwest Energy Forum, a half-day event designed to equip business leaders and professionals with the knowledge and strategies needed to navigate the rapidly evolving energy landscape.
Producer Perspectives on Land and Resource Utilization
Each year, agricultural producers consider how to make the most of their land and other resources in order to optimize farm yields, profits, and sustainability. Many factors influence how farmers determine their crop mix, whether to plant cover or perennial crops, and what the most productive uses are for manure and agricultural residues, which can be used either as fertilizer or as raw materials for new bio-based energy and other products.
Wisconsin Association for Environmental Education Conference
Find WEI at the annual Wisconsin Association for Environmental Education Conference for our presentation: Agrivoltaics: Solar and Farming.Learn more about the conference here: https://www.waee.org/annual-conference
Sustainable Energy Seminar: Weiyu Li
Join us on November 17 at 3:30 p.m. for this Sustainable Energy Seminar presentation by Weiyu Li, Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering.Seminar details TBD.
Pathways to Deep Resilience: Integrating Mental Wellbeing into Environmental & Climate Action
Join us on December 1 at 3:30 p.m. for this Sustainable Energy Seminar presentation by Dekila Chungyalpa, Director of the Loka Initiative at UW-Madison.
2026 Wisconsin State KidWind Challenge: Saturday, March 7
The KidWind Challenge is a hands-on renewable energy competition that engages students in STEM. Student teams bring small-scale wind turbines or solar devices that they've designed to the Challenge where they will be tested for power output. Teams also meet with a panel of expert judges to present their design process and demonstrate their contextual knowledge and tackle instant challenge activities.