# Floating Classroom on the Water | Madison News

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Podcast: [Madison News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/madison-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7577991)
Published: 2026-09-12T21:26:19+00:00
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UW-Superior just launched a floating classroom—a repurposed 1970s research vessel named Sadie Ann, honoring a pioneering alumna and her family’s legacy. This nine-ton lab can carry 20 people, features wet/dry labs, water-access platforms, and even sleeping quarters for extended trips. Donated by scientists, meteorologists, and a generous family contribution, it’s designed to immerse students in real-world aquatic science—getting them to feel, smell, and truly understand the environment they study. Now serving UW-Superior and beyond, it’s a bold leap in hands-on education and research innovation. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/a1a54d4d64409d70

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