Events
Upcoming Events
Bioinformatics Café @ CHTC
Software Installations with Conda and Containers + Co-Working
March 11th, 2:30pm–4:30pm
Join CHTC facilitators at the Bioinformatics Café! This session is focused on one of the most common pain points in computational biology: reproducible, portable software environments. We’ll cover practical strategies for installing bioinformatics tools using Conda/containers and when containers (Apptainer/Singularity) are the better choice for running workflows on shared computing resources like CHTC and the OSPool.
2026 RISE-THRIVE Symposium
March 13th, 9:00am–3:30am
Join us this spring for the 2026 RISE-THRIVE Symposium, where we examine health and wellbeing across the lifecourse. Engage in a campus-wide interdisciplinary symposium on aging across the lifespan, that include social, medical and technological advances. Explore connections and research through lightning talks with facilitated discussion, panel presentations, a graduate poster session, and dedicated networking sessions.
Family Nature Program: Welcoming Spring
Arboretum
March 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.
Find a Research Mentor Workshop
Learn how to get started with undergrad research
March 17th, 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
Harnessing AI for Research in Applied Linguistics: From Qualitative Coding to Quantitative Analysis
A workshop for the 2025-26 series on AI and Research in Language Studies led by Lara Bryfonski, Georgetown University
March 19th, 3:00pm–5:00pm
In this workshop will introduce participants to practical strategies for integrating AI into research workflows. Drawing on examples from recent studies in applied linguistics, it will explore how AI can support qualitative coding (e.g., theme identification and top-down coding practices), automate the extraction and classification of variables for meta-analysis, and assist with statistical tasks such as regression modeling and data visualization.
Ecological Restoration Work Party
Arboretum Wingra Woods
March 21st, 9:00am–12:00pm
Meet at Wingra Springs parking lot (at top of hill on Arboretum Dr., NE of Arboretum Visitor Center)
Volunteer for habitat restoration activities in prairies, savannas, and woodlands. Tools and training provided. Groups welcome with advance notice. Meet at Wingra Springs parking lot, at top of hill on Arboretum Dr., northeast of the Visitor Center. (No restroom facilities at site.) Event capacity is limited, please arrive by 9 a.m. More information: (608) 265-5214 or mkloppenburg@wisc.edu.
Scenic Stroll
Arboretum
March 22nd, 1:00pm–2:00pm
Meet at Visitor Center, UW–Madison Arboretum
This gently paced walk explores ecological communities near the Visitor Center. Themes may include the land, plants, animals, other organisms, phenology, and ecology. Wear sturdy closed-toe shoes and come prepared for weather. Routes are wheelchair accessible when weather allows. Walks canceled for unsafe conditions. Free, no registration required. Meet at the Visitor Center.
Ecological Restoration Work Party
Arboretum Wingra Woods
March 28th, 9:00am–12:00pm
Meet at Wingra Springs parking lot (at top of hill on Arboretum Dr., NE of Arboretum Visitor Center)
Volunteer for habitat restoration activities in prairies, savannas, and woodlands. Tools and training provided. Groups welcome with advance notice. Meet at Wingra Springs parking lot, at top of hill on Arboretum Dr., northeast of the Visitor Center. (No restroom facilities at site.) Event capacity is limited, please arrive by 9 a.m. More information: (608) 265-5214 or mkloppenburg@wisc.edu.
Class: Phenology – Keeping Track of Nature
Arboretum
March 28th, 1:00pm–3:00pm
Meet at Visitor Center, UW–Madison Arboretum
The recent equinox offers the perfect time to think about spring unfolding. Phenology – noting the periodic occurrences in the natural world – is both art and science, practiced for millennia across cultures and regions. Learn about different approaches and maybe find your own. Instructor: Kathy Miner, Arboretum naturalist. Indoor class. Fee: $25. Register by March 24. Meet at the Visitor Center.
Nature Hike
Arboretum
March 29th, 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.