Join us for a spirited Founders’ Day gathering to celebrate everything we love about our university. Build connections with local alumni as you experience a fascinating presentation from Simon Gilroy, professor of botany at UW–Madison, who will discuss his research on growing plants in outer space. When Badgers connect, great things happen!
The cost is $28 per person, which includes a plated dinner featuring your choice of prime rib, hand-battered shrimp, or chicken cordon bleu. A cash bar will be available.
Register by May 2.
About the Program
Enjoy a special presentation:
These Tomatoes Are out of This World!
In the future, long-term space missions will rely on our ability to grow our own food — and perhaps even use plants to clean our air. But how does the harsh environment of space affect how plants grow? Meet one of the brilliant minds working with NASA on this very problem and learn about his discoveries!
Program Schedule
| 5:30 p.m. | Check-in |
| 6:30 p.m. | Dinner is served |
| 7:15 p.m. | Program begins |
| 8 p.m. | Event concludes |
About the Speaker
Simon Gilroy is a professor in the Department of Botany at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. His research focuses on how plants sense and respond to their environment. He works extensively with NASA on understanding how plants such as cotton and tomatoes grow on the International Space Station and is collaborating on plans for using plants in life support on future planetary bases. He is a 2024 recipient of the Bassam Shakhashiri Public Engagement in Science Award.
Additional Information
When you register, please inform us of any dietary restrictions you may have or physical accommodations you may require, such as captions, interpreting services, or other needs.
The WAA: Antigo Chapter will hold this event in accordance with all local public health guidance. Mask usage is welcome but not required. Participants who are sick are asked to stay home to help keep our Badger community safe and healthy. If conditions require a change to this event, you will be notified via email or phone call.
