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March 17-26, 2021

 

 

Bach Around the Clock
10-Day Virtual Festival

More information

Friday, March 19
7:00 p.m.
A Bach concert performed by Bruce Bengtson, organ, and Marc Fink, oboe & oboe d’amore.
Marc Fink is a WISL Faculty Fellow

Full Schedule


Friday-Saturday, April 3 & 4, 2020
 

Engineering Expo
UW-Madison Campus

More information

CANCELLED


Friday-Sunday, April 3-5, 2020
 

Science Expeditions
UW-Madison Campus

Science is Fun will be holding hands-on/minds-on exploration stations at the Discovery Building on Saturday from 10am-2pm.

More information

CANCELLED


Saturday-Thursday, March 21-26, 2020
 

ACS Spring National Meeting
Philadelphia, PA

More information

CANCELLED


Tuesday, March 10, 2020
 

Science is Fun at Parent Involvement Night
6:30 p.m.
Huegel Elementary School
Madison, WI

View the English-language poster

View the Spanish-language poster


Friday, March 6, 2020
 

Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts & Letters Sesquicentennial Gala
5:30-10:00 p.m.
Wisconsin State Historical Society
Madison, WI

Read the booklet

Photos courtesy of Althea Dotzour Photography

 


Thursday, March 5, 2020
 

Science on the Radio
11:00 a.m.
The Larry Meiller Show
Wisconsin Public Radio

Listen on wpr.org


Wednesday, February 26, 2020
 

The Final Forte
Madison Symphony Orchestra
6:45 p.m.
Overture Hall
Madison, WI

More Information


Monday, February 24, 2020
 

Global Warming: The Greatest Challenge to Society and Science
4:00 p.m.
North Central College

Wentz Science Center, Room 101 (Auditorium)
Naperville, IL

More information


Tuesday, February 11, 2020
 

The Joy of Learning...and Sharing
Connecting Science and Society, Prof. Bassam Shakhashiri
Creativity Links Art and Science, Dr. Rodney Schreiner
12:00-1:00 p.m.
Eye Research Institute
WIMR II conference room 3571
UW-Madison Campus

View the seminar series poster


Saturday-Sunday, February 8-9 & 15-16, 2020
 

Wonders of Physics
2103 Chamberlin Hall
UW-Madison Campus


Thursday, January 30, 2020
 

Demystify: Seeing the Unseeable
An exhibition at the Mandelbaum & Albert Family Vision Gallery
Opening Reception, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
(The exhibition runs Jan. 29 - May 29, 2020)
Wisconsin Institutes for Medical Research
1111 Highland Avenue
Madison, WI

View the Poster


Sunday, December 1, 2019
 

50th Anniversary
Once Upon a Christmas Cheery in the Lab of Shakhashiri

Middleton Performing Arts Center
Middleton, WI

Check local listings for airtimes on your local PBS station.

Watch the program online now

More information

View the 12-page printed program

Popular science show put on by UW-Madison professor turns 50
NBC-15

Q&A: Bassam Shakhashiri celebrates 50 years of 'Science is Fun'
The Capital Times

Christmas and chemistry collide in UW-Madison professor's 50th holiday science show
Wisconsin State Journal

‘Christmas in the Lab’ celebrates 50 years of chemistry and comedy
UW News


Thursday, November 14 - Sunday, November 17, 2019
 

Sigma Xi Annual Meeting and Conference
Monona Terrace Convention and Visitor's Center
Madison, WI

Friday, November 15:
Advancing Science and Serving Society–Enlightenment and the Responsibilities of the Enlightened, Bassam Z. Shakhashiri
1:30 p.m.
Hall of Ideas, Room H
Bassam's Slides
Booklet Handout
Climate Card Handout

More Information

Program At-a-Glance


Friday, November 8, 2019
 

3MT: Three-Minute Thesis Competition
9:00-11:00am
Reception: 11:00am-12:00pm
H.F. DeLuca Forum, Discovery Building
Madison, WI

More Information

Watch the video
Prof. Shakhashiri speaks at the competition (51:38-59:52) on the importance of communicating science to non-scientists.


Friday, November 8, 2019
 

Climate Fast Forward Conference
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Monona Terrace Convention Center
Madison, WI

More Information


Tuesday, October 29, 2019
 

The Larry Meiller Show
11:00 a.m.
Wisconsin Public Radio


Thursday, October 17 - Sunday, October 20, 2019
 

Wisconsin Science Festival
UW-Madison Campus and Various Locations Around the State

Science is Fun will have a table at the Discovery Expo Thursday-Saturday!

More Information

On Friday, October 18 at the 2019 Wisconsin Science Festival, Eric Wilcots the chair of the Festival’s Steering Committee and L&S Interim Dean announced the establishment of the Bassam Shakhashiri Faculty Engagement Award.  The award is named for Bassam, and to commemorate, Bassam was given a physical award. The new award will be inaugurated at the 2020 Wisconsin Science Festival, which will be Festival number 10. It will include a cash prize for a faculty member who distinguishes her or himself through their commitment to community engagement. The Wisconsin Science Festival will be developing a rubric and a nomination process for the juried award. This award was created:

  1. To recognize the unique role that Bassam has played in inspiriting faculty engagement at UW Madison and beyond
  2. To commemorate Bassam’s 50th year of making extraordinary contributions at UW-Madison
  3. To recognize Bassam’s role in inspiriting the creation of the Wisconsin Science Festival
  4. To inspire more faculty engagement going forward and especially in time for the 10th festival in 2020

 


Sunday, October 13, 2018
 

National Chemistry Week Celebration
Phyllis A. Brauner Memorial Lecture by Prof. Shakhashiri
1:00 & 3:00 p.m.
Boston Museum of Science
Boston, MA

More information

View the poster


Saturday, September 28, 2019
 

2019 Good Neighbor Gathering
1-3:00pm - Shoreline Clean-up
3-6:00pm - Acivities, including SCIENCE IS FUN!
6-8:00PM - Kinfolk R&B band!
Brittingham Park
Madison, WI

Six Madison west and south side neighborhoods invite you to celebrate National Good Neighbor Day on September 28 in Brittingham Park. This is a free, all ages, alchohol-free, family-friendly event open to the entire Madison area community.

More information


Tuesday, September 17, 2019
 

The Larry Meiller Show
11:00 a.m.
Wisconsin Public Radio


Monday, September 16, 2019
 

Opening Reception: 2019 Cool Science Image Contest Exhibition
4:30-6:30 p.m.
Mandelbaum & Albert Family Vision Gallery
9th Floor, Wisconsin Institutes for Medical Research
1111 Highland AVenue
UW-Madison Campus

The exhibition runs through December 13.

View the flyer


Tuesday, September 10, 2019
 

The Art of Teaching: Inspiring the Next Generation of Scientists
6:00-8:30 p.m.
Promenade Hall, 2nd Floor, Overture Center for the Arts
201 State Street
Madison, WI

More information


Saturday, September 7, 2019
 

Science is Fun at the Westside Community Market
9:00am - 12:00pm
Located behind UW Health Digestive Health Center
Corner of University Avenue & University Row

Market Information

View the Poster


June 17 - September 6, 2019
 

Photography Mimics Vision
McPherson Eye Research Institute's
Mandelbaum & Albert Family Vision Gallery
9th floor, Wisconsin Institutes for Medical Research
UW-Madison Campus

View the Poster


Sunday, August 25 - Thursday, August 29, 2019
 

ACS Fall National Meeting
San Diego, CA


Friday, August 23 - Sunday, August 25, 2019
 

Middleton Good Neighbor Festival
Middleton, WI

Friday: 5:00-9:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: Come see us in the parade!

Festival Information

Watch a short video taken at the Science is Fun table.


Thursday, August 22, 2019
 

The Larry Meiller Show
11:00 a.m.
Wisconsin Public Radio


Monday, August 19, 2019
 

Science on Tap: The Emergence of CAR-T Cell Therapy
Presented by Christian M. Capitini, M.D.
UW-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health and Carbone Cancer Center
5:00-8:00 p.m.
Union South - The Industry Room
UW-Madison Campus

View the Poster


Monday, August 5, 2019
 

Science is Fun at Monona Public Library
6:00 p.m.
Monona, WI

View the library's poster


Reunion with former first-year chemistry students from 1993 and 2005.


Sunday, July 21 - Thursday, July 25, 2019
 

ChemEd Conference
North Central College
Naperville, IL

Meeting Information

The SCIENCE IS FUN booth at the ChemEd 2019 exhibit.
Amanda Spiewak presents at the Climate Disruption: Carbon Dioxide, Ice, and Water workshop in Naperville. The workshop included interactive, hands-on experiments related to climate.
Melting blue ice cubes. Christina Marvin uses Lake Mendota in Madison as an example of how the winter ice duration on lakes has shortened over time.

Saturday, July 16, 2019
 

Strang Day Camp
1:30-4:00pm
Madison, WI


Saturday, July 13, 2019
 

Mornings on Mendota: Chemistry of Water in the Lab of Shakhashiri
10:30-NOON
Memorial Union Terrace
UW Madison Campus

View the Mornings on Mendota poster


Friday, July 5-12, 2019
 

47th IUPAC World Chemistry Conference
Paris, France

Meeting Information


Wednesday, July 10, 2019
 

Science is Fun in Rio
3:00 p.m.
Rio Elementary School Gym
355 S. Lowville Road, Rio WI
Rio, WI

Presented by Rio Community Library

View the poster


Wednesday, July 10, 2019
 

Conservation Science: Solving Art Mysteries Through Chemistry
Dr. Gregory Smith
Senior Conservation Scientist, Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields
11:00 a.m.
Chemistry Building, Room 1315 Seminar Hall
UW-Madison Campus

View the poster


Saturday, June 29, 2019
 

Science is Fun at the Westside Community Market
9:00am - 12:00pm
Located behind UW Health Digestive Health Center
Corner of University Avenue & University Row

Market Information

View the Poster


April 26 - June 23, 2019
 

Uprooted: Plants in a Changing Climate
James Watrous Gallery
Overture Center for the Arts, 3rd Floor
201 State Street
Madison, WI

More Information


Saturday, June 1, 2019
 

Science is Fun at the Westside Community Market
9:00am - 12:00pm
Located behind UW Health Digestive Health Center
Corner of University Avenue & University Row

Market Information

View the Poster


January 21-May 31, 2019
 

Your Brain on Abstract Art
McPherson Eye Research Institute's
Mandelbaum & Albert Family Vision Gallery
9th floor, Wisconsin Institutes for Medical Research
UW-Madison Campus

The subject of this exhibition is YOU, specifically how your brain interprets what you see and how abstract art affects your perception, memory, and emotions. Abstract art in a range of styles will include works by Chuck Bauer, Brian Besch, Pamela Callahan, Sue Jachimiec, Sue Johnson, Trent Miller, Judith Mjaanes, Ben Orozco, Sandra Peterson, and Rick Ross.

View the poster


Monday, May 20, 2019
 

Science is Fun at Highland Elementary School
1:00 p.m.
Highland, WI

View the poster


Monday, May 6, 2019
 

7th Annual McPherson ERI Endowed Lecture

3:00 p.m., Reception

4:00 p.m., Lecture: From Receptors to Behavior
Charles Zuker, PhD
Depts of Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics, and of Neuroscience
Columbia University

Mesozoic Garden
Wisconsin Institutes of Discovery Building
330 N Orchard Street
UW-Madison Campus

View the poster


Wednesday, May 1 - Saturday, May 4, 2019
 

ACS Great Lakes Regional Meeting
Lisle, IL

More Information


Ernest Chamot and Prof. Shakhashiri. In 1969,
Bassam was Ernest's first chemistry professor,
as a freshman at the University of Illinois.
Ernest went on to have a career in chemistry.



January-May, 2019
 

The Wonder of Learning Wisconsin
Hosted by Preschool of the Arts, Madison Public Library, and Overture Center for the Arts, the exhibit is an unprecedented opportunity for educators, policymakers, and families to explore the incredible learning potential in the early years of childhood. Since its debut in 2008, more than 120,000 people have encountered The Wonder of Learning and engaged in professional development initiatives aimed at advancing knowledge and action for early childhood education.

The exhibit will be housed in the children’s room at the Central Library and the Playhouse Gallery at the Overture Center.

Madison Public Library
201 W. Mifflin Street
Madison, WI

Overture Center Playhouse Gallery
201 State Street
Madison, WI

Visitor Information


Sunday, April 28, 2019
 

Wisconsin Alumni Association Sauk County Chapter Founders' Day
5:00 p.m.
Baraboo Country Club


With Wisconsin State Representative Dave Considine, 81st Assembly District


Sunday, April 28, 2019
 

Tut and Nero: Wild on Wheels
Bela Sandor, Engineering Physics
UW-Madison Emeritus Faculty Lectures
2-3:00 p.m.
The Pyle Center
702 Langdon Street
Madison, WI

Leading to Homer’s riddles of Hector’s hearse:
The Iliad, Book 24 / Nicholas Richardson, 1993,
the gold standard of commentaries:

“…they brought out the nine-cubit-long yoke-binding,
along with the yoke. And the yoke they fitted properly
on to the well-polished pole…”

What’s a proper fitting, and a nine-cubit binding?

The solutions to the riddles emerge from a long story,
including Tut-chariots and the Ben-Hur/Messala race…

Emeritus Faculty Lecture: Eloquence and Eminence


Thursday, April 25, 2019
 

2019 Take the Kids to Work Day
U.S. Geological Survey
Reston, VA


Monday, April 22, 2019
 

Nelson Institute Earth Day Conference
"Imagine And Adapt: Possibilities In A Changing World"
Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center
Madison, WI

More Information

Speakers

Program


Tuesday, April 16, 2019
 

The Larry Meiller Show
11:00 a.m.
Wisconsin Public Radio


Thursday, April 11, 2019
 

Christians, Climate and Culture with Katharine Hayhoe
7:00 p.m.
Upper House
365 East Campus Mall, Suite 200
UW-Madison Campus

Information and Free Registration

Katharine Hayhoe with (left) WISL's Christina Marvin, and (right) Bassam.

 


Thursday, April 11, 2019
 

Science is Fun at Richland Schools
High School Presentation: 10:30 a.m.
Middle School Presentation: 1:00 p.m.
Richland, WI


Wednesday, April 10, 2019
 

Forum speaker Katherine Hayhoe: Climate change from a unique perspective
7:30 p.m.
Schofield Auditorium
UW-Eau Claire Campus

More information


Wednesday, April 10, 2019
 

UW-Madison Day at the State Capitol
Poster Session: 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Wisconsin State Capitol

More information

UW News Photo Gallery


With Wisconsin State Representative Gary Hebl, 46th Assembly District


Tuesday, April 9, 2019
 

Communicating Your Science Beyond Your Field – In Lay Language!
Noon - 1 p.m.
Genetics/Biotechnology Center, Room 1360
UW-Madison Campus

Presenters:
H. Adam Steinberg, Illuminating Discovery Educator (Wisconsin Inst. for Discovery; artforscience)
What info are you really sending? What are people receiving?
Terry Devitt, Director of Research Communications (UW Communications)
The art of science writing to enable understanding of complex ideas

More information on McPherson Eye Research Institute Seminar Series


Friday, April 5, 2019
 

CANCELED
Reaching, Teaching and Searching:
Science in Higher Education

Hosted by the
Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts & Letters
8:15am - 4:15pm
Alumni Lounge
Pyle Center
UW-Madison Campus

Advanced registration required:
$50 for Academy Members and students and $70 for the general public

More Information and Registration

View the poster


Friday, April 5 - Sunday, April 7, 2019
 

Science Expeditions
UW-Madison Campus

More Information


Friday, April 5 - Saturday, April 6, 2019
 

Engineering Expo
UW-Madison Campus

More Information


Sunday, March 31 - Thursday, April 4, 2019
 

ACS Spring National Meeting
Orlando, FL

Sunday, March 31
Science and society: Opportunities and challenges

Prof. Bassam Shakhashiri
4:20 p.m. 
Valencia Ballroom B-D / Theater 10 / Orange County Convention Center

Meeting Information


January 25-March 29, 2019
 

Mata Ortiz Pottery
Artistic Rebirth of a Mexican Village
Wellington & Muranyi Galleries
Monroe Arts Center
1315 11th Street
Monroe, WI 53566

More information


Saturday, March 16, 2019
 

A Thousand Beautiful Dreams
7:30-9:00 p.m.
First Unitarian Society of Madison
900 University Bay Drive
Madison, WI

The University of Michigan-Flint Chamber Singers join the Festival Choir of Madison for this special performance.

Flint, Michigan has become a symbol of how social and environmental justice (and injustice) are intertwined. We welcome the University of Michigan-Flint Chamber Singers, under Dr. Gabriela Hristova, to join with us in presenting recent music that gives voice to the tragedies of the past and present, the promise of social equality and inclusion, and hope for the future of both our society and our planet.

More information, including how to purchase tickets


Saturday, March 16, 2019
 

Science is Fun at St. Mary Catholic Schools
STEM Saturday
9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Neenah, WI

View the poster


Saturday, March 9, 2019
 

Fostering Community Appreciation of Science In and Out of the Classroom
Wisconsin Society for Science Teachers Conference
11:00 a.m.
Monona Terrace Convention Center

Conference Schedule

WSST Conference Website


Friday, March 8, 2019
 

The climate is changing: Investigating the effects on ponds, lakes, and oceans
A teacher workshop at the Wisconsin Society for Science Teachers Conference
9:00-11:00 a.m.
Monona Terrace Convention Center
Madison, WI

Instructors:
Bassam Z. Shakhashiri
Wisconsin Initiative for Science Literacy, Department of Chemistry, UW-Madison
Jerry A. Bell
Wisconsin Initiative for Science Literacy, Department of Chemistry, UW-Madison

Engage in hands-on activities and discussion you can use to introduce climate science concepts into the topics you already teach.

Climate science is complicated, but it is based on fundamental concepts from our more familiar sciences. So the complexity offers opportunities to integrate climate science into teaching the concepts already included in your courses. This workshop is designed to help you see how to fit climate science into what you are already doing. The hands-on activities focus on the properties of water (including phase change, heat capacity, solubility, and acid/base chemistry) and how these properties of Earth’s bodies of water are affected by human-caused increases in atmospheric greenhouse gases, especially carbon dioxide, and the resultant global warming. Many of the activities will be directly usable or easily adaptable for use in your classroom. All the written and projected materials will be available to you electronically for use in your classrooms.

Climate Workshop Information

Register for the Conference

Conference Schedule

WSST Conference Website


Thursday, March 6, 2019
 

Madison Symphony Orchestra League "Party of Note"
5:30-8:30 p.m.
Fluno Center
UW-Madison Campus


Friday, March 1, 2019
 

STEAM Fair at Madison Country Day School
3:30-5:30 p.m.
Waunakee, WI


February 9 & 10, 16 & 17, 2019
 

The Wonders of Physics
times vary
2103 Chamberlin Hall
UW-Madison Campus

Wonders of Physics homepage


February 14-17, 2019
 

AAAS National Meeting
Washington DC

Bassam with (clockwise) Margaret Hamburg
(AAAS President, former FDA Commissioner), her father David Hamburg (former AAAS president, former president Carnegie Corporation, former chair NSF Advisory Committee on science and engineering education when Bassam was NSF chief education officer), Shirley Malcolm (AAAS Director, Education and Human Resources Programs, former member National Science Board).



Thursday, February 14, 2019
 

Concert at Chemistry
4:00 PM
UW-Madison Campus

The concert will feature two new compositions
(world premiere performances):

Songs of Discovery by Julian Pozniak
Three Petrarchian Sonnets by John F. Berry

Performers:
Mimmi Fulmer, Professor of Voice & Opera, UW-Madison School of Music
Julia Rottmayer, Asst. Adj. Professor of Voice, UW-Madison School of Music
John F. Berry, Viola, Professor of Chemistry, UW-Madison
Vincent Fuh, piano

Steinway grand piano provided by Ben Garber of Steinway & Sons, Madison

View the poster

View the printed program

Pianist Vincent Fuh opened the event with "Any Resemblance is Purely Coincidental" Mimmi Fulmer performed "Three Petrarchian Sonnets" composed by John Berry
Julia Rottmayer performed "Songs of Discovery," composed by Julian Pozniak The show closed with John Berry on the viola, joining Vincent and Mimmi for "Two Songs, Op. 91"



Friday, February 8, 2019
 

No Belles
Performances at 3:30 & 7:30 p.m.
UW-Madison Campus

View the poster

View the printed program

(L to R) Actors Kira Batcheller and Kimberly Wilson, Prof. Shakhashiri, Artistic Director & Musician Michael Phillips, and Actor Jade Strong



Friday, February 1, 2019
 

Science is Fun at St. Peter Catholic School
1:00 PM
Middleton, WI


Tuesday, January 29, 2019
 

Science on the Radio
11:00 a.m.
The Larry Meiller Show on WPR


November 14, 2018 - January 12, 2019
 

Apparatus: The Art of Scientific Glass
Curated by Glenn Adamson
Urban Glass
647 Fulton Street,
Brooklyn, NY 11217

Featuring work by: Steve Anderson, Dennis Briening, Tracy Drier, Jim Hodgson, Amy Lemaire, Robert Ponton, Sally Prasch and Michael Souza.

More information


Friday, December 7, 2018
 

A celebration of the 50th anniversary of the launch
of NASA’s Orbiting Astronomical Observatory-2

5:00-8:00 p.m. At
UW Space Place
2300 S. Park Street
Madison, WI


Thursday, November 29, 2018
 

UW-Madison Three-Minute Thesis Competition
9:00-11am (reception to follow)
H.F. DeLuca Forum
Discovery Building
UW-Madison Campus

View the poster

View the program booklet

Watch a video of the competition


Sunday, November 25, 2018
 

Once Upon a Christmas Cheery, In the Lab of Shakhashiri
1:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m.
Middleton Performing Arts Center
2100 Bristol Street
Middleton WI

This event is free and open to the public.

View the poster

Information

Watch online


Tuesday, November 6, 2018
 

Gallaher Lecture: Prof. Bassam Shakhashiri
7:00 p.m.
Brush Performance Hall
Giese Center for the Performing Arts
University of Mount Union
Alliance, OH

More information

An article from the Canton Rep

View the poster


Friday & Saturday, October 26-27, 2018
 

Climate Science Concepts Fit Your Classroom
All day
UW-Madison Campus

The Wisconsin Initiative for Science Literacy is pleased to announce another series of workshops for high school science teachers and first-year college science faculty. WISL aims to enrich excellence in classroom activities and is offering two workshops on Climate Science in the Fall of 2018.

Information


Wednesday, October 24, 2018
 

Science Journalism in the Age of Fake News
Science Cafe
5:00 p.m.
Steenbock's On Orchard
Discovery Building
UW-Madison Campus

Registration requested at: discovery.wisc.edu/ScienceCafe

View the poster


Sunday, October 21, 2018
 

National Chemistry Week Celebration
Phyllis A. Brauner Memorial Lecture by Prof. Shakhashiri
1:00 & 3:00 p.m.
Boston Museum of Science
Boston, MA

Hands-on activities are held from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm in the Blue Wing, Lower Level. Professor Shakhashiri's presentations are in Cahners Theater, Blue Wing, Level 2, at 1:00 and 3:00 pm.

More information

Read an article about the memorial lecture

Members of the Andover High School Chemistry Club from Andover High School with Bassam (from left to right): Justin Dao, Aadith Arasu, Adam McKnight, Duc Vu, Henry Dao, Jenny Shen.



Monday, October 15 - Tuesday, October 16, 2018
 

Confronting the Challenges of Climate Change
Ted Brown 90th Birthday and Research Symposium
Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

View the printed program


Tuesday, October 16, 2018
 

10th Annual Visual Science Poster Session
3:00-5:30 p.m., Poster Session
5:45 p.m., Distinguished Guest Lecture, Jeremy M. Wolfe, PhD
OMG, I did not see that! The science of missing what is right in front of your eyes.
Health Sciences Learning Center
750 Highland Avenue
UW-Madison Campus

View the poster

Thursday, October 11-Sunday, October 14, 2018
 

Wisconsin Science Festival
Madison, WI and Throughout the State

Friday, October 12:
Addressing Climate Change Interactive Session

3:45-5:15 p.m.
Discovery Building
330 N. Orchard St.
UW-Madison Campus

This talk is free but pre-registration is required.
More information

Saturday, October 13:
Science is Fun Exploration Stations
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Discovery Building
330 N. Orchard St.
UW-Madison Campus

Sunday, October 14:
Science is Fun Exploration Stations
10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Discovery Building
330 N. Orchard St.
UW-Madison Campus

Science is Fun Extravaganza
2:00 p.m.
Discovery Building
330 N. Orchard St.
UW-Madison Campus

View the poster

Festival information


Tuesday, October 9, 2018
 

The Hot Zone: A Look at the Environmental Protection Agency in the Era of Trump
4:30-5:30 p.m.
Discovery Building
DeLuca Forum
330 N. Orchard St.
UW-Madison Campus

More Information


Tuesday, October 2, 2018
 

The Larry Meiller Show
11:00 a.m.
Wisconsin Public Radio

Listen to this broadcast


Saturday, September 29, 2018
 

Science is Fun at Fitchburg Public Library
11:00 a.m.
5530 Lacy Road
Fitchburg, WI

View the poster

With Sophia Ciano Gwin, Age 10

Sophia's mother says:
"You have inspired her to want to learn even more about Science. Thank you so much for coming to the library and making a difference in her life."



Thursday, September 27, 2018
 

2018 Cool Science Image Contest Exhibition Opening Reception
4:30-6:30 p.m.
Mandelbaum & Albert Family Vision Gallery
9th Floor, Wisconsin Institutes for Medical Research
1111 Highland Avenue
UW-Madison Campus

View the poster

Exhibition runs September 24-December 18, 2018


Tuesday, September 25, 2018
 

CHEMISTRY OF WATER
Explore the Science of Our Precious Resource
Science is Fun Exploration Stations

8-9:00 p.m.
Discovery Building, following the Crossroads of Ideas Lecture
UW-Madison Campus

View the poster


Friday & Saturday, September 21-22, 2018
 

Climate Science Concepts Fit Your Classroom
All day
UW-Madison Campus

The Wisconsin Initiative for Science Literacy is pleased to announce another series of workshops for high school science teachers and first-year college science faculty. WISL aims to enrich excellence in classroom activities and is offering two workshops on Climate Science in the Fall of 2018.

Information

Instructors, participants, and guests from left to right:

Instructor Mike Boll, Ron Perkins, Traci Marsolek, David Snyder, Rhonda Reist,
Kayleigh Webber, Levi Hogan, Lorena Rios Mendoza, Amy Clement, Amanda Spiewak,
Jennifer Bault, Amy Workman, Naomi Golden, David Eckstrom, Amy Kabrhel,
Instructor Jerry Bell, Bill Heeren, Ceci Vollbrecht, Tim Corcoran, Kelly Kramer,
County Executive Joe Parisi, Instructor Bassam Shakhashiri.



Saturday, September 15, 2018
 

WaterFEST
Crossroads at Big Creek
4:00 p.m.
2041 Michigan St.
Sturgeon Bay, WI

View the poster

Watch a video of this presentation!

View a photo slideshow from the Green Bay Press Gazette


Friday, September 14, 2018
 

Science is Fun
12:15 & 1:00pm
Alma Area Schools
S1618 State Road 35
Alma, WI

View the poster


Thursday, September 13, 2018
 

Science is Fun
1:00 p.m.
La Crosse Central High School
1801 Losey Boulevard S
La Crosse, WI

View the poster


Sunday, September 2 - Tuesday, September 4, 2018
 

Biennial Kavli Prize
Oslo, Norway

Learn more about the Kavli Prize Laureates

Watch video interviews with the 2018 Laureates

Bassam with Alan Alda in Norway Bassam with his niece, science journalist Nadia Drake, in Norway




Saturday, September 8, 2018
 

Science is Fun at the Westside Community Market
9:00am - 12:00pm
Located behind UW Health Digestive Health Center
Corner of University Avenue & University Row

Market Information

View the poster


Monday, August 27, 2018
 

The Larry Meiller Show
11:00 a.m.
Wisconsin Public Radio


Friday-Sunday, August 24-26, 2018
 

Good Neighbor Festival
Middleton, WI

Festival Information

Friday: Science is Fun Exploration Stations, 5-8 p.m.
Saturday: Science is Fun Exploration Stations, 4-8 p.m.
Sunday: Parade, beginning at Noon


Sunday, August 18 - Thursday, August 23, 2018
 

ACS Fall National Meeting
Boston, MA

Bassam's Talks:

Sunday, August 19
1:35 p.m.
Sharing the joy of chemistry with kids of all ages:
Remembering Phyllis A. Brauner
Location: Seaport World Trade Center, Beacon Hill 1

Monday, August 20
11:25 a.m.
Citizen Science… For the benefit of Earth and its people
Location: Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, Room 260


Saturday, August 11, 2018
 

Science is Fun at the Westside Community Market
9:00am - 12:00pm
Located behind UW Health Digestive Health Center
Corner of University Avenue & University Row

Market Information

View the poster


Saturday, July 28, 2018
 

Science is Fun at the Westside Community Market
9:00am - 12:00pm
Located behind UW Health Digestive Health Center
Corner of University Avenue & University Row

Market Information

View the poster


Monday, July 16 - Friday, July 20, 2018
 

PEOPLE Program
Session 2, Week 2

PEOPLE is a college prep scholarship program for students of color and low-income students, most of whom are the first in their families to potentially attend college. Their journey prepares them to apply, be successfully admitted and enroll at the University of Wisconsin System institutions.

Program Information


Saturday, July 14, 2018
 

Science is Fun at the Westside Community Market
9:00am - 12:00pm
Located behind UW Health Digestive Health Center
Corner of University Avenue & University Row

Market Information

View the poster


Monday, July 9 - Friday, June 13, 2018
 

PEOPLE Program
Session 2, Week 1

PEOPLE is a college prep scholarship program for students of color and low-income students, most of whom are the first in their families to potentially attend college. Their journey prepares them to apply, be successfully admitted and enroll at the University of Wisconsin System institutions.

Program Information


Monday, July 2, 2018
 

Science is Fun hosts Spartan Day Camp
1:30pm
Chemistry Building
UW-Madison


Thursday, June 28, 2018
 

Science is Fun
1:30pm
Community Room, DeForest Area Public Library
203 Library Street
DeForest, WI

View the poster

View the library announcement


The Midwest Professional Karate Camp group enjoyed the Science is Fun demonstration.
Photo courtesy of Anthony Schnell


Monday, June 25 - Friday, June 29, 2018
 

PEOPLE Program
Session 1, Week 2

PEOPLE is a college prep scholarship program for students of color and low-income students, most of whom are the first in their families to potentially attend college. Their journey prepares them to apply, be successfully admitted and enroll at the University of Wisconsin System institutions.

Program Information


Friday, June 22, 2018
 

ARTISTS Among Us — Opening Reception
5:00-7:00pm
Mandelbaum & Albert Family Vision Gallery
9th Floor, Wisconsin Institutes for Medical Research
1111 Highland Avenue
Madison, WI

An exhibition featuring artworks from nine current or past faculty and staff of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, whose artistic pursuits are avocation rather than vocation:  
Becky Brockman-Schneider, Holly Cohn, Wendy Crone, Mark Golbach, Ching Kung, Sue Medaris, Vickie Pierce, Jordan Siegler, and Elizabeth Way.

Exhibition runs June 18 - September 4, 2018

View the poster

View the artist list


Monday, June 18 - Friday, June 22, 2018
 

PEOPLE Program
Session 1, Week 1

PEOPLE is a college prep scholarship program for students of color and low-income students, most of whom are the first in their families to potentially attend college. Their journey prepares them to apply, be successfully admitted and enroll at the University of Wisconsin System institutions.

Program Information


Saturday, June 9, 2018
 

Science is Fun at the Westside Community Market
9:00am - 12:00pm
Located behind UW Health Digestive Health Center
Corner of University Avenue & University Row

Market Information

View the poster


Saturday, June 2, 2018
 

Parks & Trails Unite Festival
10:00am-7:00pm, Rain or Shine
Lake Farm Country Park / McDaniel Park

Dane County, Wisconsin

Website

WISL Poster

Dane County Parks Flyer

Photos by Samantha Haas With Burke Pinne, a student from Bassam's 2005 chemistry class.
   




Thursday, May 24, 2018
 

Science is Fun
Kromrey Middle School
Middleton, WI


Monday, May 21, 2018
 

Microengineered Physiological Biomimicry: Human Organs-On-Chips
A talk by D. Dan Huh, University of Pennsylvania
3:30 p.m. (Reception)
4:30 p.m. (Lecture
Room 1220
Microbial Sciences Building
1550 Linden Drive
UW-Madison Campus

View the poster


Sunday, May 20, 2018
 

Eugenie Mayer Bolz Family Spring Concerts Repertoire
2:00 p.m.
Mills Concert Hall
UW-Madison Humanities Building

Sunday's Youth Orchestra portion of this concert will feature Isabelle Krier on violin, who was a guest at the 2017 Once Upon a Christmas Cheery, In the Lab of Shakhashiri.

Information


Saturday, May 19, 2018
 

Climate Science Concepts Fit Your Classroom
A WISL Workshop for High School Science Teachers
Chemistry Building
UW-Madison Campus

Information


January 25 - May 25, 2018
 

Art Works: Visual Perception as a Tool
A new exhibit at the Mandelbaum & Albert Family Vision Gallery
Wisconsin Institutes for Medical Research, 9th Floor 
Madison, WI

Opening reception January 25, 5-7:00 p.m.

View the poster


Tuesday, May 15, 2018
 

The Larry Meiller Show
11:00 a.m.
Wisconsin Public Radio

Listen here!


Tuesday, May 15, 2018
 

Science is Fun
10:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.
Van Brunt Elementary
Horicon, WI


Friday, May 11, 2018
 

Science is Fun at Kickapoo Middle School
11:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.
Viola, WI

View the poster

Read a UW News article about our visit


Thursday, May 10, 2018
 

An Evening with Geraldine Richmond
6:00 p.m.
Discovery Building
330 N. Orchard Street
UW-Madison Campus

More Information


Thursday, May 10, 2018
 

Climate Science Talk by Honorary Degree Recipient Dr. David Fahey
3:30 p.m.
2103 Chamberlin Hall
UW-Madison Campus

A reception will take place prior to the talk, beginning at 2:45

More Information on Dr. Fahey


Saturday, May 5, 2018
 

March for Science Madison
3-7:00 p.m.
Start Point: James Madison Park
End Point: UW-Madison's Library Mall

Prof. Shakhashiri was one of the keynote speakers:
View his speech on YouTube
Read a transcript of his remarks 

Facebook Page

View the flyer


Monday, April 23, 2018
 

Nelson Earth Day Conference
Up for the Challenge:
Innovation for People, Places and the Planet

Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center
Madison, WI

Information


Monday, April 16, 2018
 

Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestra on Wisconsin Public Radio
The Midday Show
Noon
You can listen live on 88.7 FM in South Central Wisconsin or stream the broadcast here.

Learn more about Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestras here.


Saturday, April 14, 2018
 

Climate Science Concepts for Your Classroom
A WISL Workshop for High School Science Teachers
Chemistry Building
UW-Madison Campus

Information


Friday, April 13, 2018
 

Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestra on Wisconsin Public Radio
The Midday Show
Noon
You can listen live on 88.7 FM in South Central Wisconsin or stream the broadcast here.

Learn more about Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestras here.


Thursday, April 12, 2018
 

Climate Change: It's Unequivocal and It's Us
A UW-Madison Science Week Talk by Jerry Bell
4:30 p.m.
1361 Chemistry Building
UW-Madison Campus

Information


Wednesday, April 11, 2018
 

Connecting Science and Society: Enlightenment and the Responsibilities of the Enlightened
A UW-Madison Science Week Talk by Bassam Shakhashiri
4:30 p.m.
1361 Chemistry Building
UW-Madison Campus

Information


Monday, April 9, 2018
 

"There Would Be No Peace for Me if I Kept Silent": Exploring the Legacy of Rachel Carson for Our Time
A Talk by Dr. Sandra Steingraber
7:30 p.m.
Conrad A. Elvehjem Building, L160
800 University Avenue
UW-Madison Campus

Information


Friday, April 6 - Sunday, April 8, 2018
 

Science Expeditions
UW-Madison Campus

More information


Friday, April 6 - Saturday, April 7, 2018
 

Engineering Expo
UW-Madison Campus

On Saturday, April 7 this event is free and open to the public.

More information about expo


Monday, April 2, 2018
 

The Opioid Epidemic: A State in Crisis
5:30 p.m.
H.F. DeLuca Forum, Discovery Building
330 N. Orchard Street
UW-Madison Campus

An interdisciplinary group of UW scholars, Randall Brown (Medical School), Susan Lederer (Medical History and Bioethics), and Amy Gilman (Chazen Museum of Art), come together to discuss the current opioid epidemic, which is making headlines nationally, in Wisconsin, and in Madison. Moderated by Steve Paulson.

More information


Saturday, March 24, 2018
 

March for Our Lives
Washington D.C. and a community near you

More information


Sunday, March 18 - Thursday, March 22, 2018
 

ACS Spring National Meeting
New Orleans, LA

Tuesday, March 20
Global Warming is Unequivocal: We must learn how to communicate the science of climate change to ourselves and also to non-science audiences
Talk by Bassam Shakhashiri
4:30 p.m.
Part of the symposium on Science and Its Perception
Room 346, Ernest N. Morial Convention Center

Awards Reception and Banquet, 255th ACS National Meeting, New Orleans Marriott Hotel
Rodney Schreiner, Bassam, and Jerry Bell. Bassam is presented with the 2018 Grady-Stack Award by 2018 ACS President and UW Alumnus Peter Dorhout (PhD '89), Chair of the ACS Committee on Public Relations and Communications Jennifer Maclachlan, and ACS Director-at-Large Wayne Jones. Richard Zare, Jerry Bell, and Bassam.
Reception photos by Peter Cutts  



Friday, March 9, 2018
 

Chemistry Olympiad
6:15 p.m.
Chemistry Building
UW-Madison Campus

Information

WISL Undergraduate Intern Haley Olsen won "Demonstrator Extraordinaire"
in the 2018 US National Chemistry Olympiad Local Competition


Saturday, March 3, 2018
 

Climate Science Concepts for Your Classroom
A WISL Workshop for High School Science Teachers
Chemistry Building
UW-Madison Campus

Information


Friday, March 2 - Saturday, March 3, 2018
 

Color: Pixels, Palettes, and Perception
DeLuca Forum, Discovery Building
UW-Madison Campus

Information


Thursday, February 22, 2018
 

UW-Madison Climate Change Symposium
2:15-5:15pm
Varsity Hall, Union South
UW-Madison Campus

More information


Wednesday, February 21, 2018
 

The Great Disruption:
Biologists, Revolutions, and the Values of Science ca. 1848
Prof. Lynn K. Nyhart
5:30 p.m.
Conrad A. Elvehjem Building, L140
800 University Avenue
Madison, WI

More information


February 10-11 & 17-18, 2018
 

Wonders of Physics
2103 Chamberlin Hall
1150 University Avenue
UW-Madison Campus

Attendance is free but tickets are recommended

Wonders of Physics Home Page


Saturday, February 3, 2018
 

Climate Science Concepts for Your Classroom
A WISL Workshop for High School Science Teachers
Chemistry Building
UW-Madison Campus

Information


Friday, February 2, 2018
 

Is the Scientific Method a Myth?
3:30 p.m.
Pyle Center, Alumni Lounge
702 Langdon Street
Madison, WI

View the poster


Tuesday, January 30, 2018
 

Science is Fun at Chavez Elementary School
Madison, WI


Thursday, January 25, 2018
 

Science is Fun at Stoner Prairie Elementary School
Fitchburg, WI


Monday, December 18, 2017
 

Reading of Bela Sandor's Leo-Leo Galileo
7:00 p.m.
UW Lowell Center
610 Langdon Street
UW-Madison Campus

Attendance was free

The main themes of this historical drama are the intense rivalry of two powerful Cardinals for the Papacy, and their compelling need to control the politically toxic Galileo, a person they otherwise appreciate and admire. Galileo is subtly siding with both Cardinals, but the best he can get for himself is permanent house arrest, a virtual burial alive. The play is relevant in our world, where widespread anti-science beliefs cause societal conflict, regressive governmental actions are common, and freedom of expression is not assured.

Leo-Leo Galileo is presented by Playwrights Ink of Madison, in cooperation with the UW-Madison Retirement Association, the Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts & Letters, and the Wisconsin Initiative for Science Literacy.  

September 22-December 20, 2017
 

2017 Cool Science Image Exhibition
Mandelbaum & Albert Family Vision Gallery
Wisconsin Institutes for Medical Research, 9th Floor
Madison, WI

View poster


Saturday, December 2 & Sunday, December 3, 2017
 

48th Annual
Once Upon a Christmas Cheery, In the Lab of Shakhashiri

1pm on Saturday
1 & 4pm on Sunday
Chemistry Building
UW-Madison Campus

Watch the program online

More information

View the 12-page printed program

2017 Guests: Isabelle Krier, Renee Frontiera, Jim Maynard, Gery Essenmacher, Rodney Schreiner
Dr. Renee Frontiera (U of Minn.) discusses the Universal Indicator. Now that's a hot book! Bucky and the ammonia fountain.
Dr. Rodney Schreiner shows the audience element 48, Cadmium. Cadmium Selenide
glows in black light!
Carbon dioxide gas extinguishes the candle flames.
High school junior Isabelle Krier shows off some beautiful,
color-changing liquids.
Isabelle also plays the violin.
Santa gives Bassam Van Gogh's Sunflowers, which was created using cadmium paints. It was another great year! These Daisy Girl Scouts from Argyle, led by Jody Moen, enjoyed the show.
   
  Bassam wears one of Santa's gifts: a Science is Fun bowtie!  

Thursday, November 2 - Sunday, November 5, 2017
 

Wisconsin Science Festival
UW-Madison and throughout the State of Wisconsin

Science is Fun Extravaganza at the Wisconsin Science Festival
2:00 p.m.
Discovery Place

View the Flyer

The Science is Fun group will also be hosting a hands-on/minds-on exploration table all four days during the festival's Discovery Expo, located in the Discovery Building at UW-Madison

Festival information


Saturday, October 28, 2017
 

Science is Fun at the Westside Community Market
9:00am - 12:00pm
Located behind UW Health Digestive Health Center
Corner of University Avenue & University Row

Market Information


Thursday, October 26, 2017
 

College of Wooster
Helen Murray Free Endowment Lecture
Gault Recital Hall, Scheide Music Center
Wooster, OH

TECHNICAL LECTURE (11:00 AM) - SCIENCE AND SOCIETY: OUR OPPORTUNITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

PUBLIC LECTURE (7:30 PM) - SCIENCE IS FUN AND THE JOY OF LEARNING

More information

Read a news article from the Wooster website


Wednesday, October 18, 2017
 

Science is Fun at the School of St. Mary
Lake Forest, IL


Sunday, October 15, 2017
 

National Chemistry Week
Phyllis A. Brauner Memorial Lecture by Prof. Shakhashiri
1:00 & 4:00 p.m.
Boston Museum of Science
Boston, MA

Admission to the museum is required. Free tickets to Dr. Shakhashiri’s show will be available on a first come, first serve basis. Tickets are available via advance reservation. To reserve tickets, please contact the NESACS secretary via email secretary@nesacs.org before October 10, 2017. Tickets will be available for pick-up in the lobby of the museum at the ACS table.

More information


Saturday, September 23, 2017
Bassam

Snoutout: Annual Chemistry Department Picnic
12-4pm
Rennebohm Park
Madison, WI


Saturday, September 9, 2017
 

Science is Fun at the Westside Community Market
9:00am - 12:00pm
Located behind UW Health Digestive Health Center
Corner of University Avenue & University Row

Market Information


Monday, June 19 - Wednesday, September 6, 2017
 

Do You See What (Eye) See?
A new exhibition at the McPherson Eye Research Institute's Vision Gallery
9th Floor
Wisconsin Institutes for Medical Research
UW-Madison Campus

Summer Exhibition Opening and Ice Cream Social
Thursday, June 22
3:30pm - 6:30pm

View Poster


Sunday, August 20 - Thursday, August 24, 2017
 

ACS Fall National Meeting
Washington, D.C.

Sunday, August 20
Advancing Graduate Education: Opportunities & Challenges

Grand Hyatt Washington, Independence C
Schedule
Abstracts

Tuesday, August 22
Theoretical Models of Chemical Bonding & Reactivity Spanning the Periodic Table: A Symposium in Honor of Roald Hoffmann

Bonding with Roald, Bassam Z. Shakhashiri
3:40pm
Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Room 152B

Tuesday, August 22
Science & Perception of Climate Change

Global warming is unequivocal: From Arrhenius to Keeling…facts are not enough to influence public sentiment, Bassam Z. Shakhashiri
10:10am
Renaissance Washington, DC Downtown, Meeting Room 3

Attendees of the 254th ACS National Meeting & Exposition in Washington DC had an opportunity to attend a lecture on the chemistry of drinking water by Dr. David Sedlak, Editor-in-Chief of Environmental Science & Technology and Environmental Science & Technology Letters. The lecture provides a tour of the U.S. through five very different glasses of drinking water, exploring the chemistry that determines the quality and availability of drinking water in each city. Dr. Sedalk’s lecture was seen live by more than 900 people.

Healthy, Tasty, or Toxic: A Chemist's View of Drinking Water
Dr. David Sedlak
Chair, ACS Global Water Initiative


Wednesday, August 9, 2017
 

Rotary Club of Madison
Second Annual Bring Your Child/Grandchild to Rotary Day
Noon
Park Hotel
Madison, WI

Read the Rotary newsletter announcement

Bassam at Rotary

View a video of Bassam's talk

View Bassam's Slides

Read the Rotary newsletter writeup


Sunday, July 23 - Thursday, July 27, 2017
 

2017 ChemEd Conference
South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD

More information


Saturday, July 17, 2017
 

Dane County Farmer's Market
Capitol Square
Madison, WI


Saturday, July 22, 2017
 

Dane County Farmer's Market
Capitol Square
Madison, WI


Saturday, July 1, 2017
 

Science is Fun on the Terrace
Memorial Union Terrace
8:00 p.m.
UW-Madison Campus

View the poster

View the flyer

As Climate Changes, Southern States Will Suffer More Than Others
New York Times, 6/29/2017

Union Terrace 2017
Union Terrace 2017 Union Terrace 2017

Photos courtesy of Courtney Byelich

Wednesday, June 28, 2017
 

UW-Madison French Camp for Youth
Les Petits Scientifiques!

1:30 p.m.
Chemistry Building
UW-Madison Campus


Saturday, June 24, 2017
 

Science is Fun at the Westside Community Market
9:00am - 12:00pm
Located behind UW Health Digestive Health Center
Corner of University Avenue & University Row

Market Information


Wednesday, June 14, 2017
 

Science is Fun at the Hatch Public Library
12:30 p.m.
111 West State Street
Mauston, WI

Library Information

News Article


Saturday, June 10, 2017
 

Science is Fun at the Westside Community Market
9:00am - 12:00pm
Located behind UW Health Digestive Health Center
750 University Avenue
Corner of University Avenue & University Row
Madison, WI

Market Information

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Monday, January 23-Friday, May 26, 2017
 

Bright Sights: Six Ways of Seeing
An exhibition showcasing works by six Wisconsin artists whose visual impairments inspire and enrich their art.
Mandelbaum & Albert Family Vision Gallery
9th Floor, Wisconsin Institutes for Medical Research
UW-Madison Campus

Opening Reception: January 27th, 5:00-7:00 p.m.

More information

 

Tuesday, May 16, 2017
 

The Larry Meiller Show
11:45 a.m.
Wisconsin Public Radio


Wednesday, May 3, 2017
 

Science is Fun at Spring Harbor Middle School
Environmental Conference Day
8:55 & 9:45 a.m.
Madison, WI

Gery at Spring Harbor
Gery Essenmacher

Photo courtesy of the MMSD Family News letter


Friday, April 28, 2017
 

Friday Family Fun Night
5:30-7:00 p.m.
Hosted by King James Pilot Community Center
Fitchburg Firehouse 2
5415 King James Way
Fitchburg, WI

Information


Thursday, April 27, 2017
 

Science is Fun at American Girl
for Take Your Child to Work Day
Middleton, WI


Saturday, April 22, 2017
 

March for Science Madison
1:00-5:00 p.m.

Information

Video: Watch the keynote speeches

Video: Go direct to Prof. Shakhashiri's speech
Read a transcript of his remarks

Article: In science they trust, Isthmus

Members of Prof. Shakhashiri's Science is Fun group
provided hands-on/minds-on interaction
at the post-march gathering on Library Mall.
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Science is Fun Group Members Lindsey Orgren, Amanda Zhao, and Gery Essenmacher


Photos courtesy of Gery Essenmacher


Friday, April 21 - Saturday, 29, 2017
 

2017 Philadelphia Science Festival
Philadelphia, Penn.

Learn about the festival

Watch the excellent festival video


Tuesday, April 18, 2017
 

The Kathleen Dunn Show
2:00 p.m.
Guests Bassam Shakhashiri and Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha discuss the March for Science on the Ideas Network of Wisconsin Public Radio

Listen to the show


Tuesday, April 18, 2017
 

11th Annual Nelson Earth Day Conference
Monona Terrace Convention Center
Madison, WI

This year's theme: Hope and Renewal in the Age of Apocalypse

Information

Earth Day Conference
WISL was a conference partner and participated in the exhibition, with a Science is Fun table staffed by Gery Essenmacher.

Tuesday, April 11, 2017
 

The Art of Discovery
7:00 p.m.
Wisconsin Studio
Overture Center for the Arts
Madison, WI

An evening with three fellows of the Wisconsin Academy whose explorations in science have been aided by their imaginations.

Information

Watch the video

speakers
Bassam with fellow speakers Marcia Bjornerud, Laura Kiessling and Robert Mathieu


From the Wisconsin Academy Annual Report


Saturday, April 8, 2017
 

Science is Fun for Kiel Science Students
Chemistry Building
UW-Madison Campus


Friday, April 7, 2017
 

Engineering Expo
Events at 11:30 a.m. & 12:45 p.m.
Room 1610 Engineering Hall
UW-Madison Campus

More information

Prof. Shakhashiri presenting
Audience SIF Presenters

Photos courtesy of Gery Essenmacher

Tuesday, April 4, 2017
 

Edgewood College Family Science Night
6:30-8:00 p.m.

More information

Edgewood Edgewood
Edgewood Edgewood

Photos courtesy of Gery Essenmacher



Tuesday, April 4, 2017
 

Science Writer in Residence Public Talk: Erik Vance
"Telling Stories About Science Through the People It Touches"
4:00 p.m.
Red Gym
716 Langdon Street
UW-Madison Campus

View the poster


Sunday-Thursday, April 2-6, 2017
 

ACS Spring National Meeting
San Francisco, CA

Sunda, April 2: Public engagement and science literacy, a talk by Bassam Shakhashiri for the symposium "Celebrating Chemistry through Outreach: Honoring the legacy of Christine Jaworek-Lopes"

Monday, April 3: Once Upon a Christmas Cheery In the Lab of Shakhashiri: Public Engagement for 47 Years and Counting, a talk by Bassam Shakhashiri in the symposium "Chemistry through the Eyes of Non-Chemists: Evolution of the Public Perception of Chemistry"

Tuesday, April 4: ACS action needed to influence attitudes and behavior on climate change, a talk by Bassam Shakhashiri for the symposium "Science & Perception of Climate Change"
View the printed program for this symposium

With Howell and Hobbs With Laszlo
Dr. Donna Howell (Park University) and
Dr. Christopher Hobbs (currently at
Texas A&M Kingsville, moving to
San Houston State in the fall) attended Bassam's Monday talk.
With Prof. Pierre Laszlo

Saturday, April 1, 2017
 

Science Expeditions
UW-Madison Campus

10am-2pm
Science is Fun Exploration Stations
Discovery Building

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Photos courtesy of Liz Jesse and Gery Essenmacher

3pm
Science is Fun Spectacular
Room 1351 Chemistry Building

More information


Friday, March 10, 2017
 

Madison Country Day School STEAM Fair
3:30-5:30pm

MCDS
MCDS MCDS MCDS

Photos courtesy of Gery Essenmacher

Wednesday, March 8, 2017
 

Science is Fun at Madison Country Day School
2:45 p.m.


Saturdays & Sundays, February 11-19, 2017
 

The Wonders of Physics
Shows at 1, 4, and 7 p.m. on Saturdays
1 and 4 p.m. on Sundays

More information


Saturday, January 14, 2017
 

Science is Fun Session with the Cub Scouts
1:30 p.m.
Chemistry Building
UW-Madison Campus


Thursday, January 12, 2017
 

Science is Fun Session with Freeport High School Students
10:45 a.m.
Chemistry Building
UW-Madison Campus

Bassam Jill Gery
Sam Tor

From left to right, top to bottom:

Prof. Shakhashiri, Jill Chipman,
Gery Essenmacher, Sam Krerowicz,
and Tor Odden.

Photo credit: Liz Jesse

 


Friday, December 9, 2016
 

Science is Fun Bonanza
Join the Chemistry 350 participants as they showcase their favorite demonstrations!
3:30 p.m.
1361 Chemistry Building
UW-Madison Campus

View the poster

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Saturday & Sunday, December 3 & 4, 2016
 

Once Upon a Christmas Cheery, In the Lab of Shakhashiri
Now in its 47th year!
Saturday, December 3 at 1:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 4 at 1:00 & 4:00 p.m.
Chemistry Building, UW-Madison Campus

View the printed program and photos

Watch the 2016 program online now!


Saturday, November 19, 2016
 

Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestra Evelyn Steenbock Fall Concert
Featuring guest artists Kenneth Woods and Cynthia Woods
7:00-9:30 p.m.
River Arts Center
105 9th Street
Prairie du Sac, WI

For only the third time in their careers, WYSO alumni Kenneth Woods and Cynthia Woods (son and daughter of Claude Woods) will be performing on the same stage.

Tickets are $10 Adult, $5 Youth (18 & under), available at the door 45 minutes prior to the concert.

More information


Tuesday, November 15, 2016
 

Celebrating Teachers and Teaching
American Education Week
6:30-8:30 p.m.
UW-Madison Campus
Education Building

Read Bassam's remarks


Monday, November 7, 2016
 

Wisconsin Public Radio
Larry Meiller Show 
Madison, WI
11 a.m.


Friday, November 4, 2016
 

Science is Fun Presentation
UW-Madison hosted the 4th Graders from Tower Rock Elementary School in Sauk Prairie

Sauk Prairie
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Photo credit: Lindsey Orgren and Matt Schneider

Monday, October 24, 2016
 

Science is Fun and the Joy of Learning
Departmental Colloquium
UC-Santa Barbara

View the poster


Thursday, October 20, 2016
 

Science is Fun Extravaganza
at the Wisconsin Science Festival

12:30-1:30 p.m.
Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery
Madison, WI

Visit wisconsinsciencefest.org for more event information.

View the poster


Tuesday, October 18, 2016
 

Screening of Percy Julian: Forgotten Genius
7:00 p.m.
The Marquee Cinema
Union South
UW-Madison Campus

This event is free and open to the public

More information


Sunday, October 16, 2016
 

National Chemistry Week
Phylis A. Brauner Memorial Lecture
Boston Museum of Science
Boston, MA

More information

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The 2016 Phylis A. Brauner Memorial Lecture at the Boston Museum of Science.   With Dr. Elissa (Blum) Rottenberg, and her children Nate and Maya. Elissa was a finalist in the 1990 Science Talent Search, during which she met Prof. Shakhashiri who sparked her interest in science education. She hopes to someday combine her career in clinical medicine with her passion for sharing the joy of science.   With Aaron and Ben Charnay from Sycamore High School in Cincinnati, encouraged by their chemistry teacher Michael Geyer to pursue careers in chemistry. Wonderful to know that they have already done most demonstrations in my 
5-volume book series, "Chemical Demonstrations: A Handbook for Teachers of Chemistry."

Nucleus Nucleus

Friday, October 14, 2016
 

Addiction is a Brain Disease, and It Matters for Society
A Neuroscience and Public Policy Program Seminar by Alan Leshner
3:00 p.m.
Biotechnology Auditorium, Rm 1111
Genetics & Biotechnology Center
425 Henry Mall
UW-Madison Campus

View the flyer


Friday, October 7, 2016
 

A Conversation with Nadia Drake
Fall 2016 UW-Madison Science Writer in Residence
3:30 p.m.
Seminar Hall, Rm 1315 Daniels Chemistry Building
UW-Madison Campus
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Science journalist Nadia Drake is UW-Madison writer in residence

From the Amazon to Madison, new science writer in residence talks power of observation

Nadia Drake advises aspiring science writers with personal insights


Tuesday, October 4, 2016
 

Wisconsin Public Radio
Larry Meiller Show 
11 a.m.
Madison, WI


Tuesday, October 4, 2016
 

Spiders, Jaguars, Gold and the Uncontacted:
Tales from Reporting in the Peruvian Amazon

Nadia Drake
Contributing writer, National Geographic
4:00 p.m.
Red Gym 716 Langdon Street
(Check TITU for Room Number)
UW-Madison Campus

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Science journalist Nadia Drake is UW-Madison writer in residence


Tuesday, October 4, 2016
 

Harnessing Sight and Sound to Explore Complex Information
Dr. JoAnn Kuchera-Morin 
5:45 p.m.
Health Sciences Learning Center Rm 1335
750 Highland Drive
UW-Madison Campus

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Thursday, September 22, 2016
 

2016 Cool Science Image Exhibition Opening Reception
Mandelbaum & Albert Family Vision Gallery 
(9th floor, Wisconsin Institutes for Medical Research) 
Madison, WI
5:00-7:00 p.m.

Exhibition runs September 12 - December 16, 2016

More information


Sunday, September 4 - Thursday, September 8, 2016
 

2016 Kavli Prize Ceremonies
Oslo, Norway

The Norwegian Government hosted a black tie reception at Oslo City Hall
on Tuesday, September 6, in honor of the 2016 Kavli Prize Laureates.

BZS and Elizabeth in Oslo PM Erna Solberg

Bassam and his daughter Elizabeth
pose with Prof. and Mrs. Leiv Sydnes, who are wearing traditional Norwegian dress.

Norwegian Prime Minister
Erna Solberg

The 2016 Kavli Prizes have been awarded to:

Astrophysics
Ronald W.P. Drever, California Institute of Technology
Kip S. Thorne, California Institute of Technology
Rainer Weiss, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Neuroscience
Eve Marder, Brandeis University
Michael Merzenich, University of California San Francisco
Carla Jo Shatz, Stanford University

Nanoscience
Gerd Binnig, Former member of IBM Zurich Research Laboratory
Christoph E. Gerber, University of Basel, Switzerland
Calvin F. Quate, Stanford University

The Kavli Prizes recognize scientists for pioneering advances in our understanding of existence at its biggest, smallest, and most complex scales. Presented every two years, each of the three international prizes consists of $1 million. Laureates are chosen by committees whose members are recommended by six of the world's most renowned science societies and academies.

Learn more about the Kavli Foundation


Monday, June 20 - Wednesday, August 31, 2016
 

Catching the Eye
Of McPherson Eye Research Institute Members

An exhibit exploring how vision research and the artistic eye align in artworks created or collected by members of the McPherson ERI.
Mandelbaum & Albert Family Vision Gallery
9th Floor, Wisconsin Institutes for Medical Research
UW-Madison Campus

Opening Reception: June 22nd, 5:00-7:00 p.m.

View the poster

Examples from the exhibit, by Rodney Schreiner:

Rodney Schreiner
Rodney Schreiner

Thursday, June 30, 2016
 

Wisconsin Public Radio
11 a.m.
Larry Meiller Show 
Madison, WI


Thursday, June 23, 2016
 

Premiering on WPT's Wisconsin Channel:
Addressing Climate Change
A talk by Dick Smith and featuring Prof. Marc Fink, recorded during the 2015 Summer Forum on Chemistry & Society, with an intro by Prof. Shakhashiri
3:43 p.m. (airtime)

More upcoming videos from University Place, WPT's virtual lecture series


Tuesday, June 21, 2016
 

Premiering on WPT's Wisconsin Channel:
The World's Second-Most Popular Drug
A talk by Kevin Strang, recorded during the 2015 Summer Forum on Chemistry & Society, with an intro by Prof. Shakhashiri
4:03 p.m. (airtime)

More upcoming videos from University Place, WPT's virtual lecture series


Monday, June 20, 2016
 

Premiering on WPT's Wisconsin Channel:
Healthy Minds
A talk by Robin Goldman, recorded during the 2015 Summer Forum on Chemistry & Society, with an intro by Prof. Shakhashiri
4:20 p.m. (airtime)

More upcoming videos from University Place, WPT's virtual lecture series


Monday, June 6, 2016
 

Premiering on WPT's Wisconsin Channel:
Sustainability and Environmental Leadership
A talk by Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies Director Paul Robbins, recorded during the 2015 Summer Forum on Chemistry & Society, with an intro by Prof. Shakhashiri
3:36 p.m. (airtime)

More upcoming videos from University Place, WPT's virtual lecture series


Thursday, June 2, 2016
 

Premiering on WPT's Wisconsin Channel:
Cardiovascular Health and Cholesterol
A talk by Prof. Patrick McBride, recorded during the 2015 Summer Forum on Chemistry & Society, with an intro by Prof. Shakhashiri
3:57 p.m. (airtime)

More upcoming videos from University Place, WPT's virtual lecture series


Wednesday, June 1, 2016
 

Awakening the Mind:
A Celebration of the Life and Work of Oliver Sacks

A livestream from the World Science Festival in New York
Livestream begins promptly at 7:00 p.m.
Orchard View Room, Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery
UW-Madison Campus

View the poster


Wednesday, June 1, 2016
 

Turning on Learning
Free Family Night
Madison Children's Museum
Madison, WI
5:00-8:00 p.m.

More Information


Tuesday, May 3, 2016
 

Premiering on WPT's Wisconsin Channel:
Two Arguments for Intelligent Design
A talk by Prof. Elliott Sober, recorded during the 2015 Summer Forum on Chemistry & Society, with an intro by Prof. Shakhashiri
4:15 p.m. (airtime)

More upcoming videos from University Place, WPT's virtual lecture series


Monday, May 2, 2016
 

Premiering on WPT's Wisconsin Channel:
Nutrition and Health
A talk by Prof. Emeritus Susan Nitzke, recorded during the 2015 Summer Forum on Chemistry & Society, with an intro by Prof. Shakhashiri
4:01 p.m. (airtime)

More upcoming videos from University Place, WPT's virtual lecture series


Tuesday, January 19 - Friday, May 20, 2016
 

Shared Vision: Tales of Science Illustration
Exhibiting the transformations of "raw" scientific data into artwork that communicates scientific ideas

Artistic works by Kate Baldwin, Kandis Elliot, H. Adam Steinberg, and Laura Vanderploeg

Mandelbaum & Albert Family Vision Gallery
9th Floor, Wisconsin Institutes for Medical Research

Opening Reception: January 27th, 5-7:00 p.m.

More Information


Monday, April 25, 2016
 

Wisconsin Public Radio
11 a.m.
Larry Meiller Show 
Madison, WI

Listen to this broadcast


Monday, April 25, 2016
 

Everyone's Earth: Sharing Experiences on a Restless Planet
Wisconsin Academy's 10th Annual Nelson Institute Earth Day Conference
Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center

Information and Registration


Wednesday, April 20, 2016
 

How to Navigate Your Career In a Male-Dominated Field
Chemistry Alumni Seminar: Emily Dunkelberger
WISELI Seminar Series
9:00 a.m. Refreshments
9:30 a.m. Seminar
Rm 9341 Chemistry Building
UW-Madison Campus

View the poster


Tuesday, April 19, 2016
 

Adventures in Science Journalism
Science Writer-in Residence Public Talk by Alexandra Witze
A Nature Correspondent on Reporting from the North Pole
to the Guatemalan Jungle

4 p.m.
4151 Grainger Hall
UW-Madison Campus

View the poster


Saturday & Sunday, April 16 & 17, 2016
 

USA Science & Engineering Festival
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Washington, D.C.

More Information


Friday, April 15-Saturday, April 16, 2016
 

UW-Madison Engineering Expo
Science is Fun Presentations
Both Days at Noon
1600 Engineering Hall
UW-Madison Campus

More information


Friday, April 8, 2016
 

Hooked on Stories: Dissecting Your Brain's Addiction
A Guest Talk by Indre Viskontas
4:00 p.m.
Biotechnology Auditorium Room 111
Genetics & Biotechnology Center
425 Henry Mall
UW-Madison Campus

More information


Friday, April 1-Sunday, April 3, 2016
 

UW-Madison Science Expeditions
Saturday, April 2: Science is Fun Exploration Stations
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery
330 N. Orchard Street
UW-Madison Campus

More information

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Friday, March 11, 2016
 

Soundwaves: The Importance of Three in Our World
Discovery Building
330 N. Orchard Street
UW-Madison Campus
7:30 p.m.

More information


Friday, March 4, 2016
 

What is Science?
Rodney Schreiner, Wisconsin Initiative for Science Literacy
Airing on WPT's Wisconsin Channel
4:02 p.m.

Watch online now


Saturday & Sunday, February 13 & 14, 20 & 21, 2016
 

Wonders of Physics
Shows at 1, 4 and 7:00 p.m. on Saturdays; 1 and 4:00 p.m. on Sundays
2103 Chamberlin Hall
1150 University Avenue
UW-Madison Campus

More Information


Monday, February 8, 2016
 

Wisconsin Public Radio
11:45 a.m.
Larry Meiller Show 
Madison, WI


Saturday & Sunday, December 5 & 6, 2015
 

Once Upon a Christmas Cheery, In the Lab of Shakhashiri
Now in its 46th year!
Saturday, December 5 at 1:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 6 at 1:00 & 4:00 p.m.
Chemistry Building, UW-Madison Campus

View the poster

View the printed program

Watch the program online
    More from WPT
     Behind the Scenes: Set Design with Philip Ashby
     A Quick Message from Prof. Shakhashiri

News Items:
Tickets available Oct.1 for Shakhashiri's science show via UW-Madison News
Chemist starts holiday season with bangs, controlled fires via The Daily Cardinal
Around Town: After 46 years, science show still inspires awe via the Wisconsin State Journal

Visit our Christmas Lecture page


Thursday, December 3, 2015
 

Science on the Radio: Perpetual Notion Machine
7-7:30 p.m.
Airing on WORT-FM
Madison, WI


Thursday, November 3, 2015
 

7th Annual McPherson ERI Vision Science Poster Session
3:00-5:30 p.m.—Posters & Reception
5:45-6:45 p.m.—Distinguished Guest Lecture by Profs Susana Martinez-Conde & Stephen L. Macknik of SUNY Downstate Medical Center
"Sleights of Mind: What the Neuroscience of Magic Reveals About Our Everyday Deceptions"
Rm 1335, Health Sciences Learning Center
UW-Madison Campus


Thursday, October 29, 2015
 

Ockham's Razors: When is a simpler theory better?
Elliott Sober

UW Philosophers Tackle Contemporary Issues
7:00 p.m.
180 Science Hall
UW-Madison Campus

Free and open to the public
More information on the series is available here

View the poster


Sunday, October 25, 2015
 

Science is Fun Extravaganza:
Grand Finale of the 2015 Wisconsin Science Festival

2:30-4:00 p.m.
Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery

The Science is Fun Extravaganza fosters public awareness and appreciation of science and the arts.  Join the celebrations with Bassam Shakhashiri, Rod Schreiner, the Madison Youth Choir, Flamenco dancers, and others. Come and experience spectacular demonstrations, charming voices, dynamic dancing, and more at the grand finale of the 2015 Wisconsin Science Festival.

More information on the festival is available on their webpage

View the poster


Saturday, October 24, 2015
 

UW System Chemistry Faculties Meeting
Keynote Address: "Chemistry Research and Education for Wisconsin: Opportunities and Challenges" 
Noon
Executive Dining Room, Fluno Center
UW-Madison Campus

More information


Thursday, October 15, 2015
 

Wisconsin Public Radio
11:00 a.m.
Larry Meiller Show 
Madison, WI

In response to a caller asking about home experiment resources for homeschooling,
Prof. Shakhashiri recommends the following websites:

Adventures in Chemistry from the ACS
Science Kids
Science Fun Kidzone
Red Tricycle
Scholastic Science Experiments
PBS Kids ZOOMsci


Sunday, August 16 - Thursday, August 20, 2015
 

ACS Fall National Meeting
Boston, MA

View George Whitesides' talk, "Problems, Puzzles, and Inevitabilities in Research"
The Fred Kavli Innovations in Chemistry Lecture


Thursday, August 6, 2015
 

Wisconsin Public Radio
11:00 a.m.
Larry Meiller Show 
Madison, WI


Monday, July 27 - Friday, July 31, 2015
 

The Northern Lights Tour
7:00-9:00 p.m.
Various Locations in Wisconsin

At 5 venues in 5 towns in 5 days 14 researchers & outreachers will be sharing their science insights with folks in Sturgeon Bay, Marinette, Rhinelander, Ashland and Barron.

More information

View the poster

Wisconsin Public Television will be recording all 14 talks for later broadcast on the University Place series of WPT’s Wisconsin Channel. The talks will also be available anytime at wpt.org/universityplace


Tuesday, June 16-Thursday, July 9, 2015
 

Chemistry and Society Summer Forum
Tuesday & Thursday Nights, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Rm 1315 Chemistry Building
UW-Madison Campus

This summer forum on science and society deals with the role of chemistry in our daily lives and with the impact of chemistry on advancing the human condition and assuring the quality of life locally and globally.  Selected topics in the fundamentals of chemistry, including chemical composition, structure of molecules, bonding, properties, and reactivity will be introduced. Special emphases will be placed on water quality, atmospheric chemistry, and general energy concepts and principles. An essential part of the course will be engaging chemistry demonstrations and some hands-on activities. Invited speakers from selected areas of specialization will provide a rich perspective on the topics to be discussed. Chemistry 107 is not intended for students who expect to take additional chemistry courses and it does not satisfy any prerequisites for further chemistry courses. Pre-Reqs: No previous chemistry required. Open to the general public for learners of all ages above the age of 17.

More Information

Registration Page

News: University Summer Forums invite community to study chemistry, Chinese painting

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Saturday, July 4, 2015
 

Science of Fireworks
**CANCELLED...More information here
Memorial Union Terrace
8:15-9:15 p.m.

View the poster


Thursday, June 18-Saturday, June 20, 2015
 

ComSciCon 2015
A science communication workshop for graduate students, by graduate students.
Cambridge, MA

Online application form (Deadline March 1)

View the flyer

Visit the website


Wednesday, May 27-Sunday, May 31, 2015
 

World Science Festival 2015
New York City

Learn more

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Thursday, April 16-Saturday, April 18, 2015
 

Engineering Expo
9am-4pm on Thursday and Friday
9am-2pm on Saturday
1550 Engineering Drive
UW-Madison Campus
Ticket price: $5

More information


Thursday, April 16, 2015
 

Photo Forensics
Distinguished Guest Lecturer Hany Farid
Department of Computer Science, Dartmouth College

5:45-6:45 p.m.
Room 1125, DeLuca
Biochemistry Building
UW-Madison Campus

More information


Monday, April 13, 2015
 

Wisconsin Public Radio
11:00 a.m.
Larry Meiller Show 
Madison, WI


Sunday, March 22, 2015
 

Waterways: World Water Day Reception
Celebrating the art, science, and music of water
1:00-3:00 p.m.
Overture Center for the Arts, Wisconsin Studio
201 State Street
Madison, WI

More Information and Registration


Friday, March 20-Sunday, March 22, 2015
 

13th Annual UW Science Alliance Open House
UW-Madison Campus

More Information


Friday, March 13, 2015
 

“Chemistry in Service to Humanity and Earth
WISL Special Seminar: Professor Leiv Sydnes
2004-2005 IUPAC President
Department of Chemistry
University of Bergen, Norway

3:30 p.m.
1315 Chemistry Building
UW-Madison Campus

A reception will follow in the Shain Atrium

View the poster


Wednesday, March 11, 2015
 

Rameau the Theorist
7:00 p.m.
1315 Chemistry Building
UW-Madison Campus

Chemist Rod Schreiner will demonstrate the principles of string vibration and sound propagation that influenced Rameau, and music theorist Lee Blasius will explain how Rameau used these principles to construct a comprehensive view of music.

The year 2014 marks the 250th anniversary of Jean-Philippe Rameau's death, and celebrations of the composer and music theorist's life are taking place in France and around the world. During the 2014-2015 academic year, the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Music will join the celebration with a series of public events, consisting of performances and panel discussions.

View the full list of events

View the poster


Saturday & Sunday, February 7 & 8, 14 & 15, 2015
 

32nd Annual Wonders of Physics
2103 Chamberlin Hall
1150 University Avenue
UW-Madison Campus

Saturday Shows at 1:00, 4:00 & 7:00 p.m.
Sunday Shows at 1:00 & 4:00 p.m.

For more information about The Wonders of Physics, see
http://sprott.physics.wisc.edu/wop.htm

A photo from the 2015 show

8th Annual Physics Fair
Featuring hands-on activities, demonstrations, and lab tours.
Saturday, February 14th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For more information about the Physics Fair, please visit:
http://wonders.physics.wisc.edu/physics-fair.htm.
Tickets are NOT required to attend the Physics Fair.


Tuesday, February 3, 2015
 

Envisioning Responses to Climate Change
Madison Museum of Contemporary Art Lecture Hall
227 State Street
Madison, WI

Reception 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Talk 7:00-8:30 p.m.

A special Wisconsin Academy talk that will bring hope for a better Wisconsin in light of climate change. Panelists Mrill Ingram, Chris Kucharik and Steve Carpenter will explore how tools like scenario-building, storytelling, and the arts can help us better envision our role in prospective responses to climate change.

Free and open to the public with advance registration.

More information


Saturday, January 31, 2015
 

Wisconsin Middle School Regional Science Bowl
Union South
UW-Madison Campus

More information


Monday, January 26, 2015
 

Wisconsin Public Radio
11:00 a.m.
Larry Meiller Show
Madison, WI


Sunday, November 30, 2014
 

Once Upon a Christmas Cheery, In the Lab of Shakhashiri
A special 45th anniversary event
2:00 p.m.
Wisconsin Union Theater

45

View the event poster

View photos from the show

WATCH IT ONLINE NOW!


Wednesday, November 19, 2014
 

Opportunities and Challenges in Graduate Research and Education
3:30 p.m.
Mellon Institute Social Room
Carnegie Mellon University


Tuesday, November 18, 2014
 

27th Annual Faraday Lecture

"Science is Fun and the Joy of Learning"
7:30 p.m. (Doors open at 7:00 p.m.)
Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall
Pittsburgh, PA

View the poster


Monday, November 17, 2014
 

Flavor Chemistry and the Aroma of Success
Marie Wright
Vice President & Chief Global Flavorist
Wild Flavors, Inc
2:00-3:00 p.m.
Babcock Hall, Room 205
UW-Madison Campus

View the poster


Friday, November 14, 2014
 

Faculty Recital: Marc Vallon, bassoon
8:00 p.m.
Morphy Hall
UW-Madison Campus

The School of Music presents Rediscovering Rameau, a series of free events celebrating the works and music of French composer Jean-Philippe Rameau.

The year 2014 marks the 250th anniversary of Jean-Philippe Rameau's death, and celebrations of the composer and music theorist's life are taking place in France and around the world. During the 2014-2015 academic year, the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Music will join the celebration with a series of public events, consisting of performances and panel discussions.


Thursday, November 13, 2014
 

Rameau and Musical Expression
8:00 p.m.
Room 180, Science Hall
UW-Madison Campus

The School of Music presents Rediscovering Rameau, a series of free events celebrating the works and music of French composer Jean-Philippe Rameau.

The year 2014 marks the 250th anniversary of Jean-Philippe Rameau's death, and celebrations of the composer and music theorist's life are taking place in France and around the world. During the 2014-2015 academic year, the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Music will join the celebration with a series of public events, consisting of performances and panel discussions.


Saturday, November 8, 2014
 

The Sixth Extinction: The Legacy of the Anthropocene
Elizabeth Kolbert
Staff Writer at
The New Yorker
7:00 p.m.
H.F. Deluca Forum
Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery
UW-Madison Campus


Tuesday, November 4 - Wednesday, November 5, 2014
 

Yale University
Tuesday, November 4:
Public Talk, 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday, November 5:
Chemistry Talk, 4:00 p.m.


Sunday, November 2, 2014
 

National Chemistry Week Celebration
Phylis A. Brauner Memorial Lecture 
Museum of Science
12:00-5:00 p.m.
Boston, MA


Thursday, October 16 - Sunday, October 19, 2014
 

Wisconsin Science Festival
Various locations around the state
Headquartered at the Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery
UW-Madison Campus

Thursday, October 16
Communicating Science: Talk and Panel Discussion
Featuring faculty from the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science
at Stony Brook University

2:30-4:30 p.m.
Discovery Building
UW-Madison Campus
More information

Saturday, October 18
Science is Fun Extravaganza
10:00 a.m.
Room 1351 Chemistry Building
UW-Madison Campus

Wisconsin Science Festival Wisconsin Science Festival
Bassam with Sylvia Speidel Engaging the public in the joy of science

Saturday, October 18
Theodore Gray Presentation
11:15 a.m.
Room 1351 Chemistry Building
UW-Madison Campus

With Theodore Gray
Bassam with Theodore Gray

View the poster for the chemistry events

Festival website


Wednesday, October 10, 2014
 

The Restless Brain
Wednesday Nite @ the Lab
A Talk by Marcus Raichle
Professor, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis

View this talk


Thursday, October 16, 2014
 

Wisconsin Public Radio
11:00 a.m.
Larry Meiller Show 
Madison, WI


Thursday, October 2, 2014
 

McPherson Eye Research Institute

6th Annual Vision Science Poster Session
3:30-5:30 p.m.
Health Sciences Learning Center
750 Highland Avenue
UW-Madison Campus

"Photo Forensics"
Distinguished Lecturer Hany Farid
Department of Computer Science, Dartmouth College
Health Sciences Learning Center
Room 1306
750 Highland Avenue
UW-Madison Campus

View the poster


Wednesday, September 24, 2014
 

Opportunities and Challenges in Graduate Research and Education
A WISCAPE Event
4:00-5:30 p.m.
Room 159 Education Building

View the interactive event poster

Watch the video


Thursday, August 21, 2014
 

Tricks of the Trade: How to Give Your Best Presentation
Patrick Sims
Professor, Department of Theater and Drama

10:00am-NOON
1360 Genetics/Biotechnology
425 Henry Mall
UW-Madison Campus

View poster


Friday, August 15, 2014
 

The Wonders of Physics: The Physics of Plasma
A special adults-only fundraising event

Town Center, Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery
UW-Madison Campus
6:00-9:00 p.m.
Tickets: $75

Details and ticket information


Sunday, August 10 - Thursday, August 14, 2014
 

248th ACS Fall National Meeting
Advancing Chemistry and Communicating Chemistry:
Looking Around and Looking Ahead with Bassam Shakhashiri
Monday, August 11
8:00 am. - 5:15 p.m.
Moscone Center, South Building, Esplanade Ballroom 304
San Francisco, CA

View symposium details

View the symposium booklet

Access the presentations via Presentations on Demand (ACS web login required):
Morning Session
Afternoon Session

Speakers
Symposium participants who joined us for the morning session (L to R): Alan Leshner, Ron Perkins, Deborah Blum, Harry Gray, Bassam, Thomas Barton, Brian Coppola, Roald Hoffman, Jerry Bell and Rodney Schreiner
Jerry Bell Bassam Shakhashiri Rodney Schreiner
Jerry Bell Bassam Shakhashiri Rodney Schreiner
Brian Coppola Nadia Drake Frank Drake and John Wright
Brian Coppola Nadia Drake Frank Drake and John Wright
Roald Hoffmann Cora Marrett Ron Perkins
Roald Hoffmann Cora Marrett Ron Perkins

Elizabeth Reynolds

Geri Richmond George Whitesides
Elizabeth Reynolds Geraldine Richmond George Whitesides
Deborah Blum Larry Faulkner Harry Gray
Deborah Blum Larry Faulkner Harry Gray
Photos above courtesy of Amahl Drake and Libby Dowdall.
At SF Meeting
Prof. Choon Ho Do of Sunchon National University (left) and Prof. G. H. Song of Korea National University
of Education (right) with Bassam at the San Francisco meeting.



Saturday, August 2, 2014
 

Saturday Science at Discovery: Wade into Water
Explore the many roles water plays in our lives:

  • Learn why water is essential to life on Earth
  • Investigate limnology, the study of inland waters like our local lakes
  • Explore the economics of water
  • Observe the water cycle
  • And more!

Town Center, Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery
UW-Madison Campus
10:00 a.m. to Noon

Website


Sunday, July 13 - Thursday, July 17, 2014
 

IUPAC's 23rd International Conference on Chemical Education
Toronto, Canada

Sunday, July 13
Viktor Obendrauf Plenary Demo Lecture
"Science is Fun and the Joy of Learning"

Bassam Bassam Bassam
Bassam Bassam Bassam
Photos courtesy of Dr. Morton Z. Hoffman



Tuesday, July 15
Chemistry for All Citizens of Planet Earth:
Creative Ways of Communicating Chemistry Symposium
"Advancing Chemistry and Communicating Chemistry…
For the Benefit of Earth and Its People"

View the website


Friday, July 4, 2014
 

Science is Fun on the Memorial Union Terrace
A fun event for the whole family!
Memorial Union
UW-Madison Campus
8:15-9:15 p.m.
Featuring Prof. Mike Leckrone and members of the UW Marching Band

View the poster

View an NBC15 news report on the event

Terrace Panorama
UW Band Bassam and Audience Bassam and Rodney UW Band
Bassam and Audience Smoke and Audience Flash! Thermite Reaction


Various Dates, June-July, 2014
 

Edgewood Summer Science Camps for Children
Sonderegger Science Center
Edgewood College Campus
Madison, WI

Ages 3-14

Camp themes include: Biomimicry: Nature as Teacher; Blood and Guts, Brains and Bones Science; Body Art; Crafty Science, Earth Encounters; Forensics; Light & Lasers; Paleontology and Geoscience Institute; Problem Solved!; Science Theatre Fusion; Strategy Games: These make Monopoly look like child's play!; Strategy Games: Strategic Thinkers Unite!; Why, Mommy, Why? Little People, Big Questions; Wingra Water Explorations

More information

View the brochure


Tuesday, June 24, 2014
 

Wisconsin Public Radio
11:00 a.m.
Larry Meiller Show 
Madison, WI


Tuesday, May 6, 2014
 

Resilient Wisconsin Day
A Wisconsin Academy forum on our climate, energy, and water future
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Varsity Hall, Union South
UW-Madison Campus

Sponsored in part by WISL

More information


Wednesday, April 23 - Sunday, April 27, 2014
 

USA Science and Engineering Festival
A Free Event!
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Washington, D.C.

More information


Monday, April 21, 2014
 

From Research to Action: Improving Undergraduate STEM Education
Susan Rundell Singer
Director, NSF Division of Undergraduate Education

1111 Genetics/Biotechnology Center Auditorium
UW-Madison Campus
12:00-1:00 p.m.

More information


Thursday, April 17, 2014
 

The Hockey Stick and the Climate Wars:
Dispatches from the Front Lines

Len Robock Annual Lecture
Michael E. Mann
Distinguished Professor of Meteorology
Director, Earth System Science Center
Penn State University

Ebling Science Symposium Center
Microbial Sciences Building, Room 1220
1550 Linden Drive, UW-Madison Campus
7:00 p.m.

More information

Read a news item about the lecture


Runs through Sunday, April 13, 2014
 

Capturing Nature: Instruments, Specimens, Art
Chazen Museum of Art, Mayer Gallery
UW-Madison Campus

More information


Wednesday, April 9, 2014
 

A Symposium on Science and Creativity
With Kim Stanley Robinson
A Special Event from the Center for the Humanities
7:30 p.m.
Town Center, Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery
UW-Madison Campus

More information


Monday, April 7, 2014
 

Edgewood's 12th Annual Family Science Night
6:30-8:00 p.m.
Sonderegger Science Center
Edgewood College Campus
Madison, WI

View the informational flyer


Thursday, April 3, 2014
 

Wisconsin Public Radio
11:45 a.m.
Larry Meiller Show 
Madison, WI


Thursday & Friday, March 27 & 28, 2014
 

Science is Fun and the Joy of Learning
and
Chemistry Seminar: Enlightenment and the Responsibilities of the Enlightened

Hope College
Holland, MI

Hope College Hope College Hope College
Thank you for your wonderful seminar tonight at Hope College before a packed auditorium! Your enthusiasm for science and learning is infectious. All the kids, young and "not-so-young", enjoyed it and learned something new!  My brain has indeed changed.

Several photos are attached, in commemoration of your talk. We look forward very much to your continued visit and seminar about "Enlightenment" on Friday.

Thank you also to Jim Gentile, Donna Sova, Mike Pikaart, Graham Peaslee, and audience-participant Mike Seymour for helping make this event such a success!

Dr. William F. Polik
Hofma Professor of Chemistry and Chairperson
Department of Chemistry
Hope College
Holland, MI
Drawing Drawing

 


Tuesday, March 25, 2014
 

Founder's Day
"Bucky Badger and the Joy of Learning"
6:00 p.m.
St. Louis

More information

WAA St. Louis Chapter Website


Sunday-Thursday, March 16-20, 2014
 

247th ACS Spring National Meeting
Dallas, TX

Monday, March 17, 8:00 a.m.
Benefits of Chemistry in Our Lives

View detailed schedule
Why is it important to maintain the public image of chemistry? (Thomas Barton)
Contributions of chemistry to energy and transportation (William F. Carroll)
View the presentation (ACS login required)
Conversations on chemistry and the environment: Engaging chemists and the public (Bassam Shakhashiri)
View the presentation (ACS login required)
Communication and entertainment without chemistry (Attila Pavlath)
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Bio-responsive molecules: Formidable weapons in medicine's arsenal (Ned Heindel)
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How chemistry has improved our food supply (Elizabeth Ann Nalley)
View the presentation (ACS login required)

Tuesday, March 18
Earle B. Barnes Award for Leadership in Chemical Research Management:
Symposium in Honor of William F. Banholzer

View presentations (ACS login required)

Wednesday, March 19, 8:30 a.m.
Changing Atmospheric Chemistry: Environmental Implications of Land-Air Interactions

View detailed schedule
Climate Change Challenges: Responsibilities of Chemists and the ACS (Bassam Shakhashiri)
View the presentation (ACS login required)
The ACS Climate Science Toolkit (Jerry Bell)
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Organic emissions from terrestrial ecosystems: Their role in the Climate System and interactions with emissions from human activities (Alex Guenther)
Disruption of Forest-Atmosphere Interactions Related to Changing Atmospheric Chemistry (Walter Shortle)
Adaptation of higher plants to changes in atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration (James Bunce)
View the presentation (ACS login required)
Non-enzymatic decomposition of lignocellulose by brown rot fungi and the role it plays in carbon sequestration and cycling (Barry Goodell)


Saturday, March 15, 2014
 

204th Conference of the Two-Year College Chemistry Consortium
Keynote Speech—"Education: Opportunities and Our Responsibilities In and Out of the Classroom"
8:30-9:30 a.m.
Collin College, Central Park Campus
McKinney, TX


Thursday, March 13 - Saturday, March 15, 2014
 

Wisconsin Society of Science Teachers Annual Conference
Appleton, WI

WSST website

Resources for science teachers from WISL


Tuesday, February 25, 2014
 

Writing the Human Body: From Research to Narrative in Popular Science
Florence Williams, Contributing Writer, Outside Magazine
4:00 p.m.
Union South
UW-Madison Campus

More information


Friday, February 21, 2014
 

SoundWaves: Wood You Could You?
7:00-9:00 p.m.
H.F. DeLuca Forum at the Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery
UW-Madison Campus

More information


Thursday, February 20, 2014
 

The Postdoc Years: Promises, Opportunities, and Reality
A talk by Bassam Z. Shakhashiri
12:00-1:00 p.m.
Chemistry Building, Rm 9341
UW-Madison Campus


Thursday, February 20, 2014
 

AAAS Exclusive Webinar: The Electrifying World of Nicola Tesla
11:00 a.m.
More information

Register for the webinar

Submit questions via Twitter at #AAASwebinar


Saturday & Sunday, February 8 & 9, 15 & 16, 2014
 

The Wonders of Physics
With Prof. Clint Sprott
2103 Chamberlin Hall
UW-Madison Campus

More information


Saturday, November 30 & Sunday, December 1, 2013
 

Once Upon a Christmas Cheery, In the Lab of Shakhashiri
UW-Madison Chemistry Building

Shows at 1 p.m. on Saturday; 1 p.m. & 4 p.m. on Sunday

Learn more about this event

View the poster

View the program booklet

College of L&S News:
Tickets available for Christmas chemistry shows

The show will air during the holiday season on public television:

December 22 at 7:00 a.m. (On WPT)
December 25 at 2:00 p.m. (On WPT)
December 27 at 9:30 a.m. (On WPT)
December 21 at 5:00 p.m. (On The Wisconsin Channel)
December 29 at Noon (On The Wisconsin Channel)

Balloon Flame Jim Maynard Hot book
Bassam kicks off the show by igniting some balloons, always a crowd pleaser. Lecture demonstrator Jim Maynard performs the N2OCS2 demo in the dark. "Let me just check the instructions for the next demonstration in this book ..."
Briggs-Rauscher Reaction Musical Interlude Rodney Schreiner
The Briggs-Rauscher Reaction features dramatic color changes. Prof. Marc Fink and Hinano Ishii visit the lab for a musical interlude. Dr. Rodney Schreiner has collaborated on 43 of the 44 Christmas Lectures.
Flame Steps Science Fans Science Fans
How did the flame leap up the stairs? Some young science fans greet Bassam after the show. Fr. John Silva and students from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School, Monona

 


Friday, November 15, 2013
 

SoundWaves: Color in Sight and Sound
7:00 p.m.
HF DeLuca Forum in the Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery
UW-Madison Campus

View the poster


Tuesday, November 12, 2013
 

How a Changing Climate Is Changing Our Wisconsin Way of Life
A Wisconsin Academy panel discussion, exploring strategies for cultivating resilience in the face of rapid change.
UW-Madison Campus

View a video of the panel discussion


Tuesday, October 29 & Wednesday, October 30, 2013
 

ACS On Campus
Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery
UW-Madison Campus

Tuesday, October 29
Science Café
"Climate Change and You: Facts, Challenges, and Responsibilities"
7:00-8:00 p.m.
Rm 1255—DeLuca Forum
Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery
UW-Madison Campus

View the poster

Please visit the website for location and speaker information as well as additional details.  The event is free, but registration is required in order to attend.  Questions can be sent to acsoncampus@acs.org

Share your thoughts and pictures with the ACS on Campus community on Facebook and Twitter. Give us a shout-out with @ACSonC and use the hashtag #ACSatUMD.


Sunday, October 27, 2013
 

National Chemistry Week Celebration
Phylis A. Brauner Memorial Lecture
Museum of Science
Boston, MA
1:00-5:00 p.m.

Berwick
Students from Berwick Academy in Maine who made the trip to Boston for National Chemistry Week


Monday, October 21, 2013
 

The Heinz Heinemann Memorial Lecture
By Bassam Shakhashiri
"The Rewards and Responsibilities of Freedom"
Chemical Heritage Foundation
Philadelphia, PA
5:30 p.m.

Chemical Heritage Foundation

Watch the video


August 16 - October 1, 2013
 

Chemistry Imagined: Correlations
An exhibition of Vivian Torrence's collages, from her "Chemistry Imagined" project with chemist Roald Hoffmann.

Gallery 1308
Union South
UW-Madison Campus

Opening reception August 18, 6-8 p.m.

View the poster


Thursday, September 26 - Sunday, September 29, 2013
 

Wisconsin Science Festival
Madison, WI

Learn more about this event

Thursday, 9/26
Opening night event with Ira Flatow (more details TBA)
Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery
Watch Ira Flatow's talk

Friday, 9/27
Science Friday with Ira Flatow Live Broadcast
1:00 p.m.
Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery

Saturday, 9/28
Science is Fun Presentation with Bassam Shakhashiri, Roald Hoffmann
and Rodney Schreiner
10:00 a.m.
Chemistry Building, Room 1351

View poster of featured events

The Wisconsin Academy will be hosting two festival events:
Science & Society: An Academy Fellow Showcase
The Archaeology of Wisconsin Landscapes

An article on the festival from The Badger Herald

Watch: WPR Presents the 9XM Players in Forbidden Planet Decoded

Watch: Chemistry Imagined: Connecting Art and Science

Watch: The Poisoner's Guide to Life with Deborah Blum


Tuesday, September 17, 2013
 

Wisconsin Public Radio
11:45 a.m.
Larry Meiller Show 
Madison, WI


Various dates in July, 2013
 

Edgewood Summer Camps for Children
Sonderegger Science Center
Edgewood College Campus

Age groups, subjects, dates and registration deadlines vary:
Click here for more information


Saturday, July 6, 2013
 

The Science of Flashes and Bangs
Saturday Science at Discovery
10:30 a.m.
The Forum at Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery
UW-Madison Campus

View the Flashes and Bangs poster

View the Saturday Science poster: Science of Astrobiology

Read the UW news release

Read the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel article

Build your own virtual fireworks display

Flashes and Bangs Flashes and Bangs
Flashes and Bangs  

Wednesday, July 3, 2013
 

Science and Fireworks: Sights and Sounds for Independence Day
With Prof. Mike Leckrone and members of the UW Band
8:00 p.m.
Memorial Union Terrace
UW-Madison Campus

View the poster

Read the UW news release

Build your own virtual fireworks display

Fireworks 2013 Fireworks 2013
Fireworks 2013
Fireworks 2013 Fireworks 2013
With Mike Rauls
With Mike Rauls, Sauk Prairie High School
chemistry teacher and UW Alumni.

Various dates in June, 2013
 

Edgewood Summer Camps for Children
Sonderegger Science Center
Edgewood College Campus

Age groups, subjects, dates and registration deadlines vary:
Click here for more information


Thursday, June 27, 2013
 

Wisconsin Public Radio
11:00 a.m.
Larry Meiller Show 
Madison, WI


Wednesday, April 24, 2013
 

Advancing Graduate Education in the Chemical Sciences
Stony Brook University
Chemistry Building, Room 412
Stony Brook, New York
1:00-2:20 p.m.

View the poster


Wednesday, April 17 - Sunday, April 21, 2013
 

Live Ideas: The Worlds of Oliver Sacks
New York Live Arts
New York City

Schedule of Events


Monday, April 15, 2013
 

11th Annual Edgewood Family Science Night
Sonderegger Science Center
1000 Edgewood College Drive
Madison, WI
6:30-8:00 p.m.

View the Flyer

Learn more about science outreach at Edgewood


Saturday, April 6, 2013
 

Science Expeditions 2013
Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery
UW-Madison Campus

More Information


Tuesday, March 26, 2013
 

Science is Fun Extravaganza Airing on WPT's Wisconsin Channel
2:00 p.m.


Wednesday, March 20, 2013
 

The Center for Complexity & Collective Computation Presents:
The Origin of Life

A Free Evening Public Lecture
Paul Davies, Beyond: Center for Fundamental Concepts in Science, ASU
7:00 p.m.
Deluca Forum
Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery
UW-Madison Campus

View the poster


Tuesday, March 19, 2013
 

Wisconsin Public Radio
11:00 a.m.
Larry Meiller Show
Madison, WI


Wednesday, February 20, 2013
 

ACS Webinar:
Advancing Graduate Education in the Chemical Sciences
2:00-3:00 p.m. EST
www.acswebinars.org (No fee, but registration is required)

Dr. Larry R. Faulkner, Commission Chair
President Emeritus, University of Texas

Dr. Jacqueline K. Barton, Commission Member
Professor & Chair of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Cal Tech

Dr. Bassam Z. Shakhashiri, Moderator
2012 ACS President; Department of Chemistry, UW-Madison

Learn more about the report


Tuesday, February 19, 2013
 

Concert at Chemistry:
Celebrating WISL Fellow Marc Fink's Promotion to Emeritus Professor
12:15 p.m.
Seminar Hall, Room 1315
UW-Madison Chemistry Building

Featuring performances with Marc Vallon and Richard Lottridge, bassoon; Linda Bartley and James Smith, clarinet; Daniel Grabois and Douglas Hill, horn; and students in the oboe and bassoon studios.

View the poster

View the program booklet

The Well-Tempered Ear blog posts about the concert

concert
concert
Marc Fink Rodney, Marc and Bassam

 


Thursday-Saturday, February 14-16, 16 & 16, 2013
 

Darwin Days 2013
The Mating Game: Reproductive Evolution in the Natural World


Saturday & Sunday, February 9 & 10, 16 & 16, 2013
 

The Wonders of Physics and Physics Fair
2103 Chamberlin Hall
UW-Madison Campus

More Information

Online Ticket Form


Thursday, February 7, 2013
 

Chemistry Department Colloquium:
Advancing Graduate Education in the Chemical Sciences

With Bassam Shakhashiri and William Banholzer
3:30 p.m.
Seminar Hall, Room 1315
UW-Madison Chemistry Building
A reception will follow in the Shain Atrium

View the poster


Thursday, January 24, 2013
 

ACS Webinar
Ignorance: Why Science Shouldn't Start with a Hypothesis
2:00-3:00 p.m. ET

More Information


Saturday & Sunday, December 1 & 2, 2012
 

Once Upon a Christmas Cheery, In the Lab of Shakhashiri
Shows at 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. both days

More Information

View the Program


Saturday, September 29, 2012
 

Color: More Than Meets the Eye
Gallery talk and demonstration with chemist Dr. Rodney Schreiner
In conjunction with the Wisconsin Science Festival
James Watrous Gallery
Overture Center for the Arts
4:30 p.m.

Learn more about the ongoing "About Seeing" exhibition


Thursday-Sunday, September 27-30, 2012
 

Wisconsin Science Festival
Various locations around Madison
Festival full program of events

Join us for a Science is Fun Extravaganza, put on by Prof. Shakhashiri as part of the 2012 festival!
Saturday, Sept. 29
10:00 a.m.
1351 Daniels Chemistry Building
View a flyer for this event

Read a Wisconsin People & Ideas article on the festival


Friday, September 21, 2012
 

Tenth Irving Shain Chemistry Colloquium
Thomas J. Meyer
Distinguished Professor of Chemistry, UNC-Chapel Hill
"Our Energy Future: Science and Technology Challenges of the 21st Century"
1315 Chemistry (Seminar Hall), UW-Madison Campus
3:30 p.m.

View the poster


Thursday & Friday, September 20-21, 2012
 

Truth Values: One Girl's Romp Through MIT's Male Math Maze
An award-winning hit solo show, written and performed by Gioia De Cari
Mitchell Theatre, Vilas Hall
821 University Avenue
7:30 p.m.

For information on tickets and more, view the poster


Thursday, September 20, 2012
 

McPherson Eye Research Institute 4th Annual
Vision Science & Visual Art Poster and Gallery Session

Health Sciences Learning Center (HSLC) Atrium
UW-Madison Campus
3:30-5:30 p.m.

Distinguished guest lecture by Christopher Tyler
Head of Brain Imaging
Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research Institute
HSLC Rm 1335
5:45-6:45 p.m.

View the poster


Sunday, August 19 - Thursday, August 23, 2012
 

244th ACS National Meeting & Exposition
Philadelphia, PA

Presidential Symposia and Events


Monday-Friday, July 30 - August 3, 2012
 

ICE Fun with Chemistry Camp:
Fun with Chemistry

More information


Monday-Friday, July 23-27, 2012
 

ICE Fun with Chemistry Camp:
Fun with Forensic Chemistry

More information


Monday-Friday, July 16-20, 2012
 

ICE Fun with Chemistry Camp:
Fun with Chemistry of Superheroes

More information


Monday-Friday, July 9-13, 2012
 

ICE Fun with Chemistry Camp:
Fun with Food Chemistry

More information


Monday, June 25, 2012
 

Science is Fun Summer Extravaganza
Room 1351 Daniels Chemistry Building
UW-Madison Campus
5:30 p.m.

This event is free and open to the public, but reservations are required.
More information


Wednesday, May 30 - Sunday, June 3, 2012
 

2012 World Science Festival
New York City

More information


Thursday, May 10, 2012
 

The Marvelous Molecules of Marzen, Maibock and Mild: The Beautiful (Bio)Chemistry of Beer
Charles Bamforth, Anheuser-Busch Professor of Brewing Science at UC-Davis
12:15 p.m.
Rm 1315 Chemistry
UW-Madison Campus

View the poster


Thursday, May 10, 2012
 

Neil deGrasse Tyson Appearance
Inaugural UW-Madison Senior Day
Memorial Union Terrace
3:00 p.m.

Read a news item about his appearance


Thursday, May 10, 2012
 

Lee Marek and Kid Scientists on Letterman
The Late Show with David Letterman
CBS, 10:35 p.m.


Saturday, May 5, 2012
 

Saturday Science at Discovery
"The Science of Sound" with a special performance by Opera for the Young
Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery
10 a.m. to Noon

More information


Saturday and Sunday, April 28-29, 2012
 

2nd USA Science and Engineering Festival
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Washington, D.C.

More information


Friday, April 27, 2012
 

Chemistry Dept. Colloquium: The Analytical Olympics
Caroline K. Hatton, Ph.D.
Former Associate Director, UCLA Olympic Laboratory
3:30
Seminar Hall (Rm 1315 Chemistry)
UW-Madison Campus

More information


Saturday, April 21, 2012
 

Grand Opening Celebration for "Global Warming: Facts and Our Future"
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Aldo Leopold Nature Center
Monona, WI

This state-of-the-art, interactive exhibit was originally designed by the National Academy of Sciences for the Koshland Museum in Washington, D.C. It's launch here celebrates the opening of a new facility at the nature center, and was made possible by a grant from the Madison Community Foundation.

More information

Read an article about the exhibit


Monday, April 16, 2012
 

Family Science Night
6:30-8:00 p.m.
Sonderegger Science Center
Edgewood College

Learn more about the event


Saturday, April 14, 2012
 

10th Annual Science Expeditions
Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery and other campus locations

View the schedule


Thursday and Friday, April 12-13, 2012
 

Harry Kroto Seminar and Colloquium
Thursday, 3:30 p.m.
Room 1361, UW-Madison Chemistry Building
Chemistry Seminar: Carbon in Nano and Outer Space
View the poster

Friday, 3:30 p.m.
Room 1361, UW-Madison Chemistry Building
Department Colloquium: Science, Lost in Translation?
View the poster


Tuesday, April 10, 2012
 

Eye Research Institute Seminar: Color Science and Theory
Noon - 1:00 p.m.
WIMR Conference Room 3001A
1111 Highland Avenue
UW-Madison

Rodney Schreiner, PhD (Chemistry)
"Color: It's All in Your Head"

Theresa Kelley, PhD (English)
"Material Color in 18th Century Color Theory and Practice"


Tuesday, March 20, 2012
 

Taking a Scientific Approach to Science and Engineering Education
A Public Lecture by Carl Wieman
Policy Associate Director, Science Division
White House Office of Science and Technology
2:00 p.m.
Deluca Forum, Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery Town Center

This special talk will be followed by a public reception.


Monday, March 19, 2012
 

Zooming Out: New Tools for Probing the Historical Record and the Human Genome
A Research Seminar by Erez Lieberman Aiden
Fellow, Harvard Society of Fellows and Visiting Faculty at Google
White House Office of Science and Technology
Noon - 1:00 p.m.
Union South (Check TITU for more information)
UW-Madison Campus

More information


Thursday, March 15, 2012
 

Technical Studies of Cultural Heritage: The Artist as Alchemist
A talk by Dr. Lynn Brostoff, Library of Congress
12:15 p.m.
Room 1315 Chemistry
UW-Madison Campus


Wednesday, March 14, 2012
 

STEM Education for an Innovative Workforce
Congressional Briefing on Capitol Hill
Washington, DC
12:00 p.m.
More information


Friday, March 2, 2012
 

The George Washington University
Professor Shakhashiri visits the Teaching & Learning Collaborative
Washington, DC

Part I: Enlightenment and the Responsibilities of the Enlightened
Corcoran 101
10:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Part II: Science is Fun and the Joy of Learning
Monroe 111
1:30 - 3:00 p.m.

Learn more about the Teaching & Learning Collaborative


Friday, March 2, 2012
 

"Sustainable Growth" is an Oxymoron
A lecture by Rudy Baum
Editor-In-Chief, Chemical and Engineering News

Airing on Wisconsin Public Television's Wisconsin Channel
4:00 p.m.
Click here to view this program on the web

View the flyer for this event (which originally took place on November 4, 2011)

Read a related article by Ron Seely

Read Rudy Baum's writeup about his visit (C&E News subscription needed)


Saturday, February 18, 2012
 

Fusion Science Theater's "Race to the Glow"
Madison College West Campus, Room 110
302 S. Gammon Road, Madison
Shows are at 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

Email rsvp@fusionsciencetheater.com to reserve your free tickets!

Visit their website for more information on Fusion Science Theater


Saturday and Sunday, February 11 & 12, 18 & 19, 2012
 

The Wonders of Physics
2103 Chamberlin Hall, UW-Madison Campus
Saturday shows at 1pm, 4pm and 7pm
Sunday shows at 1pm and 4pm

Click here for information on the show

Click here for the ticket form


Friday, January 20, 2012
 

Chemistry Department Concert
All proceeds will be donated to Partners in Giving

Seminar Hall, Rm 1315, Chemistry Building
UW-Madison Campus
4:00 p.m.

Tickets are $5

View the poster for more information.


Friday, December 23, 2011
 

The Best of "Once Upon a Christmas Cheery, In the Lab of Shakhashiri"
Airing on Wisconsin Public Television
4:30 p.m.

Click here for more information and additional showtimes


Saturday, December 10 & Sunday, December 11, 2011
 

Once Upon a Christmas Cheery, In the Lab of Shakhashiri

More Information

View the Poster

Read UW News item about the show


Monday, November 14, 2011
 

"Sustainable Growth" Is An Oxymoron
A talk by Rudy M. Baum
Editor-In-Chief, Chemical & Engineering News
3:30 p.m.
Seminar Hall (Room 1315 Chemistry)

WATCH THE VIDEO

View the poster

Read a related article by Ron Seely

Read Rudy Baum's writeup about his visit (C&E News subscription needed)

Rudy Baum Talk Rudy Baum Reception Rudy Baum Reception
Bassam introduced Rudy before his talk, and presented him with
a sifting and winnowing plaque.
Rudy speaks with Emeritus Prof. Charles Casey (2004 ACS president),
Prof. Eric Strieter and Prof. Laura Kiessling
(editor in chief of the ACS Chemical Biology journal).

Thursday, September 22 - Sunday, September 25, 2011
 

Wisconsin Science Festival
Madison, WI

Learn more about the event


Wednesday, August 24, 2011
 

The Origins and Significance of the Periodic Table
A talk by Eric Scerri, UCLA Dept. of Chemistry & Biochemistry
11:00 a.m.
9th Floor Lounge, Room 9341 Chemistry
UW-Madison Campus

View the poster


Monday, July 25 - Friday, July 29, 2011
 

Fun with Chemistry Camp
At the Fun with Chemistry camp, each day begins with exciting chemistry demonstrations during the general assembly, followed by two hours of laboratory experiments, and a period of group discussion. The daily topics include: the elements; acids and bases; ions and chromatography; metals and alloys; and crystals and polymers.


Monday, July 18 - Friday, July 22, 2011
 

Fun with Inventions Camp
In Fun with Inventions Chemistry campers will learn about chemistry and engineering concepts such as heat and temperature, electricity, energy storage, and nanotechnology. They use this new knowledge to create their own inventions and then market them to their peers during presentations the last day of camp. Parents are welcome to attend the presentations.


Saturday, July 2, 2011
Fireworks

Science of Fireworks
Memorial Union Terrace
8:15-9:00 p.m.

View the event flyer

Fireworks show a backdrop for fabulous science lessons (UW News)


Monday, June 27 - Friday, July 1 &
Monday, July 11 - Friday, July 15, 2011
 

Fun with Forensics Science Camp
Each day of the Fun with Forensics Science camp participants will gather evidence, learn forensic science techniques, and employ the scientific method to solve mysteries and crimes. Guest speakers from forensic science related careers enhance the program's connection to real-life science.


Wednesday, June 1- Sunday, June 5, 2011
 

World Science Festival
New York City

Tickets on sale beginning April 28, 2011

Visit the event website


Wednesday, May 18 - Saturday, May 21, 2011
 

2011 Science Olympiad
Hosted by UW-Madison

Visit the event website

Visit the national website

From the Cap Times


Saturday, April 30, 2011
 

TWO Science Investigation Shows in ONE HOUR:
"That's the Way the Ball Bounces"
& "The Burning Question"

Studio Theater (Room 206A)
Madison Area Technical College, Truax Campus
3550 Anderson St., Madison

Performances at 10am & 1pm

A donation of $3 for adults and $1 for children is suggested.

Reservations are recommended.  To reserve your seat please email Info@FusionScienceTheater.org or call (608) 561-1649.


Thursday, April 14 - Saturday, April 16, 2011
 

Engineering Expo
UW-Madison Campus

More Information


Wednesday, April 13, 2011
 

"The Many Psychologies of Global Warming"
Weston Roundtable Series with Bill Blakemore of ABC News
2650 Humanities Building
UW-Madison Campus
4:15-5:15 p.m.

More Information


Tuesday, April 12, 2011
 

13th Annual Undergraduate Symposium
Memorial Union
UW-Madison Campus
9:00am - 5:00pm


Saturday, April 2, 2011
 

Science Expeditions

Science and technology come alive at UW-Madison with an exciting day of hands-on Exploration Stations, intriguing Science Spectaculars, and more. All events are free.

More Information


Saturday, March 26- Wednesday, March 30, 2011
 

Science in Theatre: Stage Reading of Foreplay by Carl Djerassi
Town Center at the Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery
UW-Madison Campus

This event is part of the UW-Madison Year of the Arts.
More Information


Saturday, February 19, 2011
 

"The Way the Ball Bounces"
A Fusion Science Theater Science Investigation

Madison Children's Museum
100 N. Hamilton St. right off the Capitol Square
10:00-10:30 a.m. & 11:00-11:30 a.m.

Admission to the show is FREE but there is a fee to enter the Children’s Museum.


Saturday, February 12 - Sunday, February 13
& Saturday, February 19 - Sunday, February 20, 2011
 

28th Annual Wonders of Physics
with Prof. Clint Sprott
2103 Chamberlin Hall
1150 University Avenue
UW-Madison Campus

Click here for free tickets


Thursday, February 10 - Saturday, February 12, 2011
 

Darwin Day 2011
An International Celebration of Darwin, Science and Humanity

More Information

View the Poster

UW News Item


Friday, February 4, 2011
 

Chemistry Department Colloquium: Author Deborah Blum
4:00 p.m.
Room 1351 Chemistry
UW-Madison Campus

The Pulitzer Prize-winner and UW Dept. of Journalism and Mass Communication professor will discuss her newest book, The Poisoner's Handbook: Murder and the Birth of Forensic Medicine in Jazz Age New York


Thursday, December 2 - Saturday, December 11, 2010
 

Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery Grand Opening Events
including the
Science is Fun Extravaganza
Saturday, December 11
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

330 N. Orchard St. at University Ave. and Campus Dr.

More Information

Event Program


Saturday, December 4 & Sunday, December 5, 2010
 

Once Upon a Christmas Cheery, In the Lab of Shakhashiri
Shows at 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. both days

More Information

View the program booklet


Saturday, October 23, 2010
 

Younger Chemists Committee Career Symposium
UW Campus
Madison, WI

A thank you from YCC participants


Tuesday, October 12, 2010
 

Community Discussions on Wisconsin's Energy Future
6:00-8:00 p.m.
Dreyfus University Center Laird North, Room 230
UW-Stevens Point

More Information


Sunday, October 10 - Sunday, October 24, 2010
 

USA Science & Engineering Festival
Washington, D.C.

More Information


Tuesday, August 31, 2010
 

Promoting STEM Careers for Girls
Monona Terrace Convention Center, Madison
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

More Information (downloadable PDF)


Wednesday, August 11, 2010
 

Concert in the Park
Old Sauk Trails Business Park
1200 John Q. Hammons Drive, Madison
Science is Fun Presentation: 6:00 p.m.
Concert: 7:00 p.m.

More Information


Monday, August 2- Friday, August 6, 2010
 

ICE Fun with Food Chemistry Camp

More Information


Monday, July 26 - Friday, July 30, 2010
 

ICE Fun with Inventions Camp

More Information


Monday, July 12 - Friday, July 16
& Monday, July 19 - Friday, July 23, 2010
 

ICE Fun with Chemistry Camps

More Information


Monday, June 21 - Friday, July 9, 2010
 

College for Kids

More Information


Saturday, July 3, 2010
Fireworks

The Science of Fireworks
Memorial Union Terrace
6:00-7:45 p.m.

Join WISL for an evening of fun, learning about the science behind fireworks and then enjoy viewing Rhythm and Booms from across the lake after dark. Featuring Professor Bassam Shakhashiri, Dr. Rodney Schreiner and Prof. Mike Leckrone with the UW Band.


Wednesday, June 2 - Sunday, June 6, 2010
 

World Science Festival

New York City, NY
More Information


Wednesday, May 12, 2010
 

National Lab Day

It's More Than Just a Day!


Sunday, April 25 - Friday, April 30, 2010
 

Digital Salon: Showcasing Digital Arts and Humanities at UW-Madison

Exhibition
College Library's Open Book Cafe

Symposium
Room 460 Memorial Library


Thursday, April 22, 2010
 

Chemists Celebrate Earth Day

A program of the American Chemical Society


Monday, April 19, 2010
 

A Conversation with Dava Sobel
The Opportunities, Challenges and Rewards of Science Writing

View the flyer


Saturday, April 17, 2010
 

Isthmus Green Day Event with Author and Environmentalist Bill McKibben

11:00 a.m.
Monona Terrace Convention & Visitor's Center

More information, including other Green Day events


Saturday, April 10, 2010
 

Wisconsin Science Olympiad

Engineering Campus
UW-Madison

More information


Saturday, April 10, 2010
 

Science Expeditions 2010

Microbial Sciences
UW-Madison Campus

More Information


Friday, April 9, 2010
 

Young Scientists of America Outreach

10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
1220, Ebling Symposium Center, Microbial Sciences
UW-Madison Campus

This event precedes the 2009 Wisconsin Science Olympiad on April 10 and is open to Science Olympiad teams competing at the tournament.


Monday, April 5, 2010
 

Holtz Center for Science and Technology Studies Speaker Series
Ron Giere, University of Minnesota


"Agent-Centered Science and Science Communication"
Noon - 1:00 p.m.
220 Teacher Education
UW-Madison Campus


Monday, April 5, 2010
 

It Takes More Than Willpower: Helping Americans Eat Well and Watch Their Weight

Noon - 1:00 p.m.
1345 Health Sciences Learning Center
UW-Madison Campus


Saturday, March 27, 2010
 

Badger State Science and Engineering Fair
Marquette University


Tuesday, March 23, 2010
 

From Haiti to Rwanda: Engineering Innovations for Revolutionizing Third World Housing and Infrastructure
Gilson Global Impact Series

5 pm Presentation & discussion
6 pm Networking reception 

Fluno Center for Executive Education
601 University Avenue
Madison, Wisconsin


Friday, March 5, 2010
 

Science As Story: How I Get Neutrinos and Prions Into the Headlines
Chemistry Department Colloquium with Ron Seely
Science and Environment Reporter, Wisconsin State Journal
3:30 p.m.
Seminar Hall, Room 1315, Chemistry Building
UW-Madison Campus


Saturday, February 13, 2010
 

God Loves Science
First Congregational United Church of Christ
1609 University Ave., Madison

Read the Wisconsin State Journal article


Saturday, February 13, 2010
 

UW-Madison's 5th Annual Darwin Day
Microbial Sciences Building
UW Campus
Events continue throughout the day


Saturday & Sunday, February 13 & 14, 20 & 21, 2010
 

The Wonders of Physics
2103 Chamberlin Hall
1150 University Avenue

Visit the Wonders of Physics site for more information


Monday, December 28, 2009
 

40th Anniversary Once Upon a Christmas Cheery, In the Lab of Shakhashiri
Airing on Wisconsin Public Television
1:00 p.m.


Thursday, December 24, 2009
 

40th Anniversary Once Upon a Christmas Cheery, In the Lab of Shakhashiri
Airing on Wisconsin Public Television
1:00 p.m.


Monday, December 21, 2009
 

40th Anniversary Once Upon a Christmas Cheery, In the Lab of Shakhashiri
Airing on Wisconsin Public Television
1:00 p.m.


Saturday, December 5 & Sunday, December 6, 2009
 

Once Upon a Christmas Cheery, In the Lab of Shakhashiri

Photo Gallery
Purchase
DVDs


Saturday, November 21, 2009
 

Science in the Mall

10:00 a.m.
UW Space Place
Villager Shopping Mall
2300 S Park St.
Madison, W
I

Location information can be found here.


Sunday, November 15, 2009
 

Science is Fun Student Public Presentation

1:00 p.m.
Waisman Center
UW-Madison


Thursday, November 5, 2009
 

Science is Fun Student Public Presentation

5:30 p.m.
New Glarus Family Science Night


Wednesday, October 21, 2009
 

Careers in Science:
2009-10 Elizabeth Kirkpatrick Doenges Visiting Artist/Scholar

7:30 p.m.

Francis Auditorium
Mary Baldwin College
Staunton, VA

View the event poster
Read an article about Professor Shakhashiri's visit


Tuesday, October 20, 2009
 

Science is Fun:
2009-10 Elizabeth Kirkpatrick Doenges Visiting Artist/Scholar

8:30 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.

Francis Auditorium
Mary Baldwin College
Staunton, VA

View the event poster
Read an article about Professor Shakhashiri's visit

Monday, October 19, 2009
 

Galileo's Daughters

ArtSpring
Salt Spring Island, British Columbia, Canada

More information can be found on the Galileo's Daughters homepage

Sunday, October 18, 2009
 

National Chemistry Week
Phylis A. Brauner Memorial Lecture

ACS Northeastern Section
Museum of Science
Boston, MA

Saturday, October 17, 2009
 

Galileo's Daughters

Early Music Society of the Islands
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

More information can be found on the Galileo's Daughters homepage

Saturday, October 17, 2009
 

Science is Fun Student Public Presentation

6:30 p.m.
Edgerton Middle School


Saturday, October 17, 2009
 

Science in the Mall

10:00 a.m.
UW Space Place
Villager Shopping Mall
2300 S Park St.
Madison, W
I

Location information can be found here.


Sunday, October 4, 2009
 

Science is Fun Student Public Presentation
McFarland Family Festival

2:00 p.m.


Saturday, October 3, 2009

Science in the Mall

2:00 p.m.
Hilldale Shopping Mall
702 N. Midvale Blvd., Madison

Saturday, September 26, 2009
 

Galileo's Daughters

Early Music Now
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

More information can be found on the Galileo's Daughters homepage
Thursday, September 24 - Saturday, September 26, 2009
 

Professor Michael Pollan
John S. and James L. Knight Professor of Journalism
Director of the Knight Program in Science and Environmental Journalism
University of California-Berkeley

Thursday, September 24
In Defense of Food: The Omnivore's Solution
Kohl Center
7:00 p.m.

(Events featuring Professor Pollan continue through the weekend.)

Pollan's book, "In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto," has been selected for UW's Go Big Read Program.

Co-sponsored by the Science, Politics & the Economy Program
of the Wisconsin Initiative for Science Literacy
.
For more information on this program, click here.


Saturday, September 19, 2009
 

Science in the Mall

10:00 a.m.
UW Space Place
Villager Shopping Mall
2300 S Park St.
Madison, W
I

Location information can be found here.

Thursday, September 17, 2009
 

Science & Religion in Jewish Thought,
Or, What Maimonides Really Meant

Professor Steven Nadler
William H. Hay II WARF Professor of Philosophy
Seminar Hall (Room 1315 Daniels Chemistry Building)
UW-Madison
7:30 p.m.

More information can be found here.

Wednesday, August 5, 2009
 

Concert in the Park

Sauk Trails Plaza
1200 John Q. Hammons Dr.
7:00 p.m.

More information can be found here.

Friday, July 3, 2009
 

Science Friday on NPR

Professor Shakhashiri joined host Ira Flatow, author Theo Gray and other guests to discuss science demonstrations that are safe to try at home, as well as those that should only be performed by the experts.

Sunday, June 28, 2009
Fireworks

The Science of Fireworks

Memorial Union Terrace
UW-Madison
6:30-7:30 p.m.


More information on the science fireworks can be found here.

Click here for a photo from a previous Science of Fireworks presentation and here for a photo from this presentation.

Saturday, June 20, 2009
 

Science is Fun at the Dane County Farmer's Market

Farmer's Market Farmer's Market Farmer's Market
Farmer's Market Farmer's Market Farmer's Market
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
 

Galileo's Daughters

The American Astronomical Association
Pasadena, C
A

More information can be found on the Galileo's Daughters homepage
Thursday, May 14, 2009
 

Second Annual Oliver Smithies Symposium
"Creation of Life: The old way and the new ..."

1:30 p.m. Dr. Hamilton O. Smith
2:30 p.m. Dr. Clyde A. Hutchison III
3:30 p.m. Dr. Jack W. Szostak

J. Ebling Symposium Center, Room 1220
Microbial Sciences Building, 1550 Linden Dr.

Madison, WI

Free and open to the public

To view the poster, click here.

Saturday, May 9, 2009
 

Chemistry Department Open House
Workshops, 'Explosive' Demonstrations and Tours

9:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.
Chemistry Shain Tower (Enter at Johnson and Charter Streets)

UW-Madison

The Department of Chemistry is hosting this open house in conjunction with Alumni Weekend. Included will be many hands-on activities for kids, teens and adults.

A list of workshops can be found here.

For more information, contact Phill Bloedow at 262-1483 or bloedow@chem.wisc.edu.

Monday, May 4, 2009
 

Angels & Demons Lecture Night:
Angels & Demons of the CERN Large Hadron Collider

Professor Wesley Smith
2103 Chamberlin Hall
UW-Madison

Professor Wesley Smith will lecture on the the real science of animatter, the CERN Large Hadron Collider and the excitement of particle physics research.


More information can be found here.

Saturday, April 18, 2009
 

Science in the Mall

10:00 a.m.
UW Space Place
Villager Shopping Mall
2300 S Park St.
Madison, W
I

Location information can be found here.
Thursday, April 16 - Saturday, April 18, 2009
 

Engineering EXPO

Madison, WI

Thursday, April 9, 2009

Science and Islam Today: From Discord to Harmony

Professor Nidhal Guessoum
Department of Physics, American University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

7:30 p.m.
Room 1800 Engineering Hall
1415 Engineering Drive, UW-Madison Campus

More information

Saturday, April 4, 2009
 

Science in the Mall

2:00 p.m.
Hilldale Shopping Mall
702 N Midvale Blvd.
Madison, WI
Saturday, April 4, 2009

 

 

Science Expeditions

Noon and 2:00 p.m.
Public Presentations by the Science is Fun crew in the UW Stock Pavillion

Noon to 4 p.m. - Explorations Station in the Microbial Sciences Building and the Biochemistry Addition, both located near the intersection of Linden Dr. and Babcock Dr.

UW-Madison Campus

More information here.


Saturday, March 28, 2009
 

Badger State Science and Engineering Fair (BSSEF)

Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI

For information about this and other science fairs
throughout the state click here.

Friday, March 27, 2009
 

Science in the "Obama Era"

Chemistry Department Colloquium Spring 2009
With Professor Neal Lane of Rice University
3:30 p.m.
Seminar Hall - Room 1315 Chemistry
UW-Madison

More information can be found here.

Saturday, March 21, 2009
 

Science in the Mall

10:00 a.m.
UW Space Place
Villager Shopping Mall
2300 S Park St.
Madison, WI

Location information can be found here.

Friday through Sunday, March 13-15, 2009
 

Midwest Jewelers Trade Show

Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center
Madison, WI

View the event flyer here.

Thursday, March 12, 2009
  Concert at Chemistry
A musical performance by science faculty, students and colleagues.


1:15 p.m.
Chemistry Building, Seminar Hall - Room 1315
1101 University Ave.
Madison, WI

More information

Monday, March 3, 2009
 

Daniel Dennett Lecture
Distinguished Lecture Series

7:30 p.m.
Wisconsin Union Theater, Memorial Union
Madison, WI

Dennett is a prominent American philosopher whose work centers on philosophy of mind, science and biology. He is co-director of the Center for Cognitive Studies and the Austin B. Fletcher Professor of Philosophy at Tufts University. Dennett is a noted atheist and advocate of the Brights movement, and frequently debates religious advocates in a variety of settings. He is author of Breaking the Spell: Religion as a Natural Phenomenon, arguing for the evolutionary origins of religious belief.


Saturday, February 28, 2009
 

Capital Science & Engineering Fair

University of Wisconsin - Madison campus
Madison, WI

Click here for more information

Saturday, February 21, 2009
 

Science in the Mall

10:00 a.m.
UW Space Place
Villager Shopping Mall
2300 S Park St.
Madison, WI

Location information can be found here.

For a picture from this event demonstrating density click here.


Saturday and Sunday, February 7-8 & 14-15, 2009
 

The Wonders of Physics - 26th Anniversary

1:00, 4:00 and 7:00 p.m. Saturday
1:00 and 4:00 p.m. Sunday

2103 Chamberlin Hall
1150 University Avenue
UW-Madison

Additional information, including information about tickets can be found at the Wonders of Physics Homepage.


Saturday, February 7, 2009
 

4th Annual Darwin Day

Microbial Sciences
1550 Linden Drive
UW-Madison

Click here for more information

Saturday, February 7, 2009

Science in the Mall

2:00 p.m.
Hilldale Shopping Mall
702 N Midvale Blvd.
Madison, WI

Friday, February 6, 2009
 

Perpetual Motion: Revolutions in 17th Century Science and Music
A multimedia performance that blends past, present, and future

Dava Sobel - storyteller
(author of Longitude, Galileo's Daughter and The Planets)

With Galileo's Daughters:
       Sarah Pillow - soprano
       Mary Anne Ballard - viola da gamba
       with
       Ronn McFarlane - lute, as Vincenzio Galilei

7:30 p.m.
Margaret H'Doubler Performance Space
Lathrop Hall
1050 University Ave.
Madison, WI

Free and open to the public. Limited Seating.

Click here to view the poster of this event.


Monday, February 2, 2009
 

Neil deGrasse Tyson Lecture
Distinguished Lecture Series

As director of the Hayden Planetarium and the new host of the PBS magazine "NOVA Science NOW", Dr. Tyson is one of the most high profile astrophysicists in America. He hopes to use the state-of-the-art Hayden to capture the scientific curiosity of a new generation of young people. His recent books include "One Universe: At Home in the Cosmos", "Death by Black Hole: And Other Cosmic Quandaries", and "Origins", the companion book to his acclaimed four-hour miniseries on the PBS program "NOVA".

7:30 p.m.
Wisconsin Union Theater, Memorial Union
Madison, WI


Saturday, January 17, 2009
 

Science in the Mall

10:00 a.m.
UW Space Place
Villager Shopping Mall
2300 S Park St.
Madison, WI

Location information can be found here.

Saturday, December 6th, & Sunday, December 7th, 2008
 

Once Upon a Christmas Cheery, In the Lab of Shakhashiri
The 39th Anniversary Holiday Lecture
Madison, WI


Saturday, November 15, 2008
  Science in the Mall

10:00 a.m.
UW Space Place
Villager Shopping Mall
2300 S Park St.
Madison, WI

Location information can be found here.

Thursday, November 13, 2008
  Darwinism & Intelligent Design
Prof. Elliott Sober

Hans Reichenbach Professor
and William F. Vilas Research Professor
Department of Philosophy
University of Wisconsin-Madison

7:30 p.m.
Seminar Hall, Room 1315
Chemistry Building
University of Wisconsin-Madison
1101 University Ave.
Madison, WI

Click here to view the poster of this event.

Monday, November 10, 2008
  Distinguished Lecture Series
Francisco Ayala on the Intersection of Science and Religion

Union Theater
Memorial Union
800 Langdon Street
Madison, WI

Sunday, November 9, 2008
  Waisman Center

1:00 p.m.
Waisman Center
1500 Highland Ave.
Madison, WI

Saturday, November 8, 2008
Science in the Mall

2:00 p.m.
Hilldale Shopping Mall
702 N Midvale Blvd.
Madison, WI

Saturday, October 18, 2008
  Science in the Mall

10:00 a.m.
UW Space Place
Villager Shopping Mall
2300 S Park St.
Madison, WI

Location information can be found here.

Tuesday, September 30 - Sunday, November 16, 2008
  The Underwater Noise of Rain
An exhibition that studies how we seek narrative sense through scientific visualization

James Watrous Gallery
Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts, and Letters
201 State Street
Madison, WI

Saturday, September 27, 2008
Science in the Mall

2:00 p.m.
Hilldale Shopping Mall
702 N Midvale Blvd.
Madison, WI


Saturday, September 20, 2008
  Science in the Mall

10:00 a.m.
UW Space Place
Villager Shopping Mall
2300 S Park St.
Madison, WI

Location information can be found here.

Friday, September 19 to Saturday, October 18, 2008
 

TABOOS
A Science in Theater play by Carl Djerassi

SoHo Playhouse
New York City

An article about the premiere can be found here.


Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Fireworks

Concert in the Park

7:00 p.m.
Sauk Trails Plaza
1200 John Q. Hammons Dr.
Madison, WI

Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra's free program with oboist Naomi Bensdorf. The evening will include an instrument "petting zoo" and science experiments by Prof. Bassam Shakhashiri and Dr. Rod Schreiner for kids prior to concert. Post-concert fireworks.


Monday, April 14, 2008
  Wisconsin Covenant Day
UW-Madison

Saturday, April 12, 2008

Science in the Mall

Hilldale Shopping Mall
702 N Midvale Blvd.
Madison, WI

Click here for photos from this event


Saturday, April 5, 2008
Science Expeditions
UW-Madison

Saturday & Sunday, February 9-10 & 16-17, 2008
 

Wonders of Physics
25th Anniversary
 
2103 Chamberlin Hall
1150 University Ave.
UW-Madison

Click here for more information. for presentation times and event details


Saturday, February 9, 2008
 

Darwin Day 2008

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Ebling Symposium Center
Microbial Sciences Building
1215 W. Dayton St.
UW-Madison

1:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Weeks Hall First Floor & Geology Museum
Geology Building
1550 Linden Dr.
UW-Madison


Thursday, February 7, 2008
 

Drawing Attention to Nano:
Fantastic Realism and Other Modes of Visual Impression Management in Nanotechnology

Michael Lynch
Professor, Science and Technology Studies
Cornell University

5:30 p.m.
Chazen Museum of Art
800 University Ave.
UW-Madison


Wednesday, January 30, 2008
 

75th Anniversary of the Saga of Warfarin
Tom Link and Dave Nelson

7:00 p.m.
Biotechnology Center
1360 Genetics
425-G Henry Mall
UW-Madison

Click here to view a campus map.


Saturday, January 26, 2008
Science in the Mall

2:00 p.m.
Hilldale Shopping Mall
702 N Midvale Blvd.
Madison, WI

Tuesday, January 22, 2008
 

Forgotten Genius:
Percy Julian and the Neglected Science of Chemistry

Stephen Lyons, Moreno/Lyons Productions, Boston producer of the NOVA documentary Forgotten Genius

4:00 p.m.
Seminar Hall
1315 Chemistry Building
1101 University Ave.
UW-Madison

Click here for event poster


Monday, January 14 - Saturday, February 16, 2008
 

The Scientist's Eye: Dialogues between Art & Science

Chazen Museum of Art
800 University Avenue
UW-Madison


Wednesday, September 27, 2006
 

From Biology to Ethics: The Biological Roots of Morality

Francisco J. Ayala, Donald Bren Professor of Biological Sciences, and Professor of Philosophy - University of California, Irvine

7:30 p.m.
1800 Engineering Hall
1415 Engineering Dr.
UW-Madison Campus

Click here for event poster


Tuesday, September 26, 2006
 

Darwin's Most Significant Discovery: Design Without Designer

Francisco J. Ayala, Donald Bren Professor of Biological Sciences, and Professor of Philosophy - University of California, Irvine

7:30 p.m.
1800 Engineering Hall
1415 Engineering Dr.
UW-Madison Campus

Click here for event poster


Saturday
& Sunday, March 17 & 18, 2006

 

Science is Fun at Kids Expo

Professor Shakhashiri and the Science is Fun crew will be presenting demonstrations twice a day at this year's Kids Expo at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison.


Thursday, February 23, 2006

 

Ironing out the Blues: A Spectrum of Ferric Fantasies

Related to "The Color of Iron"
Dr. Mike Ware, University of Manchester

5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Lower Level, L140
Chazen Museum of Art
800 University Ave.
UW-Madison Campus


Thursday, February 23, 2006

 

Playing With Food: Three Centuries of Science in the Kitchen
Harold McGee, author of On Food and Cooking and The Curious Cook

7:30 p.m.
1800 Engineering Hall
1415 Engineering Dr.
UW-Madison Campus

Click here to view a poster for the event

Presented in conjunction with the Center for the Humanities and the College of Engineering

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Wednesday, February 22, 2006
 

Cooking Philosophies: A Chefs' Debate
A roundtable discussion with Harold McGee, noted author and science writer, and Madison chefs Tory Miller (L'Etoile Rastaurant) and Tami Lax (Harvest Restaurant).

Moderated by Madison writer and restaurant critic Raphael Kadushin.

7:00 p.m.
Wisconsin Historical Society Atrium
816 State Street

Madison, WI

Presented in conjunction with the Center for the Humanities.


Saturday, February 11, 2006

 

Darwin's Day: Evolution, and the Evidence for It, Gets an Airing

Just in time for Charles Darwin's 197th birthday, an eminent group of UW-Madison faculty have joined forces to make the case for the iconographic scientist and what they consider to be biology's prevailing central idea. The evidence will be presented at Darwin Day, a day-long public symposium on the UW-Madison campus.

9:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Room B10, Ingraham Hall
1155 Observatory Dr.
UW-Madison Campus

Click here to read the full press release


Sunday, October 30, 2005
 

Brightest Mars Viewing This Year

Mars will be bigger and brighter than any other time this year. It will be directly opposite the sun in our sky (what astronomers call "opposition") on the 7th of November. Mars observing will be great for nearly a month on either side of these dates.


Friday, October 7, 2005
 

Music by Women Composers from 1760 to 1977
Featuring Pianist Lise Keiter-Brotzman
8:00 p.m.
Morphy Recital Hall
Mosse Humanities Building
UW-Madison Campus

View the poster


September 14, 18, 23 & 28, 2005
 

Madison Museum of Contemporary Art Lectures

In conjunction with the new exhibition Starry Transit at the Washburn Observatory, MMoCA is presenting informal lectures to provide an opportunity to share ideas about the exhibition.

Wednesday, September 14
6:30 p.m.
Timothy Moermand, Professor Emeritus, UW-Madison Department of Zoology on bird behavior and migration.

Sunday, September 18
1:00 p.m.
Archaeologist Dr. Robert Birmingham, on migratory bird symbolism in ancient Madison-area effigy mounds, including one located next to Washburn Observatory. Please note that the talk will take place outdoors; participants will gather at Washburn Observatory, then walk to the mound.

Friday, September 23
6:30 p.m.
Jill Casid, Assistant Professor, UW-Madison Department of Art History, on Romancing the Instrument: Glowacki's Starry Transit and the History of Scientific Technologies.

Wednesday, September 28
6:30 p.m.
Martha Glowacki, Artist and Co-director, James Watrous Gallery of the Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts & Letters, on her installation.
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Unless otherwise noted, all lectures take place at:
Washburn Observatory
1401 Observatory Drive



Saturday, April 30, 2005
Science in the Mall

2:00 p.m.
Hilldale Shopping Mall
702 N Midvale Blvd.
Madison, WI

Thursday, April 28, 2005

World Year of Physics/Einstein Year Concert

Jack Liebeck, violin
Inon Barnatan, piano

8:00 p.m.
Mills Concert Hall, Humanities Building
UW-Madison Campus

Sponsored by the UW-Madison Physics Department

The year 2005 is the centennial of Albert Einstein's publication of three of the most important discoveries of 20th Century science: the special theory of relativity, the quantum theoretical explanation of the photoelectric effect, and a molecular interpretation of Brownian movement. World-wide celebrations of the centennial include not only the sciences, but visual arts and music as well. Young British violinist Jack Liebeck and Israeli pianist Inon Barnatan bring their musical offerings to Madison. The concert is free and open to the public.


Monday, April 25, 2005

Chemistry & Ceramics: Shared Ground, Common Fire

5:30 p.m.
Elvehjem Museum of Art
800 University Ave.
Madison, WI

Featuring Nobel Laureate Roald Hoffmann, the Frank H.T. Rhodes Professor of Humane Letters and of Chemistry at Cornell University.
Dr. Hoffmann is a chemist and writer of poetry, nonfiction, and plays.


Saturday, April 9, 2005

Celebrating Women of Science

9:00 a.m. to Noon
Distinguished researchers from the UW-Madison describe their work.

1:00 to 3:30 pm. 
Thought-provoking hands-on activities for college, high-school, and middle-school students and their families.


Click here for more information, including registration forms


Thursday, March 31, 2005

Photography's Golden Legend: Science Meets Art in Chrysotype

Slide-lecture by Mike Ware
Honorary fellow in Chemistry, University of Manchester (UK)

5:30 p.m.
Elvehjem Museum of Art, Room L140
800 University Ave.
Madison, WI

Since prehistory gold has embellished some of our finest jewelry, paintings, sculpture, illuminated manuscripts, ceramics, and glass. In contrast, photographic printing has been dominated by silver and, for a brief episode, by platinum. Although a gold-printing process was proposed in 1842 by Sir John Herschel, who dubbed it chrysotype, technical difficulties and expense barred its use. But modern chemistry has enabled the economic making of photographic prints in nanoparticle gold; essentially the same superb pigment known to ceramicists and alchemists since the Renaissance as Purple of Cassius. The New Chrysotype process promises to offer a novel, beautiful, and enduring medium of practice for artist-photographers who hand-make their own prints.

Co-sponsored by the Elvehjem Museum of Art and the UW Madison Geology Museum.


Tuesday, March 29, 2005
 

Bright Earth: A Look at the Use of Color in Wester Art
Through the Eyes of a Scientist

Philip Ball, Author of Bright Earth

7:30 p.m.
1800 Engineering Hall
UW-Madison Campus

Click here for an abstract of Philip Ball's talk.
Click here for color poster announcement of Philip Ball's talk.

Click here to visit his Web site.

Presented in partnership with the Center for the Humanities, and the College of Engineering.


Monday, March 14 - Saturday, April 30, 2005

Her Lab in Your Life: Women in Chemistry

Presented by the WISL in the New Chemistry Building Atrium

Women in Chemistry is a traveling exhibition that showcases women chemists who have helped create our modern world and their historic contributions to science and technology. From the action of atoms to the substance of stars, these women have given us new visions of the material world and our place in it. The traveling exhibition encourages young women to explore possible careers in chemistry by presenting the rich history of women chemists and their contributions to everyday life.


February 13, 19 & 20, 2005

The Wonders of Physics
Clint Sprott, Professor of Physics, University of Wisconsin Madison.

1:00 & 4:00 p.m. Each Day
1300 Sterling Hall
475 North Charter St.
Madison, WI

Click here for more information.


Saturday, January 22, 2005
Science in the Mall

2:00 p.m.
Hilldale Shopping Mall
702 N Midvale Blvd.
Madison, WI

Saturday & Sunday, December 5 & 6,
2004

Once Upon a Christmas Cheery, In the Lab of Shakhashiri
Prof. Bassam Z. Shakhashiri

For over 30 years, this science-oriented entertainment has played to packed houses at such varied locations as the University of Wisconsin-Madison, the National Academy of Sciences and the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum in Washington, and Boston's Museum of Science, and it has been televised by stations across the country.

Saturday, October 30, 2004

Science in the Mall

2:00 p.m.
Hilldale Shopping Mall
702 N Midvale Blvd.
Madison, WI


Tuesday, October 19, 2004

Conversations on Creativity
William Farlow
Associate Professor of Music and Opera Director, UW-Madison

7:00 p.m.
Unitarian Meeting House
900 University Bay Dr.
Madison, WI

Explore the nature of creativity in the complicated group dynamics of the opera with UW Opera Director William Farlow. With over 200 productions to his credit, and a long career that has taken him to Scotland, Mexico, Canada, and throughout the United States, Farlow has directed productions for the Lyric Opera of Chicago, Los Angeles Opera, and the Canadian Opera. He has worked with such artists as Placido Domingo, Kiri Te Kanawa, Carlo Maria Giulini, and painter/set designer David Hockney. As a singer, he has performed major roles in canonical operas, as well as principal roles in nine Gilbert and Sullivan operettas. In addition to his duties as opera director, he teaches voice and stage direction. Professor Farlow earned his Bachelor of Music in Theory and Composition from the University of Texas at El Paso and his MM in Opera from the University of Texas at Austin.


Saturday, October 9, 2004
Science in the Mall

2:00 p.m.
Hilldale Shopping Mall
702 N Midvale Blvd.
Madison, WI

Friday, October 8, 2004

Carl Djerassi and Diane Middlebrook in Conversation

7:00 p.m.
Wisconsin Historical Society Auditorium
Library Mall
UW-Madison Campus

UW-Madison alumnus Carl Djerassi and his wife Diane Middlebrook can respectively claim responsibility for a dizzying range of accomplishments, including the birth control pill, plays, and biographies such as the tale of Sylvia Plath and Ted Hughes retold in Middlebrook's recent best-seller Her Husband (Viking, 2003). As a part of the 2004 Wisconsin Book Festival, this fascinating couple join for a conversation about science, literature, and art.

Presented in partnership with the Center for the Humanities.


Tuesday, September 28, 2004

Conversations on Creativity

Ronald L. Numbers
Hilldale & William Coleman Professor of the History of Science,
UW-Madison


7:00 p.m.
Gates of Heaven Synagogue
James Madison Park
E. Gorham and Butler St.
Madison, WI
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In the context of one of the oldest synagogues in North America, Ron Numbers will discuss the role of creativity in the formation of a science independent of religion. Professor Numbers teaches and writes about the history of science, medicine, and religion in America. He is currently writing a one-volume history of science in America since European settlement, and with colleague David Lindberg, he recently completed editorial work on the eight-volume Cambridge History of Science (Cambridge University Press, 2003). His numerous additional works include The Creationists (Knopf, 1992), Darwinism Comes to America (Harvard University Press, 1998), and Disseminating Darwinism: The Role of Place, Race, Religion, and Gender (Cambridge University Press, 1999).


Sunday, August 22, 2004

President's Cultural Event: Science, the Arts, and the Humanities:
American Chemical Society Fall National Meeting


2:00-5:00 p.m.
Philadelphia Marriott
Liberty Ballroom
Philadelphia, PA

Professor Shakhashiri has organized a special presidential event at the American Chemical Society national meeting August 22nd, designed to combine science, the arts, and the humanities. Notable scientists and authors explained how they use theater, poetry, photography and other tools to communicate science to the public.

Click here to view the poster of this event.


Friday, May 21 & Saturday, May 22, 2004

Hyuk Yu Symposium

Colleague, mentor, and friend, Hyuk Yu, retired after 36 years at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in January 2004. In honor of this occasion, the department of Chemistry has organized a symposium celebrating his years of research and teaching. The symposium will include 21 invited talks, and accompanying the symposium will be a banquet and a picnic.


Monday, May 3, 2004
 

Dramatic Reading: "Comet Hunter"

7:00-9:30 p.m.
Hemsley Theater
Vilas Hall
UW-Madison Campus

Madison Repertory Theatre and Theater Department actors read from a play, by Chiori Miyagawa, about the life and career of astronomer Caroline Herschel. Panel discussion with playwright follows.


Wednesday, April 14, 2004
  Carving Crazy Horse:
The Art and Engineering of Blasting Massive
Rock Monuments


Civil Engineering Professor Charles H. Dowding
Northwestern University

Saturday, April 3, 2004
Science Expeditions

Science Expeditions is a month-long series of science outreach events on Campus for the general public.

Click here for more information.

Tuesday, March 30, 2004
 

Conversations on Creativity

Stanley Kutler
Professor of History Emeritus, UW-Madison

History Channeled

7:00 p.m.
Madison Public Library Sequoya Branch
513 S. Midvale Blvd.
Madison, WI

Click here for more information.


Saturday, March 27, 2004
Science in the Mall

2:00 p.m.
Hilldale Shopping Mall
702 N Midvale Blvd.
Madison, WI

Tuesday, March 23, 2004
  Distiguished Lecture Series

Jared Diamond
Pulitzer Prize winner and author of the best-seller "Guns, Germs and Steel"

7:30 p.m.
Wisconsin Union Theater
Memorial Union
UW-Madison Campus

Saturday, March 20, 2004
  Vernal Equinox

12:49 CST

Click here for more information.

Click here for information from the June 22, 1999 Larry Meiller Show.


Thursday, March 11, 2004

 

The Science of Optics; The History of Art

Charles Falco Optical Sciences University of Arizona Tucson, AZ

3:30 p.m.
Coffee & Cookies

4:00 p.m.
Seminar

1800 Engineering Hall
UW-Madison Campus

Click here for more information.


Tuesday, March 9, 2004

  Conversations on Creativity

Charles Casey
Professor of Chemistry, UW-Madison College of Letters and Science

Creativity in Chemistry
7:00 p.m.
Madison Public Library Ashman Branch
733 N. High Point Rd.
Madison, WI

Click here for more information.

Tuesday, February 24, 2004
 

Conversations on Creativity

Henry Turner

7:00 p.m.
Madison Public Library Pinney Branch
204 Cottage Grove Rd.
Madison, WI

Click here for more information.


Thursday, February 19, 2004
  Searching For Extraterrestrial Intelligence

Frank Drake
Emeritus Professor of Astronomy and Astrophysics
University of California-Santa Cruz
A former director of the Arecibo Observatory, Puerto Rico

7:30 p.m.
Seminar Hall
Room 1315 Chemistry
UW-Madison Campus

Click here for more information.

Tuesday, February 17, 2004
 

Wisconsin Spring Primary and Presidential Preference Election

J
ohn Powell, Wisconsin Initiative for Science Literacy Senior Editor

8:00 p.m.
On all Wisconsin Public Radio Stations

Click here for more information.


Friday, February 13, 2004
  It's All About Oxygen on NPR's Science Friday

1:00 to 2:00 p.m. CST
Live from the Annual Meeting
of the American Association for Advancement of Science
Seattle, WA


February 8, 14 & 15, 2004

 

The Wonders of Physics

Clint Sprott, Professor of Physics, University of Wisconsin Madison

1:00 & 4:00 p.m. Each Day
1300 Sterling Hall
475 North Charter St.
Madison, WI

Click here for more information.


Tuesday, December 9, 2003
 

Conversations on Creativity

Richard Burgess
Professor of Oncology, UW-Madison Medical School

7:00 p.m.
Madison Public Library Ashman Branch
733 N. High Point Rd
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Madison, WI

Monday, November 17, 2003
  Dava Sobel

7:30 p.m.
Alumni Lounge, Pyle Center
UW-Madison

Co-sponsored by the WISL

Thursday, October 23, 2003
  Writing Science

Deborah Blum,
University of Wisconsin-Madison (Moderator)
Antonio Damasio, University of Iowa
Alan Lightman, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Sherwin Nuland, Yale University

7:00 p.m.
Wisconsin Historical Society Auditorium
UW-Madison Campus
Friday, September 26, 2003
  The Metaphorical Origins of Scientific and Artistic Creativity
Department of Chemistry Colloquium

Theodore L. Brown
Department of Chemistry, University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign

3:45 p.m.
Seminar Hall, Room 1315
Chemistry Building
UW-Madison Campus
(Refreshments at 3:15 pm in the Atrium of the Chemistry Building)

Click here for more information.
Co-sponsored by the WISL

Tuesday, September 23, 2003
  Conversations on Creativity

Li Chiao-Ping
Professor of Dance

7:00 p.m.
Madison Public Library Central Branch
201 W. Mifflin St.
Madison, WI

Saturday, March 29, 2003
 

Oxygen Symposium

9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Chemistry Department, Room 1351
Chemistry Building
UW-Madison Campus

Click here for more information.
Sponsored by the WISL


Friday, March 28, 2003
 

American Premiere Reading of "NO"
Reading by Carl Djerassi, Laura Kiessling and Bassam Z. Shakhashiri
Authored by Carl Djerassi and Pierre Laszlo

11:00 to 11:50 a.m.
Chemistry Department, Room 1351
Chemistry Building
UW-Madison Campus

Click here for more information.
Sponsored by the WISL

 

 

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