Come explore UW-Madison - your public land-grant research university - and experience science as exploring the unknown on April 8-10th. Interact with researchers, visit science venues across campus, enjoy recorded and live online Science Spectacular Shows, and try your hand at virtual 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.
On Saturday, April 9th, from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, engage with Wisconsin Energy Institute scientists while exploring fun, interactive demonstrations and learning about the work being done to further our transition to clean energy systems.
Design and test your own wind turbine blades, conduct an experiment to find out how to make biofuels, explore amazing underground ecosystems, tour a state-of-the-art laboratory, and much more during this open-house event.
Activities:
Hands-on Exploration Stations: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Meet over a dozen scientists while exploring a variety of topics from ecology to engineering!
Building Tours: 10:30 and 11:30
Step behind the scenes and into the state-of-the-art laboratories where UW Energy Experts make their discoveries during a tour of the LEED-Certified Wisconsin Energy Institute! Learn about the current research projects and how we’re working to advance the transition to new, clean energy systems for all. Meet by the elevators at 10:30 or 11:30.
Climate at your Fingertips: An interactive solutions workshop: 11:30 - 12:30
How can we collectively limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius? In this interactive workshop, participants will identify climate strategies and test their impacts on global temperature using a cutting-edge computer simulation. Join us to create your own climate future using evidence-based modeling and engaging conversations. Meet in room 1115.
Check out these photos from previous years' Open House event!
Getting to the Wisconsin Energy Institute:
By Bike: The WEI building is accessible by bike paths and city bike lanes and features ample bike racks. For more information on biking to campus, see here.
By Bus: The University and Breese Bus stop is located next to the WEI building and is serviced by routes 02, 28, and 48. The Energy Institute is close to several other stops that service many other bus lines. For more information, see here.
By Car: Lot 41, which is immediately adjacent to the WEI building is free and open to the public all day Saturday and Sunday. The WEI building is also close to the Engineering Drive Ramp (Lot 17), which often has open spaces. Please refer to this campus parking map for more information.
Check the Science Expeditions website for more information additional activities being held throughout the weekend.