What is a festival feature?

The Wisconsin Science Festival welcomes all disciplines utilizing science, technology, or art to explore and nurture curiosity. Each year, we spotlight a specific topic to emphasize its significance and value to the state and its people. Events related to the feature are not required for participation!

In 2026, we are highlighting…Us! The science of who we are – a celebration of the brain and body, our place in the universe, and the discoveries and scientists that shape our shared wellbeing. Because science is human work and every curious mind belongs. Activities related to the feature are not required for participation but are always welcome!

Examples of events that feature Us – the science of humans and the humans who do science, include meeting local scientists and hearing their personal stories, trying hands-on brain games to explore how we think and make decisions, interactive exhibits about the human body and how it works, activities that show how humans impact and coexist with the environment around us (check out the WiSciFest BioBlitz!), pub talks all about how humans developed into the way we are now, and more! As a reminder, events related to the feature are not required for participation.

If you are curious to learn more about ways to connect your event to the feature, you are always welcome to reach out to our team at info@wiscifest.org.