March Madness: Battle of the Biofuel Crops

Join the Wisconsin Energy Institute for the second annual March Madness Forward in Energy Forum featuring the “Battle of the Biofuel Crops." Four scientists from the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center will passionately pitch why their chosen plant is the most fascinating and useful feedstock for producing biofuels and bioproducts.

UW Science Expeditions - Open House Event

On Saturday, April 11, from 10:00 am - 1:00 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.

Sustainable Energy Seminar: Trey Sato

Join us on April 13 at 3:30 p.m. for this Sustainable Energy Seminar presentation by Trey Sato, Senior Scientist at the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center and Wisconsin Energy Institute at UW-Madison.

Abstract/Description is Forthcoming.

Climate Games Day 2026

Join us for a special Climate Games Day on April 17 at 5 p.m. at the Wisconsin Energy Institute, part of Worldwide Climate and Justice Education Month! Uncover sustainable solutions while enjoying friendly competition!

Earth Signals: Wisconsin Weather

The Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences and the Mead Wtter School of Music present Earth Signals, a collaboration focusing on the theme of Wisconsin weather and making use of different forms of weather and climate data to compose music. Earth Signals brings oceanographic and atmospheric science concepts to life through music and sound. Earth Signals is a science-music project from the UW-Madison Oceans and Climate Group led by Professor of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Elizabeth Maroon and Professor of Music Johannes Wallmann.