What We Do
Our objective is to increase community engagement in science education, public health, and sustainability.
Science Alive
The Science Alive program provides hands-on, science-based experiences for schools, community centers, and public venues.
Unleaded
The Unleaded program increases awareness about lead in our environment and works to reduce lead exposure through lead education, sharing community resources, and collaborating with community partners.
Urban Garden Project
The Urban Garden Project empowers urban communities to sustainably grow their own food and make food choices that benefit their health and the environment.
News
Read about MASA highlights, local science news & policy, and scientists in our community.
Actual Living Scientist: Neal Korfhage
Glassblowing is a scientific art form that uses heat to melt and form glass into …
Wisconsin Rocket Society Reaches for the Stars
Madison, WI- A soaring new STEM organization called the Wisconsin Rocket Society is setting out …
Preserving America
On October 30th, Milwaukee Area Science Advocates (MASA) had the opportunity to present a canning …
Science and Policy for 2018 Wisconsin November Midterm Election
On November 6th, Wisconsin will hold a midterm election to elect offices of the Governor, …
The Science of Nursing: Actual Living Scientist Mary Sayles
“Regardless of what profession you are in, you need to be passionate about what you …
PRESS RELEASE: Dumpster Divers to Conduct Realtime Trash Audit of the Bay View Bash
The disgusting job is part of a serious effort to move this street festival to …
Events
Check the calendar for our upcoming MASA events and events throughout the Milwaukee area.
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Get Involved
Help advocate for science in the Milwaukee Area!
Milwaukee Area Science Advocates (MASA) is 100% volunteer run and relies on passionate and motivated people like you! We’re a friendly group of scientists and science enthusiasts and we’d love your help in the following teams:
- Community Engagement – event & program planning, writing, tabling
- Marketing – social media, editing, graphic design
- Operations – IT, human resources, recruiting
- Finance – fundraising, bookkeeping, grant writing
- Event Volunteer – day of event assistance
Please fill out the form below to share how you’re interested in volunteering. Join us at our monthly Community Meeting on the 3rd Thursday of the month at Full of Beans Cafe from 7-9pm!
Keith and Will demonstrate our DIY Microscope at COA Goldin Center’s Beyond the Book Bag Community Event.