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UW–Madison VisPy data visualization project awarded Chan Zuckerberg Initiative grant
A programmer is working to make scientific data easier to picture, from creating images of spiral galaxies based on theoretical data to visualizing satellite imagery.
Wilcots named dean of College of Letters & Science
The former interim dean, Eric Wilcots has championed a collaborative approach to decision-making and has consistently worked to advance the level of research and scholarship in the college.
Q&A: A look at social media behavior during the pandemic
"Most of us will be satisfied to just survive this crisis, much less use it to our advantage. Unfortunately, research shows that we often compare ourselves with others who are punching above their weight."
Program lets incoming freshmen earn credit early and build community
Now in its second year, Wisconsin Experience Summer Launch is an eight-week online program that allows incoming first-year students to take courses, earn college credit and begin to build their Badger community before they even set foot on campus.
Inbound Non-degree Seeking Exchanges Cancelled for Fall 2020 Semester
The university is cancelling incoming exchanges for the fall 2020 semester for international non-degree seeking students. This decision does not apply to students in other…
Phased return to on-campus research
The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate Education’s guide to resuming research in UW–Madison facilities is now available online.
COVID-19 canceled their variety show; students raised $341,000 for charity anyway
Members of the group Humorology say the coronavirus pandemic only heightened their fundraising resolve. Donations will benefit children who might otherwise go hungry.
Badger Talks video: A look at reopening after public health closures
There may be an inclination to hurry, with so many people eager for their lives to return to normal, but there are good reasons for moving slowly, Vicki Bier says.
SuccessWorks summer initiative to help students, recent alumni pursue career goals
Badgers on Track is a series of remote summer programs and opportunities to help students foster resiliency, build networking skills, gain experience, and secure jobs and internships with employers in Wisconsin and around the country.
Understanding ceramic ‘mortar’ of materials may reveal ways to improve them
Findings in a new study could aid in fine-tuning a new generation of ceramic materials, from silicon solar panels to superconductors and biomedical implants.
The winners: Cool Science Images 2020
Eyeball-licking geckos, wiggling brain cells and a whole planet’s worth of weather are among the winners in UW–Madison’s 10th Cool Science Image Contest. A panel of artists, scientists and science communicators judged the scientific content and aesthetic and creative qualities of the images and videos.
Schauer leads COVID-19 testing efforts at hygiene lab
James Schauer holds a unique position as both an air pollution expert and a leader in the state’s response to the pandemic.
40 years and counting, NOAA renews partnership with UW
CIMSS is recognized internationally for its satellite expertise, spanning geostationary and polar-orbiting platforms. This network of satellites forms the backbone of a global observing system developed to monitor our planet and ensure public safety.
CARES Act Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) Report
Originally posted 9:29 AM, May 22, 2020 and updated on October 21, 2020 The University of Wisconsin–Madison received funding from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and…
Storing carbon dioxide underground may be feasible for helping achieve climate goals
A new study shows that underground reservoirs currently have capacity to store enough atmospheric carbon dioxide to limit planetary warming to under two degrees Celsius (35.6 degrees Fahrenheit) relative to pre-Industrial temperatures by the year 2100.
Teaching machine learning to check senses may avoid sophisticated attacks
One approach is to make the algorithms multi-modal. Instead of a self-driving car relying solely on object-recognition to identify a stop sign, it can use other sensors to cross-check results.
Nanomaterial bests all others in blocking speeding projectiles
In the future, these new types of armor could potentially be used as a shield on military vehicles to provide enhanced protection from bullets, as well as on spacecraft to mitigate impacts from meteorite debris.
New order aims to promote public safety in campus gathering spots
The university has adopted a new order to ensure public safety through physical distancing and related public health measures as campus prepares to reopen.
New order aims to promote public safety in campus gathering spots
The university has adopted a new order to ensure public safety through physical distancing and related public health measures as campus prepares to reopen.
Employee Emergency Loan Program
UW-Madison has established an emergency loan program to provide assistance to those employees who are experiencing financial hardship because they have been placed on Position-Specific…