Curiosity Unlocked: An Evening With Kari Byron
The Wisconsin Union
Event Details
Date
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Time
7 p.m.
Location
Shannon Hall, Memorial Union
Description
Join the Wisconsin Union Directorate Distinguished Lecture Series Committee for "Curiosity Unlocked: An Evening With Kari Byron" on Wednesday, April 24, at 7 p.m. in Shannon Hall at Memorial Union. The one-hour lecture and 30-minute Audience Q&A session is free and open to students, staff, and the public. This is an in-person event. In-Person Ticket Information Tickets are free, but registration is required. Get your tickets here .
UW–Madison Student Presale: Presale tickets go live on April 9th at 2 p.m. on the Campus Arts Ticketing website . A promo code is required to access the student presale. The promo code will be included in a campus-wide email to @wisc.edu student email accounts on the morning of February 26.
Note: This ticket gives priority access to seating but does not guarantee a seat. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. to all ticketholders for general admission seating. All ticket holders need to be seated by 6:45 p.m. At that time any open seats will become available to non-ticket holders.
Public Ticket Release: Leftover tickets for this event will be released on April 10th at 2 p.m.
Questions? Please contact dls@union.wisc.edu. About the Speaker Kari Byron is best known for her role as a host on Discovery Channel’s MythBusters. She has hosted and contributed to several other science and art-related television programs, including "Head Rush," "The White Rabbit Project," and "Crash Test World,". Byron is also the co-founder of EXPLR Media, an education streaming service. Outside of television, Byron is an artist and author. She wrote a memoir titled Crash Test Girl in 2018. An advocate for STEM education, particularly for young women, Byron continues to inspire with her commitment to curiosity, exploration, and the endless pursuit of knowledge.
UW–Madison Student Presale: Presale tickets go live on April 9th at 2 p.m. on the Campus Arts Ticketing website . A promo code is required to access the student presale. The promo code will be included in a campus-wide email to @wisc.edu student email accounts on the morning of February 26.
Note: This ticket gives priority access to seating but does not guarantee a seat. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. to all ticketholders for general admission seating. All ticket holders need to be seated by 6:45 p.m. At that time any open seats will become available to non-ticket holders.
Public Ticket Release: Leftover tickets for this event will be released on April 10th at 2 p.m.
Questions? Please contact dls@union.wisc.edu. About the Speaker Kari Byron is best known for her role as a host on Discovery Channel’s MythBusters. She has hosted and contributed to several other science and art-related television programs, including "Head Rush," "The White Rabbit Project," and "Crash Test World,". Byron is also the co-founder of EXPLR Media, an education streaming service. Outside of television, Byron is an artist and author. She wrote a memoir titled Crash Test Girl in 2018. An advocate for STEM education, particularly for young women, Byron continues to inspire with her commitment to curiosity, exploration, and the endless pursuit of knowledge.
Cost
Free
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