Outreach

One of the longest and deepest traditions surrounding the University of Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Idea signifies a general principle: that education should influence people’s lives beyond the boundaries of the classroom. Synonymous with Wisconsin for more than a century, this “Idea” has become the guiding philosophy of university outreach efforts in Wisconsin and throughout the world.

Whether it’s hosting the longest-running hands-on science museum or introducing new programs like the Wonders of Quantum Physics, our department has a long and proud tradition of fulfilling the Wisconsin Idea through physics outreach. The initiatives below are just a few of the ways in which members of the department engage with the public.

Physics outreach is overseen by the department’s Outreach & Museum and Communications & Web Content committees, which includes: (Outreach) co-chairs Prof. Lu Lu and Haddie McLean, Prof. Elio König, staff members Cierra Atkinson, Alessandro Cunsolo, and Sarah Parker, and graduate students Mitanshu Thakore and Priya Rajkumar.

Upcoming Outreach Events

No events scheduled

Contact a member of the Outreach Team

Cierra Atkinson

Position title: Outreach Program Manager

Email: catkinson5@wisc.edu

Haddie McLean

Position title: Outreach Program Manager

Email: haddie@physics.wisc.edu

Sarah Parker

Position title: Quantum Outreach Program Manager

Email: sarah.parker@wisc.edu

Sarah Perdue

Position title: Communications Manager

Email: saperdue@wisc.edu

Francesca Smith

Position title: Communications and Events Intern

Email: francesca@physics.wisc.edu

Aubree Steinmetz

Position title: Outreach Specialist

Email: aosteinmetz@wisc.edu