SoundWaves: Origins - The Spark of Life
Event Details
Date
Friday, November 20, 2026
Time
7 p.m.
Location
DeLuca Forum, Discovery Building
Description
In the 2026-27 academic year, SoundWaves is exploring Origins - from the start of the universe to how we developed language, join us for this four-part series as we uncover the origins of who we are. As always, each lecture is paired with live, musical performance as it relates to the theme of the evening.
In this second part, we are diving into the Spark of Life as we celebrate the 50th edition of SoundWaves. Topics include geochemistry, microbiology, and astrobiology!
In this second part, we are diving into the Spark of Life as we celebrate the 50th edition of SoundWaves. Topics include geochemistry, microbiology, and astrobiology!
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 (voice only) or email idhub@wid.wisc.edu to make a disability-related accommodation request. Requests should be made by Friday, November 6, 2026, though reasonable effort will be made to support late accommodation requests.