2026 Winter Symposium: Tiny Earth in Titletown

Friday, December 4th at 4-7PM CT

Lambeau Field — Green Bay, Wisconsin

Tiny Earth in Titletown connects students, parents, faculty, and community members from the region and across the country to showcase Tiny Earth students’ research in antibiotic discovery while spreading awareness of the antibiotic resistance crisis.

The evening will include two student poster sessions and a keynote speech (more details to come).

A student from Saint Norbert College explains their research poster to a visitor

Hosted by a committee of Tiny Earth Instructors at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, College of Menominee Nation, and St. Norbert College.

Registration and Poster Abstracts

Registration opens October 1, 2026.
General attendee walk-ins are welcome on the day of the event.
Attendance is free.

STUDENTS: Abstract submissions are due November 2, 2026.

Submit your research poster abstract and register to attend. Pairs and groups: Only one group member is required to submit an abstract and register.

Who’s invited:

Students
Family and friends—Students may register themselves and up to three guests. Additional guests should register separately.
Tiny Earth Partner Instructors (TEPIs)
Sponsors and Speakers

Tiny Earth is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible event. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please note it on the registration form or contact Tiny Earth at tinyearth@wid.wisc.edu. All requests must be made by November 30. We will attempt to implement late requests but cannot guarantee they will be met.

Keynote Speaker

Dr. Fred Appelbaum photos for 2013 Annual Report. Photo by Matt Hagen for Fred Hutch.

Fred Appelbaum, MD

Executive Senior Vice President
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

Professor
Division of Hematology and Oncology
University of Washington

Dr. Frederick Appelbaum is a pioneering researcher in hematologic malignancies with over four decades of contributions to laboratory and clinical science. In 1978, he published the first report demonstrating autologous transplantation as a curative treatment for malignant lymphoma. Since then, his work has focused on leukemia, immunotherapy, and allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation. Dr. Appelbaum has maintained continuous peer-reviewed funding from the NIH for 40 years and has authored or co-authored more than 700 peer-reviewed publications. His groundbreaking research has shaped modern approaches to cancer treatment and continues to influence the field globally.

Welcome Speakers

Chancellor Mike Alexander stands outside Rose Hall on the UW-Green Bay, Green Bay campus. Photo taken by Image Studios, Inc.

Michael Alexander

Chancellor, UW-Green Bay

Biography

Since being named seventh chancellor of UW–Green Bay in May of 2020, Chancellor Alexander initiated six strategic priorities to support the future of the University. One of those priorities is to renew and strengthen our commitment to sustainable practices and environmental stewardship. Dr. Alexander served as provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs from 2019-2020. During that time, he created an Office of Sustainability to improve efficiencies and increase the profile of UW–Green Bay as a campus traditionally engaged with environmental study; and restructured Graduate Studies and the Office of Grants and Research, setting the stage for the University’s growing research efforts. Dr. Alexander has degrees from the University of Georgia, UW–Milwaukee, and UW–Madison.

Christopher Caldwell

President, College of Menominee Nation

Biography

Dr. Christopher Caldwell, President of the College of Menominee Nation, is an enrolled member of the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin. He has led the College since February 2020, serving first as Interim President, and was officially elected by the Board of Directors in June 2021.

Dr. Caldwell is the fourth person to lead CMN. He has been in a range of positions at the College including student, director, adjunct, and President. An alumnus of the College, Dr. Caldwell began his higher education here at CMN earning his Associate’s Degree in Sustainable Development. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Natural Resources from the UW–Madison, a Master’s Degree in Environmental Science and Policy from UW–Green Bay, and a PhD in Environment and Resources from the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies at UW–Madison.

Sustainability is true to Dr. Caldwell’s core having served in previous positions of; Tribal Resources Director/Compliance, Enforcement Officer for the Menominee Indian Tribe, Forest Products Technician with the USDA Forest Service’s Forest Products Laboratory in Madison, student/intern with the U.S. Department of Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs-NCCE, Timber Market/Forestry Technician with Menominee Tribal Enterprises and the Director of the Sustainable Development Institute at CMN.

Anindo Choudhury

Interim Vice President and Chief Academic Officer, Saint Norbert College

Biography

Anindo Choudhury is Interim Vice President and Chief Academic Officer at St. Norbert College, where he’s also Professor of Biology and Environmental Science. He previously served as Associate Academic Dean and Director of the SNC Collaborative. Anindo earned degrees in Zoology and Parasitology from India and Canada and held research roles at the University of Toronto and USGS before joining St. Norbert in 2001. A leading parasitologist, he’s published 83 peer-reviewed papers—many with student collaborators—seven book chapters and served as Associate Editor for six international journals. He’s currently President of the American Society of Parasitologists. His awards include the Klopotek Innovative Teaching Award, Founders Award, and Educator of the Year. He also led the NSF S-STEM grant, the largest federal grant in the college’s history. Fun fact: several parasites—including two flukes, a tapeworm genus, and a tapeworm family—are named after him.

Kristen Raney

President, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

Biography

Dr. Kristen Raney has served as the president of NWTC since 2023. Under her leadership, NWTC launched new strategic priorities focused on strengthening K12 and transfer pathways, improving post-graduation success, and delivering the workforce needed by industry partners in Northeast Wisconsin. In 2025, NWTC was a Top 10 finalist for the Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. Dr. Raney has held multiple positions in both academic and student affairs, including faculty, dean, vice president, and vice chancellor. She is an Aspen Fellow and serves as a Peer Reviewer with the Higher Learning Commission. Dr. Raney earned degrees from Edgewood University, UW-Stout, and St. Cloud State University.

Savannah Hackey

Student, College of Menominee Nation

Biography

Savannah Hackey is a first-year student at the College of Menominee Nation (CMN) where she is pursuing her degree in Natural Resources and hopes to go into the forestry field or work with wildlife in the future. Her interest stems from her mother, who raised Savannah with a burning passion for Mother Earth and making a difference in any way she can. Recently, Savannah worked at the CMN Sustainable Development Institute as a fruit tree project assistant as part of a USDA NIFA-funded project to build a northern fruit tree consortium at CMN and with regional partners. Savannah’s main goal for the project was to get the community involved more, as well as educate and leave behind information about fruit tree maintenance and care for generations to come.

Sarah Miller

Executive Director, Tiny Earth, UW–Madison

Biography

Sarah Miller is the Executive Director of Tiny Earth, a global initiative based at the University of Wisconsin–Madison that empowers students to address the antibiotic crisis through hands-on research. A passionate advocate for equity in science, Sarah has dedicated her career to transforming STEM education to be more active and inclusive. She has led national efforts to redesign science teaching, authored foundational texts like Scientific Teaching and Entering Mentoring, and published in leading journals. Her leadership continues to shape the future of STEM education.

Schedule

Time (CT)	Session
2:00 PM	Doors Open Parking: When you arrive at Lambeau Field, enter the Northeast parking lot (Lot 3) off Lombardi Avenue. Parking is free. Entrance: Enter the stadium at the American Family Insurance Gate. Once inside, take the elevator or the escalator to Level 1 – Atrium Floor. The event will be held in the Atrium. Lambeau Field Parking & Entrance Map
2:00 – 4:00 PM	Registration and Poster Set-up Students: Plan to arrive no later than 4:00pm to register and set up your posters. Poster size: Max 40″x32″ (landscape or portrait). You will be assigned a poster number and location at registration. Binder clips and tape will be available to attach posters to the easels. Lambeau Field Atrium Map
4:00 – 5:20 PM	Welcome Address and Keynote Presentation
5:20 – 5:25 PM	Break/Transition to Posters
5:25 – 6:10 PM	Student Research Poster Presentations Session #1
6:10 – 6:15 PM	Break/Transition to Posters
6:15 – 7:00 PM	Student Research Poster Presentations Session #2
7:00 PM	Closing Remarks & Poster Take-down Students: Plan to remove your poster and disassemble your easel after the poster session; return the easel to the bins before leaving.