EARTH FEST – Sustainability Research Networking Event
The Sustainability Research Hub invites you to join a Sustainability Research Networking Event during Earth Fest, bringing together UW–Madison faculty, researchers, and staff interested in sustainability related research and RISE-EARTH themes. This year’s event will highlight research themes connected to RISE-EARTH and several active campus sustainability working groups, including:
- PFAS
- Data Centers
- Food is Medicine
- Critical Minerals & Materials
- And many more sustainability topics
In addition, several open-topic discussion tables will provide space for participants to explore emerging sustainability ideas and opportunities of their choice.
The event is open to anyone on campus involved in or interested in sustainability-related research and is designed to spark new connections and strengthen UW–Madison’s sustainability research community, including faculty and researchers engaged in RISE-EARTH and related sustainability initiatives across campus.
Date: Thursday, April 23rd
Time: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Pyle Center, Room 325/326
Upcoming Hub Events
Partnering for Impact: Building Industry and Foundation Collaborations
Tuesday, May 5th, 1:30am – 3:00pm: Interactive session to help faculty, staff, and the broader UW-Madison community confidently engage with industry and foundation partners.
EARTH FEST – Sustainability Research Networking Event
Thursday, April 23rd, 11:30am – 1:00pm: Facilitated roundtable conversations highlighting several areas, including PFAS, Data Centers, Food is Medicine, and Critical Minerals & Materials
Campus Sustainability Events
Past Events
Translating Your Research Workshop
Tuesday, Nov. 18th, 3pm - 4:30pm: Develop a sponsor-ready elevator pitch in this expert-lead workshop!
RISE EARTH Faculty Fall Welcome Lunch
Friday, Oct. 3rd, Noon - 1:30: join RISE–EARTH faculty for a fall welcome lunch to connect, share resources, and spark new sustainability collaborations across campus.
UW–Madison’s Sustainability Symposium
Wednesday, Oct. 10th, 1:30–5:30 PM, Union South. Join UW–Madison’s 4th Annual Sustainability Symposium—lightning talks, posters, a hands-on sustainable textiles workshop, a health & sustainability keynote, and dedicated networking with corporate partners.
RISE–EARTH Connections: Faculty Idea Rounds & Networking
Monday, Oct. 13th, 3:00–5:00 PM: join us for a dynamic “idea rounds” event to promote interdisciplinary research connections.
Exploring Non-Federal Sources of Research Support
Talking with representatives from philanthropic foundations and corporate partnerships.
2025 Earth Fest Sustainability Research Networking Event
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