WID Hubs

Software Carpentry
2026-01-16 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
Researchers learning unix shell, git/GitHub, Python. Software Carpentry aims to help researchers get their work done in less time and with less pain by teaching them basic research computing skills. This hands-on workshop will cover basic concepts and tools, including program design, version control, data management, and task automation. This workshop teaches intro to the unix shell, git/GitHub, and python. Registration required.
CONTACT: 815-383-3279, sarah.stevens@wisc.edu
URL: https://uw-madison-datascience.github.io/2026-01-12-uwmadison-swc/

WID Seminar Series:
2026-01-16 10:00 - 11:15 | Orchard View Room 3280, Discovery Building (Also offered online)
Federico Rey.
CONTACT: media@wid.wisc.edu
URL: https://wid.wisc.edu/all-events/wid-seminar-series/
ONLINE: https://uwmadison.zoom.us/j/98293855424

Martin Luther King Jr. Day
2026-01-19
*Note: actual end time may vary.*
CONTACT: admin@secfac.wisc.edu

Spring Semester Instruction Begins
2026-01-20

Indigenous Language Table
2026-01-21 13:00 - 14:15, 2026-01-28 13:00 - 14:15, 2026-02-04 13:00 - 14:15, 2026-02-11 13:00 - 14:15, 2026-02-18 13:00 - 14:15, 2026-02-25 13:00 - 14:15, 2026-03-04 13:00 - 14:15, 2026-03-11 13:00 - 14:15 | 1145 Discovery Building
A safe place to practice indigneous languages. An Indigenous Language Table supports learners in developing spoken skills beyond the classroom, building community, strengthening purpose, and normalizing Indigenous languages through representation. It welcomes former students and ongoing learners, community members from classes or self study, and anyone interested in Indigenous languages and people.
CONTACT: 316-4325, lredeagle@wisc.edu
URL: https://illuminatingdiscovery.wisc.edu/indigenous-language-table/

Crossroads of Ideas:
2026-01-28 19:00 - 20:00 | 3rd Floor Orchard View Room, Discovery Building
How Failure Fuels Innovation. Part I in our Productive Failure Series
URL: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/crossroads-of-ideas-why-failure-fuels-innovation-tickets-1975643154859

Crossroads of Ideas:
2026-02-19 19:00 - 20:00 | H.F. DeLuca Forum, Discovery Building
Upside of AI Failure. Part II in our Productive Failure Mini-Series
What failure in AI can teach us, and how it can inspire innovation, critical thinking, and resilience.
URL: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/crossroads-of-ideas-the-upside-of-ai-failure-tickets-1975825908480

WID Seminar Series:
2026-02-24 13:00 - 14:15 | Orchard View Room 3280, Discovery Building (Also offered online)
Rob Nowak.
CONTACT: media@wid.wisc.edu
URL: https://wid.wisc.edu/all-events/wid-seminar-series/
ONLINE: https://uwmadison.zoom.us/j/98293855424

SoundWaves
2026-02-27 | Collins Recital Hall, Hamel Music Center
*Note: actual end time may vary.*
The Macro Scale. SoundWaves combines scientific lectures about the world with live classical music performances. Each event revolves around a theme, exploring it first from many scientific angles and then through the lens of music. The program concludes with a live performance of music related to the evening’s theme.
The science lectures are delivered using language that the curious layman can understand, with a minimum of jargon and formulas.
CONTACT: media@wid.wisc.edu
URL: https://illuminatingdiscovery.wisc.edu/soundwaves/
