MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) – Students and families of all ages were able to explore science in different ways at the UW-Madison Science Expeditions event this weekend.
The three-day community open house event took place at various buildings on campus and allowed families and kids to take part in interactive science and art activities.
“It’s kind of a staple in the spring: A campus open house inviting people to experience what happens here at UW-Madison and learn about the science research,” Val Blair, senior outreach coordinator for Morgridge Institute for Research, said.
Blair works with students on UW-Madison’s campus that are interested in sharing science with the public.
“There’s dozens of scientists here sharing hands-on science with the kids and families and engaging with the public around science,” she said.
Student organizations, graduate students and research labs were at the Discovery Building on campus Saturday, one of the many locations with free activities. Community groups that the event partners with were also in attendance, such as the Henry Vilas Zoo and the Wisconsin Science Museum.
Blair said the spring event has been going on for over 20 years, but this year is special.
“This year we have kind of an additional feature of partnering with UW-Madison 175th Celebration. So there’s even more things to explore,” she said.
Combining fun and learning, Blair describes what it’s like to see families come to the event.
“It’s really fun to see the excitement that the kids have when they’re getting to be a scientist and be curious about the world around them and they’re putting on their gloves and they’re doing science and they’re learning and just having a wonderful day with their families and exploring campus,” she said.
The event is free and open to the public. It runs through Sunday.
For more information on the schedule and locations, click here. Transportation shuttles are also available to individuals and families.
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