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Packard Foundation grant boosts a dirty hunt for DNA
The dirt beneath your feet holds many secrets, not the least of which may be the next miracle drug.
UW-Madison demographer gets far-flung questions and far-reaching results
When Paul Voss tells you, "The day is punctuated by phone calls and e-mails," you might respond, "So is mine."
What makes the census so costly and time-consuming?
In the 1990 census, only 65 percent of American households voluntarily returned their questionnaires
What is the American Community Survey?
To prepare for the 2010 Census, Voss helped develop the American Community Survey
Study finds tenuous link between gender and self esteem
Popular assumptions about a cavernous self-esteem gender gap may be greatly exaggerated, according to a new analysis of nearly 150,000 respondents by University of Wisconsin–Madison psychologists.
New director named for Land Tenure Center
Harvey M. Jacobs, a professor of urban and regional planning, has been named the new director of the Land Tenure Center at UW–Madison, effective July 1.
Greene to focus on gender equity, faculty development
When Linda Greene broke into the collegiate teaching ranks in the late 1970s, she was a trailblazer.
Revitalizing State Street focus of new plan
A new report released Tuesday, July 20, outlines several recommendations to improve the business climate, enhance the physical appearance and streamline the management of one of Madison's greatest downtown assets: State Street.
Guries to receive forestry education award
Raymond Guries, professor of forestry, will receive the Carl Alwin Schenk Award from the Society of American Foresters at its 1999 National Convention in Portland, Ore. on Sept 11.
Regents approve 1999-2000 operating budget and tuition rates
The UW System Board of Regents Monday, July 19, adopted a $2.9 billion budget for the 1999-2000 academic year and set tuition rates in the absence of an overall state budget for the 1999-2001 biennium.
Students’ smoothie pies earn spot in ‘food fight’
Food science students have earned a finalist spot in a national competition by inventing a healthy taste treat, "smoothie pies."
New environmental health facility dedicated
The Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene Environmental Health Division facility, dedicated June 18, is expected to help WSLH scientists expand their research in exploring the link between the environment and human health.
Dairy compacts are bad public policy, experts say
As Congress considers enlarging interstate dairy compacts, a new study by three UW–Madison agricultural economists labeled the compacts "bad public policy."
Wisconsin lands federal transportation research center
Wisconsin is behind the wheel of a multi-million dollar Midwest transportation research center, thanks to an innovative partnership forged between UW–Madison engineers and state officials.
Kettl urges reforms for U.S. energy department
The U.S. Department of Energy is "hamstrung by the accumulation of 50 years of organizational structures" that have been focused on "a very different time and a fundamentally different mission," according to testimony by a UW political science professor.
New study examines scope of partner violence
A new study of violence between intimate partners by two UW–Madison psychologists reveals a problem of disturbing scope, with as many as one third of respondents reporting being either victims or perpetrators of physical abuse.
Ackerman to lead weather satellite science group
Professor Steven A. Ackerman has been named director of the Cooperative Institute for Meteorological Satellite Studies at UW–Madison.
Observatory Drive closes July 14-19
Observatory Drive between Liz Waters and the top of Bascom Hill will be closed starting Wednesday, July 14, for patching and final resurfacing, concluding last year's water utility project.
Interim director named for Equity and Diversity Resources
Luis A. Pi–ero, associate director of the Equity and Diversity Resource Center at UW–Madison, has been named the center's interim director.
Two humanities grants go to UW–Madison
Two UW–Madison projects, both dealing with African art and culture, have won grants from the Wisconsin Humanities Council.