On April 6th, families from various locations in Madison came together to explore the diversity of science at the Discovery Expo, which was hosted by the Morgridge Institute as part of Science Expeditions. This three-day-long open house event took place across the UW-Madison campus and was organized by the Morgridge Community Engagement Team.
The team put together over 40 interactive and exciting booths for the event, featuring scientists from different departments on campus. Families had the opportunity to participate in hands-on activities such as cow eye dissections and learning about shipwrecks on the Great Lakes. Educational presentations were given from a variety of fields in science, sparking curiosity and encouraging questions about the world around us.
The Discovery Expo ended with a lively science show featuring UW chemistry professor Bassam Shakhashiri, along with a surprise appearance from Bucky Badger. The community engagement aspect of the Morgridge Institute’s mission was on full display, as it aims to serve society in partnership with the university and inspire scientific curiosity among all ages.
This year’s Science Expeditions helped celebrate 175 years of UW-Madison and its accomplishments in education, innovation, and community impact. To see highlights from the Science Expeditions Discovery Expo, check out the video above.