Badgers on Tap: The Edmund Fitzgerald Storm - A Case Study in Improved Weather Forecasting in Appleton, WI
Presenter Steve Ackerman
Event Details
Date
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Time
6 p.m.
Location
501 N Richmond St, Appleton, WI 54911-4674, United States
Description
Join presenter Steve Ackerman on May 6th, 2026 at 6:00 PM CDT as he discusses the storm that sank the Edmund Fitzgerald and how it led to improvements in weather forecasting. Enjoy drinks, trivia, bingo, and cool prizes at this Badgers on Tap event at Tardigrade's Bookshelf in Appleton, WI!
Cost
Free
Contact
Accessibility
We value inclusion and access for all participants and are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations for this event. Please call 608-263-7793 or email badgertalks@uwmad.wisc.edu to make a disability-related accommodation request. Requests should be made by Wednesday, April 22, 2026, though reasonable effort will be made to support late accommodation requests.