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Faith in action: Loka Initiative brings faith leaders and scientists together
The faithful are powered by belief; scientists demand evidence. What if the two groups joined forces to protect the earth? That's the goal of a new interdisciplinary collaboration housed in the Center for Healthy Minds.
Berlin conference explores influence of UW–Madison’s Professor Mosse
George Mosse was a pioneering historian and authority on Nazism who himself fled the Nazi regime. Students flocked to his UW classes, drawn by his charismatic style and his insights into European cultural history.
Organizational structure, leadership posts announced for Student Affairs
The university’s vision for student-related services takes shape, with Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Lori Reesor announcing an organizational structure and key leadership posts for the units reporting to her.
Chungyalpa has a knack for finding what people have in common
“Complexity is wonderful. Don’t let go of any bit of your own complexity,” she says. “What makes you feel different is actually what connects you to everybody.”
“Breakthrough” grants awarded to two agriculture researchers at UW–Madison
The competition asked scientists and engineers to build new, dramatic solutions to improve crop systems by harnessing all available technologies.
UW scholars receive major funding to study polarization and civic renewal
Journalism and mass communication researchers have received $1 million from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation to create a center that will expand a study of state and regional communications systems.
Cosmic ray exhibits, conference explore the universe’s mysteries
Event Horizon: portraits of three physicists captured holding an object that inspired their careers, and Messages from the Horizon, which consists of spinning LEDs representing black holes, are on display in the Main Gallery of the Memorial Union.
Sea Grant announces new coastal engineer
As Wisconsin Sea Grant’s coastal engineering outreach specialist, Adam Bechle will be dealing with erosion and flooding issues on the state’s Great Lakes shores.
Road closures will affect central campus weeks of July 22, 29
Beginning July 23, the northbound lane of Charter Street from University Avenue to Observatory Drive will be closed. Expect traffic delays and bus detours.
Cap Times Idea Fest returns to campus Sept. 13-14
Eric Holder will discuss gerrymandering, WARF's Erik Iverson will lead a panel on "How Does Madison Not Become Seattle?" and political scientist Kathy Cramer will highlight the Local Voices Network, among other events.
Summer Sweet Spots: Lakeshore Path
The Lakeshore Path is the ribbon that ties the entire Lakeshore Nature Preserve together. It's a great place to walk, run or bicycle and contemplate the beautiful view of the lake and the woods.
Get Social: Staying cool in #SummerHeat, celebrating #UWWomen150
The temperatures in Madison are climbing (as is the humidity) — and Badgers keep their cool by venting on social media.
Student to student: Old and new fun in Madison
Summer in Madison is one of the best, yet shortest seasons. There are endless activities and events to take advantage of, from iconic…
If it’s not the tundra, it’s the heat: 5 ways to cope
Extreme temperatures have been predicted in Madison for the next couple of days and we all know what that means. Desperately…
Badgerloop team sets sights on top prize in international competition
Students from the University of Wisconsin–Madison are facing off against teams from around the world with their concept for an ultrafast futuristic form of transportation in the fourth annual SpaceX Hyperloop Competition.
Wild rice project sows seeds for university, tribal collaboration
A graduate student is working on a project to build connections between the UW and Native American tribes around wild rice protection and restoration efforts.
IceCube: Antarctic neutrino detector to get $37 million upgrade
IceCube, which in 2018 helped unravel one of the oldest riddles in physics and astronomy — the origin of high-energy neutrinos and cosmic rays — has received new funding to expand the detector and its scientific capabilities.
UW lab gears up for another Antarctic drilling campaign
The UW–Madison Physical Sciences Laboratory, which specializes in making customized equipment for UW–Madison researchers, will once again lead drilling operations for the IceCube neutrino observatory.
González hired as new UW–Madison director of community relations
“I look forward to being a part of ensuring that the university is creating opportunities for all members of our community," González says.
Investigation into fungal infection reveals genetic vulnerability in Hmong
A new UW–Madison study has identified a specific genetic vulnerability among Hmong people that renders them more susceptible to the disease-causing fungus.