Events
Upcoming Events
SMPH Collaborate
February 6th, 3:00pm–5:00pm
1345 Health Sciences Learning Center
All individuals from across campus involved in research — including undergraduates, graduate students, postdocs, research staff, and faculty — are welcome at SMPH Collaborate, an event series from the SMPH Office of Basic Research, Biotechnology and Graduate Studies. The Feb. 2026 edition of SMPH Collaborate is focused on postdoc research. The event features researchers presenting novel research and innovative technologies, followed by a social hour that offers time for collaborative discussion.
Nature Hike
Arboretum
February 8th, 1:00pm–2:30pm
Meet at Visitor Center, UW–Madison Arboretum
Learn about the land, plants, animals, fungi, phenology, and ecology. Geared for adults, this walk may cover sloping terrain. Wear sturdy closed-toe shoes and come prepared for weather. Walks canceled for unsafe conditions. Free, no registration required. Meet at the Visitor Center.
Find a Research Mentor Workshop
Learn how to get started with undergrad research
February 10th, 6:00pm–7:00pm
Are you interested in doing research as an undergrad, but aren’t sure how? Get started on your research journey with help from WISCIENCE Research Peer Leaders! These students are fellow undergrads who’ve been doing research for at least a year—and they have plenty of advice and experiences to share. We’ll cover: • The benefits of doing research as an undergrad • How to find research experiences at UW–Madison • How to choose the right mentor for you • Resources to help you navigate the process
FULL - Class: Winter Woody Tree Identification
Arboretum
February 11th, 9:30am–11:30am
Meet at Visitor Center, UW–Madison Arboretum
With the vibrancy of leafy growth gone, the winter quiet invites closer inspection of Wisconsin native trees. Learn how the curious clues found in tree buds, bark, and branches can assist with tree identification. Indoor and outdoor class. Instructor: Micah Kloppenburg, Arboretum ecological restoration outreach coordinator. Fee: $20. Register by February 8. Meet at the Visitor Center. CLASS IS FULL.
Running AlphaFold3 on CHTC - Tutorial
February 11th, 2:30pm–4:30pm
Tutorial: Running AlphaFold3 on CHTC Join CHTC facilitators for a hands-on tutorial focused on running AlphaFold3 on CHTC GPU resources, from single-protein predictions to larger, high-throughput structural biology workflows. This session is designed for researchers who already understand the basics of AlphaFold-style modeling and want to run AlphaFold3 efficiently on shared research infrastructure—without needing to manage local GPUs or large databases themselves.
Bioinformatics Café @ CHTC
Running AlphaFold3 on CHTC + Co-Working
February 11th, 2:30pm–4:30pm
Join CHTC facilitators at the Bioinformatics Café! Tutorial: Running AlphaFold3 on CHTC Join CHTC facilitators for a hands-on tutorial focused on running AlphaFold3 on CHTC GPU resources, from single-protein predictions to larger, high-throughput structural biology workflows. This event is part of the Bioinformatics Café, a monthly, community-focused series that combines short technical tutorials with dedicated coworking time.
The Invasive Golden Oyster Mushroom Is Affecting Local Fungi – Now What?
Arboretum Winter Enrichment Lecture
February 12th, 10:00am–11:30am
Meet at Visitor Center, UW–Madison Arboretum
Aishwarya Veerabahu, PhD Candidate, UW–Madison Department of Botany. Now that the ecological impacts of invasive golden oysters have been published and entered the public conversation, what happens next? Veerabahu, the Arboretum’s Leopold Research Fellow, will weave together the social, evolutionary, and ecological aspects of managing golden oyster mushrooms moving forward. Fee: $10. Register by February 8.
Family Nature Program: Winter Birds
Arboretum
February 15th, 1:30pm–3:30pm
Meet at Visitor Center, UW–Madison Arboretum
This program is a fun, fascinating way for families with children elementary age and younger to explore the natural world. Nature walk: 1:30–2:30 p.m., activities: 2:30–3:30 p.m. Adults must attend. Wear sturdy closed-toe shoes and come prepared for weather. Walks canceled for unsafe conditions. Free, no registration required. Meet at the Visitor Center.
Research and Teach with International and Area Studies Library Resources (In-Person)
February 17th, 1:30pm–3:00pm
This hands-on workshop is for anyone engaged in studies that are international in scope, specifically in Humanities or Social Sciences. This session is intended to support your use of library resources to their full potential in research and teaching. Participate in this workshop to learn about International and Area Studies services and collections and generate ideas to strategically advance your work. Register: https://go.wisc.edu/wd8e6c
CHTC Researcher Forum
Connect with the CHTC research computing community! Hear about what we’re working on, how other users are leveraging compute resources, and share your feedback and your research!
February 17th, 2:00pm–4:30pm
7th Floor Seminar Room, Morgridge Hall
The CHTC Researcher Forum is an annual event to connect CHTC users, announce new and exciting updates, and hear from our users. You’ll hear about what we’re working on, how other users are leveraging compute resources, and have the opportunity to share your feedback and your research! All CHTC users (undergraduate, graduate, postdoc, staff, PI) and those in the research computing community are invited to attend. Registration is encouraged.