Science calendar

  • Sept. 2
    • Mathematics and Biology Symposium
      Symposium on Research at the Interface of Mathematics and Biology       September 2-3, 2008; 8:30 am-5:00 pm Currently education, training and professional research landscapes often separate rather than integrate the mathematical and biological sciences. This separation works against the potential of comprehensive, mathematically-based reasoning and tools to enable biological discovery. Integration of the mathematical and biological sciences is needed at all points of the knowledge-education-educator-researcher continuum. Ebling Symposium Center, Microbial Sciences. 12 a.m. Cost: Free. Information: 890-1621, dcournoyer@warf.org
  • Sept. 3
    • Mathematics and Biology Symposium
      Symposium on Research at the Interface of Mathematics and Biology       September 2-3, 2008; 8:30 am-5:00 pm Currently education, training and professional research landscapes often separate rather than integrate the mathematical and biological sciences. This separation works against the potential of comprehensive, mathematically-based reasoning and tools to enable biological discovery. Integration of the mathematical and biological sciences is needed at all points of the knowledge-education-educator-researcher continuum. Ebling Symposium Center, Microbial Sciences. 12 a.m. Cost: Free. Information: 890-1621, dcournoyer@warf.org
  • Sept. 4
  • Sept. 5
  • Sept. 6
    • Arboretum Class
      Fall Migration       Learn about bird migration, an event that has captivated the human imagination, and also how to identify some of this area's fall migrants. This class has an indoor and outdoor component. Dress for the weather. Registration required. Arboretum Visitor Center, 1207 Seminole Highway. 8-11 a.m. Cost: $$13.50 general, $12.00 members of Friends of the Arboretum. Information: 265-3355, pabrown1@wisc.edu
    • Arboretum Volunteer Workday
      Wingra Oak Savanna       Volunteer for restoration activities and learn about prairies and savannas. Tools and training are provided, and groups are welcome with advance notice. Meet at the gravel parking lot along Arbor Drive just off Monroe Street. Wingra Oak Savanna. 9 a.m.-noon. Information: 265-3355, pabrown1@wisc.edu
  • Sept. 7
    • Arboretum Grady Tract Walk
      Grady Tract       Enjoy white and blue asters, goldenrods, sunflowers and gentians. Meet at the Grady Tract parking lot located at the southeast corner of the Beltline and Seminole Highway. Grady Tract parking lot, SE corner of Beltline and Seminole Hwy. 1-3 p.m. Information: 265-3355, pabrown1@wisc.edu
  • Sept. 12
  • Sept. 13
    • STEM Conference
      The Center for the History of Print Culture in Modern America       The Culture of Print in Science, Technology, Engineering and Medicine (STEM) Conference. 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Cost: Registration and fees posted on Web site. Information: 263-2900, cpawley@wisc.edu
    • Arboretum Volunteer Workday
      Core Area and Curtis Prairie       Volunteer for restoration activities and learn about prairies and savannas. Tools and training are provided, and groups are welcome with advance notice. Meet at the front steps of the Visitor Center. For more information contact 265-5214 or mlfarrior@wisc.edu. Arboretum Visitor Center, 1207 Seminole Highway. 9 a.m.-noon. Information: 265-3355, pabrown1@wisc.edu
    • Arboretum Earth Partnership for Families
      The Scavenger Squad       Vultures, crows, beetles, flies and microbes are the scavengers. It's a tough job, but it's got to be done. See a live vulture and learn about the important role they play in the nutrient/food cycle. Dress for the weather, as the group will take a hike. Arboretum Visitor Center, 1207 Seminole Highway. 1-3 p.m. Information: 265-3355, pabrown1@wisc.edu
    • Arboretum Night Walk
      Twlight Time       Fall brings fewer hours of daylight, so night walks feature nature from twilight to moon light. Arboretum Visitor Center, 1207 Seminole Highway. 6:30-8 p.m. Information: 265-3355, pabrown1@wisc.edu
  • Sept. 14
    • Arboretum Class
      Native by Design: A How-To Conference for Gardeners       Using the Arboretum's Wisconsin Native Plant Garden as an outdoor classroom, seminars are combined with expert advice and living examples to guide those wishing to become successful native gardeners. Registration required. Arboretum Visitor Center, 1207 Seminole Highway. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Cost: $50 general, $43 members of Friends of the Arboretum. Information: 265-3355, pabrown1@wisc.edu
    • Arboretum Walk
      More Than Mushrooms       See and learn about the fifth kingdom and other species in the gardens and woodlands at this time of year. Arboretum Visitor Center, 1207 Seminole Highway. 1-2:30 p.m. Information: 265-3355, pabrown1@wisc.edu
    • Arboretum Family Walk
      Fun With Fungi       This family-friendly walk investigates mushrooms growing in the Arboretum's natural areas. Arboretum Visitor Center, 1207 Seminole Highway. 1:30-2:30 p.m. Information: 265-3355, pabrown1@wisc.edu
  • Sept. 16
  • Sept. 18
    • Climate Change is Global This two-day free public event on the global dimensions of climate change includes notable invited speakers. Details coming soon. Pyle Center. 7 p.m. Information: 262-5956, sts@ssc.wisc.edu
  • Sept. 19
    • Climate Change is Global This two-day free public event on the global dimensions of climate change includes notable invited speakers. Details coming soon. Pyle Center. 7 p.m. Information: 262-5956, sts@ssc.wisc.edu
  • Sept. 20
    • Arboretum Volunteer Workday
      Grady Tract       Volunteer for restoration activities and learn about prairies and savannas. Tools and training are provided, and groups are welcome with advance notice. Meet at the Grady Tract parking lot. For more information contact 265-5214 or mlfarrior@wisc.edu. Grady Tract parking lot, SE corner of Beltline and Seminole Hwy. 9 a.m.-noon. Information: 265-3355, pabrown1@wisc.edu
  • Sept. 21
    • Lab on the Lake
      In Conjunction With the World Stem Cell Summit       Stem cell enthusiasts will be able to enjoy Lab on the Lake, a public forum and festival as part of the 2008 World Stem Cell Summit organized by the Genetics Policy Institute, UW-Madison's Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Center, and WiCell Research Institute, Inc. Pyle Center. 12 a.m. Information: 265-8668, sggilber@wisc.edu
    • Arboretum Grady Tract Walk
      Grady Tract       Enjoy white and blue asters, goldenrods, sunflowers and gentians. Meet at the Grady Tract parking lot located at the southeast corner of the Beltline and Seminole Highway. Grady Tract parking lot, SE corner of Beltline and Seminole Hwy. 1-3 p.m. Information: 265-3355, pabrown1@wisc.edu
  • Sept. 22
    • 2008 World Stem Cell Summit This two-day summit, co-sponsored by the Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Center along with WiCell Research Institute and the Genetics Policy Institute, is a unique gathering uniting representatives from the entire stem cell spectrum. The summit brings together researchers, clinicians, businesspeople, policymakers, regulators, advocates and other experts to present, exchange information and chart the future of regenerative medicine. See the full schedule online. Alliant Energy Center. 12 a.m. Cost: https://www.synaxismeetings.com/summit2008/reg_registeruw_2008.php. Information: 263-7024, jlenon@primate.wisc.edu
    • Career Connection
      Engineering Career Fair       UW-Madison students and alumni are invited to meet with some of the roughly 300 organizations at this fair to recruit engineers for full-time, co-op and intern positions. Engineering Centers Lobby, Engineering Centers. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Information: 262-3471, ecs@engr.wisc.edu
    • Arboretum Night Walk
      Equinox       Watch the sun set on the autumnal equinox on this naturalist-led tour and learn more about this annual occurrence. Arboretum Visitor Center, 1207 Seminole Highway. 6:30-8 p.m. Information: 265-3355, pabrown1@wisc.edu
  • Sept. 23
    • 2008 World Stem Cell Summit This two-day summit, co-sponsored by the Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Center along with WiCell Research Institute and the Genetics Policy Institute, is a unique gathering uniting representatives from the entire stem cell spectrum. The summit brings together researchers, clinicians, businesspeople, policymakers, regulators, advocates and other experts to present, exchange information and chart the future of regenerative medicine. See the full schedule online. Alliant Energy Center. 12 a.m. Cost: https://www.synaxismeetings.com/summit2008/reg_registeruw_2008.php. Information: 263-7024, jlenon@primate.wisc.edu
    • Career Connection
      Engineering Career Fair       UW-Madison students and alumni are invited to meet with some of the roughly 300 organizations at this fair to recruit engineers for full-time, co-op and intern positions. Engineering Centers Lobby, Engineering Centers. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Information: 262-3471, ecs@engr.wisc.edu
    • Friends of the Arboretum Event
      Chasing the Ghost Birds: Saving Swans and Cranes from Extinction       This luncheon lecture is presented by David Sakrison. Registration is required; contact Sara Minkoff at 263-7760 or friends@uwarboretum.org. Arboretum Visitor Center, 1207 Seminole Highway. 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Information: 265-3355, pabrown1@wisc.edu
    • Frontiers in Pharmacology Seminar Nissim Hay, University Of Illinois at Chicago. Auditorium, Genetics-Biotechnology Center Building. 12 p.m. Information: 262-9826, pavelec@wisc.edu
  • Sept. 24
    • Career Connection
      Engineering Career Fair       UW-Madison students and alumni are invited to meet with some of the roughly 300 organizations at this fair to recruit engineers for full-time, co-op and intern positions. Engineering Centers Lobby, Engineering Centers. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Information: 262-3471, ecs@engr.wisc.edu
  • Sept. 26
  • Sept. 27
    • Arboretum Volunteer Workday
      Core Area and Curtis Prairie       Volunteer for restoration activities and learn about prairies and savannas. Tools and training are provided, and groups are welcome with advance notice. Meet at the front steps of the Visitor Center. For more information contact 265-5214 or mlfarrior@wisc.edu. Arboretum Visitor Center, 1207 Seminole Highway. 9 a.m.-noon. Information: 265-3355, pabrown1@wisc.edu
    • The War of the Worlds
      Presented by University Theatre       University Theatre marks the 70th anniversary of Orson Welles’ legendary War of the Worlds broadcast with a “radio performance” of the horrifying events that sent a nation into panic and demonstrated the power of electronic media. Produced in cooperation with Wisconsin Public Radio. The performance airs live at 8 p.m. on WPR. A post-performance discussion takes place Oct. 3. Mitchell Theatre, Vilas Communication Hall. 7:30 p.m. Cost: $14-20. Information: 262-1500
  • Sept. 28
    • Arboretum Walk
      Arboretum Sampler       See what is going on in the restored woodlands, wetlands and prairies near the Visitor Center. Arboretum Visitor Center, 1207 Seminole Highway. 1-2:30 p.m. Information: 265-3355, pabrown1@wisc.edu
  • Oct. 3
  • Oct. 4
    • Arboretum Volunteer Workday
      Wingra Oak Savanna       Volunteer for restoration activities and learn about prairies and savannas. Tools and training are provided, and groups are welcome with advance notice. Meet at the gravel parking lot along Arbor Drive just off Monroe Street. For more information contact 265-5214 or mlfarrior@wisc.edu. Wingra Oak Savanna. 9 a.m.-noon. Information: 265-3355, pabrown1@wisc.edu
    • The War of the Worlds
      Presented by University Theatre       University Theatre marks the 70th anniversary of Orson Welles’ legendary War of the Worlds broadcast with a “radio performance” of the horrifying events that sent a nation into panic and demonstrated the power of electronic media. Produced in cooperation with Wisconsin Public Radio. The performance airs live at 8 p.m. on WPR. Mitchell Theatre, Vilas Communication Hall. 8 p.m. Cost: $14-20. Information: 262-1500
  • Oct. 5
    • Arboretum Grady Tract Walk
      Butterflies and Flowers       Butterflies make stops for nectar on fall-blooming asters, adding to the beauty of the prairie. Look for the five species of gentian that grow here as well as asters and goldenrods. Meet at the Grady Tract parking lot located at the southeast corner of the West Beltline and Seminole Highway. Grady Tract parking lot, SE corner of Beltline and Seminole Hwy. 1-3 p.m. Information: 265-3355, pabrown1@wisc.edu
    • The War of the Worlds
      Presented by University Theatre       University Theatre marks the 70th anniversary of Orson Welles’ legendary War of the Worlds broadcast with a “radio performance” of the horrifying events that sent a nation into panic and demonstrated the power of electronic media. Produced in cooperation with Wisconsin Public Radio. The performance airs live at 8 p.m. on WPR. Mitchell Theatre, Vilas Communication Hall. 2 p.m. Cost: $14-20. Information: 262-1500
  • Oct. 10
  • Oct. 11
    • Arboretum Volunteer Workday
      Core Area and Curtis Prairie       Volunteer for restoration activities and learn about prairies and savannas. Tools and training are provided, and groups are welcome with advance notice. Meet at the front steps of the Visitor Center. For more information contact 265-5214 or mlfarrior@wisc.edu. Arboretum Visitor Center, 1207 Seminole Highway. 9 a.m.-noon. Information: 265-3355, pabrown1@wisc.edu
    • Arboretum Earth Partnership for Families
      B-B-Bats: The Only Mammal That Can Take Flight       Fearsome and dangerous or fascinating and beneficial? Come to the Arboretum to see live bats, and learn the reality of bats and how you can help these amazing mammals. Arboretum Visitor Center, 1207 Seminole Highway. 1-3 p.m. Information: 265-3355, pabrown1@wisc.edu
    • Arboretum Night Walk
      Red Lanterns       Blackberry leaves turn bright red and, according to Aldo Leopold, are places to look for woodcock and grouse when hunting. We don't have grouse, so we will look for fall color, migrating white-throated sparrows and other fall delights. Arboretum Visitor Center, 1207 Seminole Highway. 6:30-8 p.m. Information: 265-3355, pabrown1@wisc.edu
    • The War of the Worlds
      Presented by University Theatre       University Theatre marks the seventieth anniversary of Orson Welles’ legendary War of the Worlds broadcast with a “radio performance” of the horrifying events that sent a nation into panic and demonstrated the power of electronic media. Produced in cooperation with Wisconsin Public Radio. Live broadcast at 8 pm on October 4 on WPR Post performance discussion on October 3 Mitchell Theatre, Vilas Communication Hall. 7:30 p.m. Cost: $14-20. Information: 262-1500
  • Oct. 12
    • Arboretum Walk
      Woodlands       Enjoy what is usually the peak for fall color in the restored woodlands of the Arboretum. Arboretum Visitor Center, 1207 Seminole Highway. 1-2:30 p.m. Information: 265-3355, pabrown1@wisc.edu
    • Arboretum Special Event
      Badger Trolley Tour       Free narrated tours aboard the Badger Trolley begin at the Visitor Center at 1, 2 and 3 p.m. Tours last approximately 45 minutes. View the prairies and woodlands in beautiful fall color and learn more about the Arboretum's history and purpose. Arboretum Visitor Center, 1207 Seminole Highway. 1-3 p.m. Information: 265-3355, pabrown1@wisc.edu
  • Oct. 13
    • Graduate School Fair Meet with over 80 graduate schools from across the country at this event, which is a great way to learn more about graduate schools, including their programs and student bodies. Great Hall, Memorial Union. 3-6 p.m. Information: 262-3921, awhite2@wisc.edu
  • Oct. 14
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  • Oct. 18
    • Arboretum Volunteer Workday
      Grady Tract       Volunteer for restoration activities and learn about prairies and savannas. Tools and training are provided, and groups are welcome with advance notice. Meet at the Grady Tract parking lot. For more information contact 265-5214 or mlfarrior@wisc.edu. Grady Tract parking lot, SE corner of Beltline and Seminole Hwy. 9 a.m.-noon. Information: 265-3355, pabrown1@wisc.edu
    • Arboretum Class
      All About Owls       Look, listen, and learn about the fascinating world of owls. This class includes a slide show, owl "music" and stories. Registration is required. Arboretum Visitor Center, 1207 Seminole Highway. 1-3 p.m. Cost: $13.50 general, $12 members of Friends of the Arboretum. Information: 265-3355, pabrown1@wisc.edu
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