Events
Upcoming Events
WRAP+ Collaborator Conference
Bringing together scientists who work with Wisconsin Registry for Alzheimer's Prevention data
November 5th
1244 Health Sciences Learning Center
The Wisconsin Registry for Alzheimer's Prevention (WRAP) team invites researchers and scientists who have used WRAP data to join us for the inaugural WRAP+ Collaborator Conference. Since our first study visit in 2001, the WRAP study has grown into one of the world’s largest and longest-running studies of individuals at risk for Alzheimer’s disease. We invite collaborators from our work to join us and hear about future goals and how we can work together for the next 25 years.
Genomics Seminar Series: Luca Pinello, PhD, Harvard University
Dissecting the Regulatory Genome by Destruction and Creation
November 5th, 1:30pm–2:30pm
UW Biotechnology Center Auditorium, Genetics-Biotechnology Center Building
Ecological Restoration Work Party
Arboretum Grady Tract
November 7th, 9:00am–12:00pm
Volunteer for habitat restoration activities in prairies, savannas, and woodlands. Tools and training provided. Groups welcome with advance notice. Meet at Grady Tract parking lot, southeast corner of Seminole Hwy. and W. Beltline Frontage Rd. (No restroom facilities.) Event capacity is limited, please arrive by 9 a.m. More information: (608) 265-5214 or mkloppenburg@wisc.edu.
Class: All About Owls
Arboretum
November 7th, 1:00pm–3:00pm
Meet at Visitor Center, UW–Madison Arboretum
Learn about Wisconsin’s twelve owl species, focusing on the three that nest in Madison, and how to identify these elusive birds of prey. Habitat, calls, courtship, hunting, and eating will be discussed. Instructor: Sylvia Marek, Arboretum naturalist. Indoor class. Fee: $25. Register by November 3. Meet at the Visitor Center.
Nature Hike
Arboretum
November 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.
Ecological Restoration Work Party
Arboretum Grady Tract
November 14th, 9:00am–12:00pm
Volunteer for habitat restoration activities in prairies, savannas, and woodlands. Tools and training provided. Groups welcome with advance notice. Meet at Grady Tract parking lot, southeast corner of Seminole Hwy. and W. Beltline Frontage Rd. (No restroom facilities.) Event capacity is limited, please arrive by 9 a.m. More information: (608) 265-5214 or mkloppenburg@wisc.edu.
Deadline to Enter the WISCIENCE Sticker Contest!
Theme: Science of the Unseen. Open to all students!
November 15th
Grab your colored pencils and tablets & make unique design(s) for the 4th annual WISCIENCE Sticker Contest! Winning design(s) will be made into stickers that get shared on campus, and winner(s) will get a prize. This year’s theme is Science of the Unseen. So much of science explores phenomena we can’t easily see or touch. Make the unseen visible and bring the hidden worlds of STEM into view—from microscopy to data visualization. Open to all UW–Madison students (not just art or STEM majors).
Family Nature Program: Turkey Time
Arboretum
November 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.
Quantum–ISSH Symposium: Intersections of Social Sciences and Humanities with Quantum
November 16th, 9:00am–3:00pm
Join the Wisconsin Quantum Institute and researchers across campus for a symposium connecting quantum science with the social sciences and humanities. We will have keynotes from Charles Tahan and Anat Lior and will explore how our researchers can form interdisciplinary research partnerships and study the societal, legal, and human dimensions of emerging quantum technologies.
UW Carbone Initiative for Theranostics & Particle Therapy Seminar
Guest speaker: LisaAnn Trembath
November 17th, 3:30pm–5:00pm
Health Sciences Learning Center
Dr. Trembath is a nuclear medicine and radiopharmaceuticals leader with over 20 years of experience in clinical research, imaging, and drug development. Title: Academic-Industry Collaborations in Theranostics Discovery - What Do Sponsors Look For? Join us in HSLC 1335 for this event.