Science House is a center for faculty-based science outreach. Located at 1645
Linden Drive (just west of Babcock Hall), Science House is intended to serve
as a hub for an array of science outreach activities aimed at the university
community, K-12 educators, community organizations and the public.
Operated under the auspices of the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences
and the Center for Biology Education, Science House:
- Serves as a window on the
UW-Madison research laboratory.
- Is a place of interaction between university
and K-12 teachers.
- Provides facilities for faculty development.
- Serves as a center for materials
development and publishing.
- Provides space for science outreach meetings, workshops
and activities.
- Serves as a hub for a regional network of resources for the
science education community.
- Is a center for collaboration with community organizations
and industry.
(Science House information adapted from http://www.news.wisc.edu/4649.html)
The Science House building was built in 1868 as the residence for the superintendent
of the experimental farm. At that time it stood just to the east of the horse
barn. In 1900, it was moved to its current location. In 1962 the University
department of planning and construction remodeled the house to provide a studio
for the University’s artist in residence, Aaron Bohrod. After artist
Aaron Bohrod retired, the house went through a series of occupants before becoming
Science House in 1998.
Science House is located at 1645 Linden Drive (just west of Babcock Hall http://www.wisc.edu/foodsci/store/).
