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December 4th, 2025   The Science of Ice Cream and Other Tasty Treats!
Scott Rankin, University of Wisconsin - Madison
Campbell-Bascom Professor, Chair, Food Science and Nutritional Sciences, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences​ 
Join in the fascinating discussion about ice cream and the science behind these tasty dairy treats.

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November 6th, 2025   Civic Health in Wisconsin and Beyond: Be a Part of the Movement!
Mary Beth Collins, University of Wisconsin - Madison
​Executive Director of the Center for Community and Nonprofit Studies
Join in a compelling discussion about Wisconsin's civic health and the way Wisconsin organizations and groups are working to improve trust, connection and engagement in communities. Learn how you can be a part of a movement for a civically healthy Wisconsin.

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Special Event October 16th, 2025   Rockin' Water
October 2nd, 2025   The Importance of Deer Mice and their Many Roles in Forest Ecosystems 
Michael Cramer, University of Notre Dame
​Assistant Director of the University of Notre Dame Environmental Research Center (UNDERC) in Land O'Lakes
Join Dr. Cramer to hear how deer mice are essential but often overlooked wildlife species in Northwoods forests. He will explain how mice are ideal candidates to track seasonal and climatic changes.

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May 1st, 2025   Air Quality in the US: The Science and Management 
Tracey Holloway, University of Wisconsin-Madison Professor
​Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies & Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Science
Join us to explore the science to support air quality management. How do we identify where pollution comes from? How can satellites detect gases in the air?  How are wildfires changing the air quality management story?

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April 3rd, 2025   Wisconsin's Green Fire: Science Advocacy in Action
 Terry Daulton, Wisconsin's Green Fire Founding Board Member
When leaders ignore science, people and nature suffer. Wisconsin’s Green Fire (WGF) promotes science-based solutions for conservation challenges. Now with over 800 members, WGF is a trusted, non-partisan voice on natural resource policy. Join this talk to learn how WGF started and how we can work together to restore science in public decision-making.
March 6th, 2025   Algal Blooms: Why They Happen, Why They Matter, and How to Stop Them
Grace Wilkinson, Associate Professor, Department of Integrative Biology, Center for Limnology, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Are algal blooms in lakes really on the rise, or just making more headlines? Grace Wilkinson will share the recent trends in algal blooms, risks to human health, and what we can do to keep our lakes clean.
February 6th, 2025   PFAS and WI Groundwater
Mark Pauli, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Mark will share an overview of PFAS and answer the questions:  What is it?  Why is it a problem?  How can we deal with it?
January 2nd, 2025   Fishes of Lake Superior
Tom Hrabik, Professor, Department of Biology, University of Minnesota Duluth
Science on Tap welcomes the New Year with Dr. Tom Hrabik who will share his work on Lake Superior fish and their cold water environment. Current research includes the interactions of exotic and native fishes and the effects of climate change on habitat quality