April 2003

5

Whys and Wows kickoff event

Engineering Hall

1:00 - 4:00 P.M.

Three big science shows in physics, chemistry and life science as well as 20 -25 hands-on Exploration Stations to engage the mind and imagination.

10

Scientific Advances at the Primate Center

Genetices/Biotechnology Center Auditorium Room 1111

7:00 PM to 9:30 PM.

National Primate Research Center scientists at UW-Madison share advances in studying aging and caloric restriction, AIDS vaccine development, embryonic stem cells, women's health issues and conservation biology

10-12

Engineering Expo

Engineering Campus

All Day

Semi-annual student-run event is one of the biggest outreach events on campus

19

Campus Native American Mounds Walk

All Day

Picnic Point

Before the city of Madison existed, the lakeshore site where UW-Madison is now located was an Indian encampment. Join UW-Madison's Friends of Campus Natural Areas for a tour of campus effigy mounds and habitation/workshop sites in the Picnic Point area. Meet at the Picnic Point parking lot, and please note that artifact collection on state property requires a research permit.

22

CALS day for kids

Stock Pavilion

9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Kids from area schools take the yellow bus to the Stock Pavilion and see baby livestock, and other hands-on science exhibits created by College of Agriculture student organizations.

22

The 5th Annual Undergraduate Symposium

UW-Madison Memorial Union

10 am — 5 pm

The Undergraduate Symposium is committed to exhibiting and celebrating student achievement, creativity and service learning across the full range of intellectual endeavors at the UW-Madison.

22-23

SEE Biotech Animal Biotechnology Spring Conference

UW-Madison Biotechnology Center

8:00 a.m. April 22 through 3:00 p.m. April 23

Intended primarily for extension educators, this conference makes teachers of adults up-to-date on the latest developments in animal biotechnology, including cloning and the science of animal disease control, specifically including Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD).

25

DNA Day and Family Science Night

Genetics Biotechnology

Atrium and room 1360

3:30 — 7:30 p.m.

Celebrates the 50th anniversary of Watson-Crick DNA structure publication

25

FFA state judging contest

All Day

Stock Pavilion

25-26

International Bioethics Forum

Time: TBA

Promega BioPharmaceutical Technology Center, 5445 E. Cheryl Parkway in Fitchburg Center (off of South Fish Hatchery Road)

*$65 registration fee. The Second Annual International Bioethics Forum focuses on human health issues.

26

Family Astronomy and Space Science Day Tour

7:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

UW Space Place Bus Tour

UW Space Place's one-day bus tour will take you from Madison to Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry and the Adler Planetarium. Explore both museums and participate in several special museum activities. All expenses including transportation, museum admissions, Omnimax show, lunch and dinner are included in the $? Fee. For more information or reservations, please call ?:

29

Forum on the Future of Science Outreach in the Second Century of the Wisconsin Idea

3 to 4:50 p.m.

1360 Genetics/Biotechnology

In 1903, Charles Van Hise became president of the University of Wisconsin, and he described what came to be known as the 'Wisconsin Idea' — that the boundaries of the university should be the boundaries of the state. What is to come of the Wisconsin Idea in its second century, and what is the future of science outreach in this era?