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Book about Great Lakes chosen for Go Big Read
“The Death and Life of the Great Lakes” tells the epic story of the lakes with an examination of the perils they face and the ways we can restore and preserve them for generations to come. Read More
Vel Phillips, UW–Madison grad and pioneering civil-rights leader, dies at age 95
As the first woman and first African American to ascend to major political posts in Wisconsin, Phillips said she found that her gender presented more roadblocks than her race. Read More
Three from UW–Madison elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
The inductees are: Gloria Ladson-Billings, a professor emerita in the School of Education; Robert C. Landick, a professor of biochemistry and bacteriology; and Gurindar S. Sohi, a professor of computer sciences. Read More
Student to student: “Spring” weather — expectations vs. reality
Believe it or not, the first day of spring was March 20. Since then, it has snowed seven times. Happy spring! Read More
Driverless shuttle to deliver rides at UW–Madison April 24–25
Members of the public can ride in an Autonom Shuttle from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days. The College of Engineering is home to the Wisconsin Automated Vehicle Proving Grounds. Read More
Women’s Shop Night a hit in Biological Systems Engineering
The Biological Systems Engineering department created a bi-weekly Women’s Shop Night to encourage more women to get hands-on experience in design and fabrication, and it's been a big success. Read More
Stem cell symposium to highlight clinical trials, safety and regulation
Speakers at the annual Wisconsin Stem Cell Symposium will discuss clinical trials involving stem cells, safety considerations and the regulatory environment under which ongoing stem cell work takes place. Read More
Two UW–Madison students named Goldwater Scholars; two receive honorable mentions
The Goldwater Scholarship is considered the most prestigious undergraduate scholarship in the natural sciences, mathematics and engineering in America. Read More
Line-skipping business takes top honors at UW–Madison innovation competition
Selected from among 35 student teams and student-led start-up companies, LineLeap received the $15,000 Qualcomm grand prize in the 2018 Transcend Madison Innovation Competition. Read More
Climate reporter Gillis is UW–Madison Science Writer in Residence
Justin Gillis twice traveled to Antarctica to chronicle ice sheets in danger of collapsing, covered the conference that created the Paris climate accord and was the principal author of the New York Times climate-solutions series “The Big Fix.” Read More
School of Nursing’s Bowers selected for nurse researcher hall of fame
She is known nationally and internationally for her seminal contributions to the science and practice of nursing in the care of older adults, especially those living in long-term care or residential settings. Read More
Innovative UW–Madison student team to unveil latest Hyperloop competition pod April 19
The UW–Madison Badgerloop team this week will reveal Badgerloop Pod III — its latest entry into the 2018 SpaceX Hyperloop Competition, an event designed to spur new ideas about an ultrafast, futuristic form of transportation. Read More
Research in the Rotunda
UW-Madison students shared their research findings with legislators, state leaders, UW alumni and others during Research in the Rotunda on April 11 at the Wisconsin State Capitol. Read More
Arboretum brews up partnership to turn unlikely fruits into local beer
Funk Factory of Madison is brewing two new beers flavored with ingredients from the Arboretum: Osage orange and American persimmon. Read More
EatStreet prospers eight years after idea was cooked up by UW–Madison students
Offering delivery has changed the business. “Before, our only job was to get more orders for our restaurants. Now it’s not just marketing; we handle all the logistics for restaurant partners,” the CEO says. Read More
UW student with political ambitions receives prestigious Truman Scholarship
UW-Madison senior Jordan Madden will be able to build upon his mission of helping others as the recipient of a 2018 Truman Scholarship. Read More
Tribal forests in Wisconsin are more diverse, sustainable
Researchers found that many of the differences between tribal and nontribal forests can be traced back to the lower density of deer on the tribal lands. Read More
UW funds will improve app to help vets at ‘Dryhootch’ coffeehouses
Dryhootch Coffeehouse is a place dedicated to the physical and mental health of U.S. veterans, and now it will use a new grant from the UW–Madison School of Medicine and Public Health to improve an app that connects vets to vets. Read More
Four computer-science business ideas win, and one already has customers
Competitions that encourage entrepreneurship are fundamental to economic and social progress in Wisconsin, the contest organizer says. Read More
Undergraduate Symposium shows value of mentorship
The annual Undergraduate Symposium on April 13 is an opportunity for students to show what they’ve learned, often with the help of a strong mentor. Read More