WaterMarks To Host City-Wide Event in Honor of NSF’s 75th Anniversary
Milwaukee, WI – April 8, 2025 – WaterMarks is thrilled to announce that we have received a supplementary grant to help the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) celebrate its 75th Anniversary on Saturday, May 10, 2025—officially recognized as STEM Day! Across the country, museums, planetariums, libraries, community-based organizations, parks, and universities will host engaging activities in honor of NSF’s milestone. Here in Milwaukee, we are organizing a city-wide celebration to highlight the WaterMarks project and NSF’s ongoing support. This exciting event will feature a full day of programming, running from 10 AM to 4 PM, including:
- Water related programming and NSF highlights at the Milwaukee Public Museum.
- Site-specific informal science and arts activities hosted by neighborhood partners.
- STEM activities and information led by Discovery World, Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewer District, and Milwaukee Public Museum at specific sites (to be announced).
- A free “hop-on/hop-off” shuttle bus connecting event locations.
Participants can learn about and celebrate water and water management in Milwaukee through various art and science activities at the following locations:
- Milwaukee Public Museum (800 W. Wells St., Milwaukee, WI 53233)
- G Marker at Green Tech Station (4101 N. 31st St., Milwaukee, WI 53216)
- H Marker along the Beerline Trail in Harambee/Riverwest (E Keefe Ave & N Richards St)
- H Marker at Harbor View Plaza (600 E. Greenfield Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53204)
- Ñ Marker across from Pulaski Park along the Kinnickinnic River (S 16th Street & W Harrison Ave)
- L Marker in Lindsay Heights (N 15th St & W North Ave)
- G Marker (installation pending) in Grasslyn Manor, Sherman Park (5555 W. Capitol Dr., Milwaukee, WI 53216)
How to Participate
Hop on a free WaterMarks shuttle bus to visit as many locations as you like! Each bus will have a knowledgeable host providing insights into Milwaukee’s water systems, their artistic intersections, and NSF’s crucial role in the project’s success. Prefer to explore on your own? Grab a “Field Atlas” (also available online) —designed by Reflo’s MKE Water Stories Program Manager, Michael Timm—to guide your adventure. About WaterMarks WaterMarks is currently funded by a National Science Foundation grant (AISL #2115637), managed through a partnership between City as Living Laboratory, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and the Center of Science and Industry (COSI).
Stay Updated
For more information and the latest updates on our NSF 75th Anniversary celebration on May 10 and the WaterMarks project, visit our website at www.watermarksmke.org/nsf75 or contact us directly. Let’s come together to celebrate science, art, and water in Milwaukee as part of this nationwide tribute to NSF’s 75 years of discovery and innovation!
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
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