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Monday 10 April 2023
Hi Everyone,
Spring has come into full swing, the academic year is rushing to its culmination, and we’re entering four of the most energetic and engaging weeks in science outreach in our annual cycle.
To help start this week off, I’d be grateful if you would please share with your friends and networks the link https://science.wisc.edu/science-expeditions that leads to the latest versions of the Timetables & Maps and the Exhibit Guide, and in your own way extend a welcoming invitation to come to campus to experience science as exploring the unknown at UW Science Expeditions on April 14-16.
April 17 the Wisconsin Institute for Science Literacy welcomes Holden Thorp, editor in chief of Science, to campus with his presentation at 5:30 at the Discovery Building or by [bit.ly/Thorp-at-UW]zoom.
April 18 is the Spring Symposium of the Water@Wisconsin consortium, featuring a focus on “Watershed Connections: Engaging Communities in Water Research.”
April 18-19 features the Nelson Institute’s Earth Day celebration “Species on the Move.”
On Saturday April 22 the undergrads who organize the annual Engineering Expo will welcome the public to fuel their ingenuity with exhibits & tours of labs during the Expo’s Community Day from 9am to 2pm.
April 22 is also Earth Day at UW-Madison’s Upham Woods Environmental Education center on the Wisconsin River in the Dells.
May 6 is the annual UW Family Gardening Day at the DC Smith Greenhouse, the Allen Centennial Garden, the Steenbock Library, and the Wisconsin Energy Institute.
May 6 also marks the happy return of Expanding Your Horizons to UW-Madison.
After the rush in the run-up to the end of the university’s spring semester, many of us in science outreach have our busiest four weeks as we welcome school students to campus for their end-of-the-year field trips.
Throughout it all, spring is always a splendid season for sharing your insights & experience with our visitors to UW-Madison.
Tom Zinnen
Coming Up This Week and This Coming Month
1. The UW-Madison Science Alliance meets Mondays at 10:00 am by Zoom. Our next meeting is today, Monday, April 10.
The Zoom link for the spring meetings of Science Alliance will continue to be: https://zoom.us/my/glbrc.weieducation.vmr?pwd=L2Q0L0g0S3lEd2gyazNscjA1d2JYZz09
The draft agenda for April 10, 2023 at 10 am includes:• Welcome• Updates
• Planning the 21st Annual UW Science Expeditions April 14-16, 2023
Budget Report: Tom Zinnen
Communications: Lindsey DeCarlo, Wes Marner
Publicity: Liz Jesse, Haddie McLean
Venues: Ana Garic, Drew Lakuta, Jennifer Mitchell
Presenters: Allison Bender, Val Blair, Liz Jesse
• Other Business
• Meet next on Monday, April 17, 2023, 10 am, by zoom.
As with the #Updater, the Science Alliance meeting notes are also archived on https://science.wisc.edu/science-alliance/.
2. Recurring Programming Events Coming This Week and Soon
• Saturday Science Workshops at UW Space Place nearly every Saturday, from 10 am to 11 am.
These family-friendly events are always free and open to the public every Saturday morning during the school year. This program is held in person only at UW Space Place, 2300 S. Park St, Madison. The workshop starts promptly at 10:00 and is typically over by 11:00.
• Badger Talks: Watch in-person, or online live or in archive at https://www.facebook.com/BadgerTalks/live_videos/ and check the schedule for Badger Talks LIVE and In-Person Badger Talks live or online are listed at https://badgertalks.wisc.edu/events/. Also, check out the current schedule of In-Person Badger Talks occurring in communities across Wisconsin. And you can join the new BadgerTalks Facebook page here.
• “Wednesday Nite @ The Lab” series of public science talks every Wednesday night, 50 times a year, at 7pm CT by Zoom (go.wisc.edu/240r59) or in person in Room 1111 Genetics Biotech Center. On April 12 Elizabeth Wright of Biochemistry speaks on “Cryo Electron Microscopy.”
And as part of the opening night of #UWScienceExpeditions, on Friday April 14 at 7pm in the Auditorium of the Wisconsin Historical Society at 816 State Street Amy Rosebrough will speak on “Fire, Shipwreck, and Cheese: Wisconsin’s Lost Coastal Communities.”
• PLATO Frontiers in Life Sciences takes place at UW Space Place, 2300 S. Park St, on Wednesdays at 1pm. Zoom at https://go.wisc.edu/27448v . On April 12 Adam Konopka of Geriatrics & Adult Development speaks on “Rapamycin Research in Humans.”
3. Researchers & Outreachers: Please Spread the Word to Invite Your Friends, Neighbors & Networks to the
21st Annual #UWScienceExpeditions Campus Open House April 14-16
https://science.wisc.edu/science-expeditions
4. “The Magellanic Stream: A Case Study in Interacting Galaxies” by Scott Lucchini of AstronomyTuesday, April 1 at 7:00 pm at UW Space Place, 2300 S. Park St, Madison WITwo of the Milky Way’s nearest neighbors, the Large and Small Magellanic Clouds, have been dancing around each other for billions of years producing what we know as the Magellanic Stream. High resolution simulations of their interactions help better constrain the history and future of the Magellanic System. This talk will describe how recent results have shown that a circumgalactic medium of warm gas around the Magellanic Clouds may play a large role in the formation and current properties of the Stream and how simulations help us understand their development.The presentation will be offered both in person and virtually. To attend virtually, search for the UW Space Place YouTube channel that evening. If you cannot join us at that time, the talk will also be recorded for you to enjoy later. For more information, see our website: spaceplace.org.
5. Friends of the Lakeshore Nature Preserve’s 22nd Annual Meeting Wednesday April 12 at the Arboretum Visitor Center.
All are welcome at 6:30pm to socialize, eat snacks, and browse exhibits about Friends projects. Our official program begins at 7:00pm, and features Dr. James Skibo, the State Archaeologist and curator of Archaeology at the Wisconsin Historical Society, and Tamara Thomsen, Maritime Archaeologist at the Wisconsin Historical Society’s Maritime Preservation and Archaeology program. Dr. Skibo and Tamara Thomsen will speak about their current work in the Mendota Ancient Canoe Project. In addition, we will hear from Laura Wyatt, Assistant Director of the Preserve, Missy Nergard, Director of the Office of Sustainability, and Rhonda James, UW Landscape Architect, about some exciting plans for the future of the Preserve. Looking forward to seeing many of you there!
We will also be streaming the event over Zoom. Feel free to attend in the way that best suits you! The Zoom meeting information is below:
WILLIAM CHARLES VUYK is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.Topic: Friends 22nd Annual MeetingTime: Apr 12, 2023 06:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)Join Zoom Meetinghttps://uwmadison.zoom.us/j/99019397685
6. Open House April 14 to Celebrate the Expansion & Renovations at Babcock Hall
Campus and community members are invited to visit Babcock Hall’s new and improved facilities – which include a renovated Babcock Hall Dairy Plant and a three-story addition for the Center for Dairy Research – during a public open house 2:00-4:00 p.m. on Friday, April 14 at Babcock Hall on the UW–Madison campus.
The event features an interactive self-guided tour highlighting the building’s new state-of-the-art spaces. During the tour, participants will get to explore the largest dairy research center in the United States, and learn about the products manufactured in the UW Dairy Plant. The tour’s seven stations will feature an array of samples, including Babcock ice cream, along with tastings of various dairy products the CDR has been involved in developing.
7. Spring Garden Preview at Allen Centennial Garden April 22 from 1 to 4pm
8. MADISON BIRD AND NATURE FESTIVAL on Sunday April 23 from Noon to 4pm
UW Science Alliance and other groups are invited to have free outdoor table space at the 11th Annual Madison Bird and Nature Festival at the Warner Park Rainbow Shelter on Sunday April 23, noon-4. This is a free city wide inclusive fun educational community event celebrating Earth Week, Arbor Day, International Bird Day and All Things Nature. Last year 700 people including lots of families and kids enjoyed the ongoing Open Door Bird Sanctuary Live Raptor Show and visiting about 25 parks, community, education and nature group table exhibits, short guided-nature-walks, food cart, music and lots of fun kids nature games and hands-on activities.
This event is a lot like UW Science Expeditions so bring your ready-to-go Exploration Station or activity and use it again! Come for all or part of the afternoon. Some tables are provided, but please bring a table if you can and paper weights if it’s windy. Canopies are ok if not windy. Student volunteers are welcome. Email Paul_Noeldner@hotmail.com or call 608-698-0104 to let him know who can come and your contact info to send additional details. Last minute is ok.
Please share this invitation.
Thanks for Helping Connect Madison area Communities and Kids with Learning About Nature!
Paul Noeldner
Volunteer Madison FUN Coordinator
Wisconsin Master Naturalist Instructor
136 Kensington Maple Bluff
9. Opportunities to Share Science with the Public in May at the Discovery Building, 330 N. Orchard St
Hello! We have some exciting opportunities to share science with the public coming up that we’d love to have you be a part of. Read on for all the details. ?
May 3 EXPO (hands-on science activities)
Audience: 500 elementary aged students from MMSD in grades 1, 4, 6
Location: Discovery Building
Timing: 2 shifts (you can sign up for 1 shift or both!)
Shifts: 10:00-11:30am AND/OR 12:00-1:30pm
May 3 JUNIOR SCIENCE CAFÉ (informal conversations about your science career, led by student questions)
Audience: small groups of 6th graders
Location: Discovery Building
Timing: 4 shifts (you can sign up for 1, 2, 3 or all shifts!)
Shifts: 10:15-10:45am, 10:45-11:15am, 12:15-12:45pm, 12:45-1:15pm
To sign up for either opportunity, click here, or reply to this email to let me know.
https://warf.wufoo.com/forms/z1bvrk8b15i7rtl/
Questions? Reach out to Val Blair at vblair@morgridge.org
10. Support the 34th Annual Juneteenth Celebration!
Greetings from Kujichagulia MCSD!
We are planning the 34th Annual Juneteenth Celebration! We are excited about the event. We have achieved a significant milestone; national holiday status for Juneteenth. We are still bouncing back from COVID-19 Pandemic and its impact on our everyday lives. As we deal with record inflation and financial uncertainty, we embrace the essence of Juneteenth, liberation and transformation! We have been here as a community and nation. In the presence of hope and despair, we resiliently choose hope! Let’s pull together again this year to support Kujichagulia Madison Center for Self Determination as it plans this year’s event.
We are reaching out to you to support the Celebration through financially, personally and by sharing information within your networks. We benefit from however you choose to render your support. Please find attached our various packets to help inform your choice(s) of support.
For questions and information please reach out to the Juneteenth Planning Committee at kujijuneteenth@gmail.com or visit our www.kujimcsd.org or https://www.facebook.com/KujichaguliaMadison for additional information.
Harambee,
Annie Weatherby-Flowers and The Juneteenth Implementation Committee
11. Inviting Volunteers to Serve as Judges for Midwest GLOBE Symposium April 22 at Union South
Would you be willing to serve as a judge for the Midwest GLOBE (Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment, www.globe.gov) Student Research Symposium (SRS) on Saturday April 22 during 9-11:30AM in the Agriculture and Industry rooms of Union South at UW-Madison?
Middle and high school students from Midwest US schools will be presenting posters on their GLOBE citizen science work, usually focused on the atmosphere, hydrosphere, pedosphere, and/or biosphere. The judging work would largely consist of viewing students’ posters, offering encouraging feedback and suggestions to the students, and then a reviewer deliberation.
Thank you for considering this invitation!
Michael Notaro
Director
Nelson Institute Center for Climatic Research
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Phone: (608) 261-1503
Email: mnotaro@wisc.edu
12. Wisconsin Landscapes: Art and Science Fusion Workshop at the UW Arboretum April 15 or 22
Interested in insects? plants? water? Wisconsin landscapes? If so, come to a Wisconsin Landscapes: Art and Science Fusion Workshop at the Arboretum on April 15 or 22 from 1-3 PM. The workshop will combine an educational nature hike where we will discuss the reciprocal relationship between water, plants, and insects/animals, followed by an art project where participants will construct a visual art piece. The events are free, but require registration.
These events are hosted by the Arboretum and Kohler Fellows at WID, and will be led by Anna Gregory and Praveen Maripelly. Anna Gregory, a graduate student in the Hryckowian Lab at UW–Madison, studies the gut microbiome. Praveen Maripelly, is a first-generation college student pursuing his second graduate degree MFA-4D at UW-Madison with performance-based interdisciplinary social projects. Through these events, Anna and Praveen hope to demonstrate the interconnectedness of science and art by highlighting how both are present in nature.
13. Sauk Trail Elementary School in Middleton Is Hosting a STEM Fair on Thursday, April 13 from 5:00-7:00 PM.
The organizers would be delighted to welcome your hands-on Exploration Station for kids & families.To sign up, please contact Kathleen Franzen at kefranzen@gmail.com
14 Opportunities in Quantum Science
Apply to Participate in TeachQuantum
The Department of Physics is excited to start accepting applications for TeachQuantum, an NSF-funded 6-week summer program that immerses middle and high school STEM teachers in real quantum science and supports quantum curriculum development. Applications are available on the TeachQuantum website and are due on April 21, 2023. All questions about the program or applying can be directed to mallory.conlon@wisc.edu.
Celebrate World Quantum Day 2023 with QuanTime!
Interested in adding quantum science to your classroom but unsure where to begin? Join the National Q-12 Education Partnership for QuanTime, an international event dedicated to celebrating quantum science and making it accessible to all. Registration to receive free activity kits is now open on the QuanTime website! Any questions can be directed to mallory.conlon@wisc.edu.
Quantum-to-Go
Quantum information science is a booming field, but what is it and what are possible career paths? We invite you to join the Quantum To-Go program, where you’ll be matched with quantum professionals that will introduce the importance of quantum science and technologies and share their experiences and career paths in quantum. All visits will be virtual and take place during the month of April 2023 to celebrate World Quantum Day on April 14, 2023. You and your matched scientist will work out specific dates, times, and details for your visit. Sign up here: https://quantum2go.org
15. BioCore Outreach Ambassadors “Summer Science Camp” at Wisconsin Heights School June 12-16
The BioCore Outreach Ambassadors are seeking presenters for their annual “Summer Science Camp” the week of June 12-16 at the Wisconsin Heights School. Camp runs from 8:30 noon each day, except on Thursday it runs 8:30 to 3:00. They can provide travel, and lunch will be provided. They can also provide 2-3 BOA volunteers to any science outreacher who wants to participate but needs a few extra hands. For more information, contact Daniel Parrell at dparrell@wisc.edu
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16. Ag Discovery Day May 2 at State Fair Park
Kari Schoenike is the Agriculture Education Manager at Wisconsin State Fair Park planning the first Ag Discovery Day at the Fair Park, scheduled for May 2, 2023. They’ve had an overwhelmingly positive response from area schools and have about 1000 students plus their teachers and chaperones scheduled to attend. The goal of the day is for students to immerse themselves in agriculture and experience hands-on learning. If your program would have staff or volunteers available to host 2 learning stations focused on ag-related topics at this event (the same station content, just delivered in two locations; because of the large response, we are running 2 concurrent locations of the same stations), please contact Kari Schoenike. Thanks for your consideration!
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Kari Schoenike (she/her)Agriculture Education ManagerWisconsin State Fair ParkP: 414.266.7150 C: 414.640.7661 E: kari.schoenike@wistatefair.com |
17. Mark Your Calendars for April 17 at 5:30 PM at the Discovery Building, 330 N. Orchard St, Madison WI
Or zoom at bit.ly/Thorp-at-UW
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18. Rediscover the Joy and Fun of Learning Together at Remake Learning Badgerland Days April 21-29
Explore hands-on educational experiences for youth and families across southern Wisconsin!
From Greater Madison to Stateline and beyond, a community of arts, education, libraries and cultural organizations are coming together to provide exciting in-person, hands-on and virtual learning experiences for youth and families.
Find out more here and sign up your event here.
19. The Badger Precollege K-12 Program for DCS is recruiting instructors for 2023 summer programs.
We hire UW Madison instructors, staff and graduate students to teach in our program and provide stipends according to the Badger Precollege compensation rates. Please find a list of roles and links to apply here. There are separate links for graduate students (student jobs) and staff/instructors (wisc.jobs); however, the student jobs postings have additional course details. Do let me know if you have any questions, and thanks for passing this information along to your contacts.
Best wishes,
Chris
Christopher Pevey Harry, Assistant Dean
Director of Precollege Services, Badger Precollege
Division of Continuing Studies
21 N. Park Street
University of Wisconsin-Madison
608-265-1045
Christopher.peveyharry@wisc.edu
20. Edgewood College Summer Camps have a few spaces remaining: see https://www.edgewood.edu/outreach/science/summer-camps
21. #MakeClimateAClass Initiative Coming in April for Earth Month
#MakeClimateAClass is part of a larger event the Wisconsin Energy Institute hosts called the Worldwide Teach-In on Climate Justice. #MakeClimateAClass encourages engagement with climate-related issues by having instructional faculty speak on how climate is integrated into their discipline for 10-30 minutes during a class sometime in April.
If you are interested in taking part in this initiative, please provide your contact information and details about your Spring 2023 courses in this Google Form. For more information and resources, visit the UW–Madison Teach-In landing page.
Sent by Marina Kerekes of WEI.
22. Check Out the 2022-2023 “Family Science Nights” Opportunities:
https://gasch.genetics.wisc.edu/outreach/family-science-nights/
Researchers & Outreachers, if you’d like to help with Family Science Nights over the coming months, please sign up here.
Parents & Teachers, if you’d like help in inviting UW researchers & outreachers to participate in your Family Science event, please sign up here.
The calendar of upcoming science outreach at schools is at https://teamup.com/ks37f37f6a8028e6d0
23. “The Physics of Climate Change” Invites STEM Teachers to Collaborate
Are you a STEM teacher interested in incorporating climate science concepts into your curriculum but don’t know where to start?
The Physics of Climate Change project, a collaboration between the UW–Madison Department of Physics and Wisconsin’s 4-H program sponsored by the Wisconsin Idea Collaboration Grant, has you covered! Adding climate science concepts into your curriculum this school year is made easy with an engaging activity, easy-to-use teacher materials, and in-class support from the project team.
If you are interested in having the project team join your class for a session during the 2022-23 school year, or if you’re simply interested in receiving the activity instructions, please fill out this form.
Please reach out to Mallory Conlon (mallory.conlon@wisc.edu) with any questions.
24. UW Arboretum Spring Events
Saturday work parties, Sunday walks, and night walksSaturday restoration work parties, 9 a.m.–12 p.m.: https://arboretum.wisc.edu/get-involved/volunteer/work-parties/See the full list of Sunday walks (nature hikes, family walks, and garden strolls), plus monthly night walks, on the Arboretum events calendar: https://arboretum.wisc.edu/visit/events/
Taking a self-guided stroll is one way to explore the Arboretum on your own terms. Some of the most popular routes include the Grady Tract Loop, the Curtis Prairie, or a five mile loop through the whole arboretum. Always remember to stay on the paths to preserve wild plants + wear appropriate shoes.
You can also take one of the free guided nature walks offered for different skill levels and ages on a weekly basis. Most meet at the Visitor’s Center, located right in the heart of the arboretum.
- Nature Walks — Every Sunday at 1 p.m., learn about the land, plants, and animals from local naturalists.
- Nature Hikes — On the first and third Sundays of the month, adults are invited on these longer walks.
- Family Nature Walks — On the second Sunday of the month, families can explore the arboretum with a guide.
- Garden Strolls — On the fourth Sunday of the month, gently-paced strolls are offered with wheelchair-accessible routes.
And the fun doesn’t stop there. Check out the calendar for monthly night walks, seasonal birding hikes + more family-friendly events.
The arboretum is open daily from 4 a.m.-10 p.m. and is always free.
UW Arboretum Events
See Arboretum events calendar for details and registration: https://arboretum.wisc.edu/visit/events/
25. Events from Madison Friends of Urban Nature
APRIL 2023 ADVENTURE CALENDAR
Wed Apr 19 1:30 “Signs of Spring” Senior Adventure at ALNC/Edna Taylor with JoAnn Riecke
Sat Apr 15 10am “Earth Week Creek Cleanups” at Starkweather Creek with James Winkelman
Sat Apr 22 10am “Earth Week Creek Cleanups” at Starkweather Creek with James Winkelman
Sun Apr 16 1:30 “Spring Ephemerals” at Warner Park with Alex Singer
Sat Apr 22 10am “Do You Hear a Frog” at ALNC/Edna Taylor with Doug Davis
Sat Apr 22 1:30 “Signs of Spring” at Pheasant Branch Prairie with JoAnn Riecke
Sun Apr 23 1:30 “Wildflower Wander” at Lakeshore Nature Preserve with Glenda Denniston/Eve Emshwiller
Sun Apr 23 12-4 “Madison Bird and Nature Festival” at Warner Park with Open Door Bird Sanctuary
Thank You for helping to publicize Madison FUN Bird and Nature Adventures, now entering our 10th Year!
Your support for these volunteer-led year-round weekly outings helps make Madison a welcoming, vibrant and healthy place for both people and nature.
WHAT ARE BIRD AND NATURE ADVENTURES?
* Join the FUN with Friends of Urban Nature on Parks and Partners co-sponsored outings!
* Free Naturalist Guided outings are offered in local parks and natural areas year round
* Outings are fun, welcoming, diverse, accessible and family and kid friendly
* Enjoy healthy nature recreation with a bit of fascinating nature education
HOW CAN WE JOIN THE FUN?
* Just show up, no registration unless noted
* Dress for an outdoor walk, outings are rain or shine unless weather is dangerous
* See monthly outing publicity at http://CityofMadison.com/Parks/Events/Bird-Nature.cfm and co-sponsor social media
* Find trail maps, fun facts and activities at http://Tinyurl.com/MadisonFUNAdventures
* Connect with parks, environmental and friends groups for more great activities
* Support natural areas in every yard, park and neighborhood for kids, birds, bees, and wildlife!
THANKS EVERYBODY!
Thanks for helping connect Madison area Communities and Kids with Nearby Nature!
Paul Noeldner
Volunteer Madison FUN Coordinator
Wisconsin Master Naturalist Instructor
136 Kensington Maple Bluff
For more events, see https://cityofmadison.com/parks/events/bird-nature.cfm
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