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, Communications, Web Content & Museum committee, which includes: Profs. Uwe Bergmann (co-chair) and Tiancheng Song, Prof. Emerit Bob Joynt, staff members Cierra Atkinson, Haddie McLean, Sarah Parker, Sarah Perdue (co-chair), Chad Seys, and Aubree Steinmetz, and graduate students Ali Mand, Arjav Sharma, and Bindesh Tripathi.

Upcoming Outreach Events

Sat, Feb 8, 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Sat, Feb 8, 4:00pm - 5:15pm
Sun, Feb 9, 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Sun, Feb 9, 4:00pm - 5:15pm
Sat, Feb 15, 1:00pm - 2:15pm

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

Aubree Steinmetz

Position title: Outreach Specialist

Email: aosteinmetz@wisc.edu