Words with Nerds: Wisconsin Science Festival Edition
Thursday, October 15, 2026 Doors: 6:30 PM $15 ADV | $20 DOS | $10 Student Crucible Madison 3116 Commercial Ave, Madison, WI, 53714 https://www.cruciblemadison.com/events/2026-10/words-nerds-wisconsin-science-festival-edition
As part of the Wisconsin Science Festival, the infotainment series "Words with Nerds" will host a special edition on October 15 at Crucible in Madison. Hosted by Sasha Rosser, the event features a hybrid format of academic presentation and stand-up comedy, with scheduled speakers including Anupreksha Jain, Sarah Adelman, and Dr. Sepehr Vakil. Topics for the evening will span entomology and Iranian geopolitics, showcasing the series' signature blend of research-driven lecturing and humor.