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Big night for Badger volleyball team
The Badgers volleyball team defeated Howard University Thursday in the first round of the NCAA Division 1 tournament at the UW–Madison Field House.
Novel catalysts improve path to more sustainable plastics production
The second most-produced organic chemical in the world, propene is a key component of plastics found in consumer goods such as electronics, clothing and food packaging.
UW alumni receive Schwarzman scholarships for study in China
Brian Drout and Chien Sheng will receive full tuition for a one-year master’s degree program at Tsinghua University in Beijing.
Badgers take a bite out of Big Apple
Our new video series, "Big Apple Badgers," debuts with Jeff Sprecher, a UW–Madison College of Engineering graduate who is chairman of the New York Stock Exchange.
Magnetic brain stimulation can bring back stowed memories
The lab of Brad Postle, a psychology professor at UW–Madison, is challenging the idea that working memory remembers things through sustained brain activity.
Encore for three award-winning administrative teams
Supplemental awards are intended to reward a continuing commitment to providing outstanding administrative service in support of academics, research, student services, outreach or administration.
Campus to pause FLSA implementation
With the legal outcome of new federal regulations governing overtime eligibility currently in question, the University of Wisconsin–Madison will pause its implementation of changes that were scheduled to take effect Dec. 1.
Writers’ Institute provides transformative experience for lifelong learners
Many hopeful writers have found a path to publishing through the UW–Madison’s Writers’ Institute. The 28th annual event is scheduled for March 24-26 at the Madison Concourse Hotel.
Split brain activity allows you to listen and drive, research shows
A team of University of Wisconsin–Madison consciousness researchers has used brain imaging to show how the brain allows you to drive a familiar path while concentrating on a radio show: It literally splits the tasks in two.
Study shows many lakes getting murkier, but gives hope for improvement
While water clarity in most Wisconsin lakes has not changed in 20 years, researchers say the fact that more lakes are getting worse signals there is work to be done.
Smeeding, known for income/poverty research, named as Galbraith Fellow
The American Academy of Political and Social Science (AAPSS) has named La Follette School Professor Tim Smeeding as its John Kenneth Galbraith Fellow for 2017.
Young children’s spatial talk predicts their spatial abilities
Researchers are hoping that focusing on this early in childhood will promote interest in the science, technology, engineering and math fields.
Gifts with Badger appeal
What's on your holiday shopping list this year? Consider a gift that shows your UW–Madison pride. Browse our annual gift guide and maybe you'll even find something to tuck into your own stocking.
Jo Handelsman named director of Wisconsin Institute for Discovery
Handelsman, a Yale professor and White House science official, has a long history with UW–Madison.
Memorial Union first floor to reopen on Dec. 5
Memorial Union’s first floor will reopen Dec. 5 at 3 p.m. with the Daily Scoop, Badger Market and Peet’s Coffee & Tea serving customers and comfortable study space available.
OnLume receives SBIR support for image-guided surgery innovation
The novel technology was developed in collaboration with researchers at the Morgridge Institute for Research and UW–Madison.
Food scientist aiding fuel ethanol with new engineered bacteria
James Steele’s new company, Lactic Solutions, is advancing a judo-like remedy: using genetic engineering to transform enemy into friend.
Cancer signaling pathway could illuminate new avenue to therapy
The study could establish new avenues of therapeutic treatments for many types of solid tumors.
Gut’s microbial community shown to influence host gene expression
The upshot of the study is another indictment of the so-called Western diet, high in saturated fats, sugar and red meat.
OCCFR helps UW–Madison students with dependent children
Sagashus Levingston has spent the last 10 years working towards a master’s degree in African American Studies and a Ph.D. in English Literature. And she’s done all this while raising six kids.