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Evite la desinformación sobre las investigaciones del COVID-19 y la influenza
La desinformación respecto a la ciencia no es nueva, pero puede ser particularmente problemática e incluso peligrosa durante la pandemia del COVID-19 que, hasta la fecha, ha enfermado a millones de personas alrededor del mundo.
Chemists look for ways to assess and improve indoor air quality
The research could be used to create technology to determine when air filtration is needed and to determine the best locations for air intakes
Instructors adapt hands-on labs to hands-off times
Ever since the University of Wisconsin–Madison announced the suspension of in-person instruction, faculty teaching science classes with lab components have scrambled to substitute hands-on, in-person labs with online videos or activities.
Academy adds new members from UW who ‘expand the boundaries of knowledge’
Six UW–Madison faculty — a bioethicist, psychologist, philosopher, historian, geographer and chemist — have been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
UW-Madison info about Executive Order on Immigration
According to UW–Madison’s Office of Legal Affairs, the restrictions in the executive order are limited to new applications made outside the U.S. for the next 60 days for “immigrant visas,” (those individuals seeking permanent residence in the U.S).
Maps provide zip code detail on risk of COVID-19 complications across Wisconsin
The data from the UW–Madison School of Medicine and Public Health will help public health officials and health systems prepare for hospitalizations, distribute protective equipment, or target communications to at-risk populations.
Educational engineering games take stay-at-home kids to the next level
UW–Madison engineers and Field Day Lab game designers have developed options for productive screen time for kids at home during the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020 Hilldale Awards honor 4 faculty in arts, sciences
One faculty member each from the arts and humanities, social sciences, physical sciences and biological sciences is selected from nominations by department chairs.
Avoiding misinformation about COVID-19 and influenza research
Read in Spanish Misinformation with respect to science is not new, but it can be particularly troublesome and even dangerous during the…
#BadgerAtHome: Share your experiences, join virtual festival
As the UW–Madison community adapts to learning and working remotely, we’re encouraging students to find/discover/create a sense of home and community by connecting with fellow Badgers virtually. It’s called #BadgerAtHome.
Travel cancellation extended through June 30
All UW–Madison sponsored travel is now cancelled through June 30. The measure was extended to the end of June to help keep employees safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Old-school cool: A look back on Earth Day
Wondering what Earth Day looked like for UW in 1970? Here are some old-school cool photos that flashback to the historic event.
On Earth Day, the world pauses
Sunlight shines through a stand of pine trees at the University of Wisconsin–Madison Arboretum this week.Today is Earth Day, which campus is marking with events and a virtual conference.
National scholarship will allow student to pursue graduate studies in early reading cognition
Lauren Schilling is among 18 college juniors nationwide selected to receive a 2020 Beinecke Scholarship, which provides $34,000 for graduate study in the arts, humanities or social sciences.
Essential staff keep campus moving forward during coronavirus closure
“Our campus community owes a debt of gratitude to these employees for leaning in and figuring out how to get things done at such a difficult time."
UW Certified Professional Coach Program offers free coaching for UW employees
“This is not just about what we’re going to do, but it’s about how we want to be. How do you want to show up in the world during this difficult time and beyond? Coaches help you process that.”
Volunteer opportunities and other ways for Badgers to give back
A collection of ways to volunteer during the pandemic, from donating to local food pantries to assisting frontline responders.
Researchers at UW–Madison lead data science coalition to aid with COVID-19
Early modeling results show that the speed of viral transmission has slowed since Wisconsin's first “Safer at Home” executive order, demonstrating that social distancing is necessary to stop the spread of the disease.
WARF commits $100K to scaling up COVID solutions
The new UW/WARF COVID-19 Accelerator Challenge is intended to speed development of prototypes and concepts that can be deployed in 6-12 months.
Administrative Improvement Awards recognize innovative employees and their ideas
The awards are for outstanding work in process, service and delivery redesign that increases efficiency, revenue channels or cost savings, or improves service delivery.