UW Science Expeditions

Embark on a Science Adventure at UW–Madison’s Science Expeditions! - April 10-12, 2026 Step into the world of discovery at UW–Madison—your public land-grant research university! UW-Madison Science Expeditions is your chance to explore the unknown! Meet researchers, explore research facilities, marvel at Science Spectacular shows, and dive into hands-on experiences. 🌟 2026 Highlights: 🔬 Six Exploration Station hubs featuring dozens of hands-on science activities. 🧬 Behind the scenes tours of research spaces ranging from the Carbone Cancer Center, to the Wisconsin Energy Institute, to the roof of the Atmospheric, Oceanic and Space Science building. ⚛️ Science Spectacular Shows including The Wonders of Physics, Chemistry with Mr Jim & Bucky Badger, and Dream Detectives: Solving the Secrets of Sleep 🎤 Public lectures on topics ranging from How to Build a Habitable Planet with the Wisconsin Center for Origins Research to The Life and Legacy of Aldo Leopold with Professor Stan Temple. 🎬Premiere screening of History of A Life of Good Luck, a documentary celebrating Dr. Frederic Mohs - the surgeon who invented the cure for skin cancer. Live Q&A with filmmaker Greg Jeschke following each screening. 🗺️ Dozens of Destinations for Scientific Exploration including the newly constructed Morgridge Hall, future home of the College of Computing & Artificial Intelligence and the Wisconsin National Primate Research Center. From astronomy to zoology, Science Expeditions is UW–Madison’s annual campus-wide science open house, connecting you with the people and places shaping the future of science—all year round. Best of all, it’s free and open to everyone! 📍 Plan your adventure! Maps and schedule will be available at science.wisc.edu/science-expeditions

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