Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery, Research facility and science center at University of Wisconsin, Madison, United States.
The Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery spans 303,300 square feet across five stories, housing both public research facilities and private laboratories under one roof.
The facility opened in December 2010 through a partnership between the University of Wisconsin, Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation, and private donors John and Tashia Morgridge.
The institute merges scientific research with arts and humanities, bringing together experts from multiple disciplines to solve complex problems in dedicated research hubs.
The building operates Monday through Friday from 7 AM to 8 PM and Saturdays from 9 AM to 8 PM, with event spaces accommodating up to 1,200 people.
The facility incorporates 75 geothermal boreholes extending 300 feet underground, enabling natural temperature control and reducing annual energy consumption by 10 percent.
GPS coordinates: 43.07292,-89.40810
Latest update: May 2, 2025 21:54
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