Crossroads of Ideas: Funding the Future of Science
How America Funds Discovery – Research, Innovation, and What Comes Next
Event Details
Date
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Time
7 p.m.
Location
DeLuca Forum, Discovery Building
Description
How we fund research shapes what questions get asked, which ideas have the opportunity to grow, and how discoveries move into the world. For decades, the U.S. has relied heavily on a university-centered model, but the landscape of research funding is evolving, with new approaches and priorities emerging.
Join us for a conversation about the future of research funding in America!
Join us for a conversation about the future of research funding in America!
Cost
Free
Contact
Accessibility
We value inclusion and access for all participants and are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations for this event. Please call 608-316-4390 or email info@wiscifest.org to make a disability-related accommodation request. Requests should be made by Tuesday, October 6, 2026, though reasonable effort will be made to support late accommodation requests.