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Engine software from UW spinoff being used around the world
A good portion of the world’s major engine manufacturers are using engine simulation software developed by Convergent Science of Madison, which has deep roots in the UW–Madison department of mechanical engineering.
With UW Astronomy support, planets star at Madison Symphony Orchestra
MSO will perform “The Planets: An HD Odyssey” — Gustav Holst’s “The Planets” alongside images and video captured around our solar system by NASA probes and telescopes.
New study examines where and how climate change is altering species
A new study shows how and where changing climate conditions could affect the communities of species in any given area. In…
UW-Madison’s Institute for Research on Poverty named national Poverty Research Center
The Institute for Research on Poverty (IRP) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, the nation’s longest standing center for poverty research, has been awarded…
Paper examines news coverage of Trump
With the presidential election less than two months away, it can be easy to forget that Donald Trump was once considered a long shot. Key…
UW-Madison’s UniverCity Alliance helps Wisconsin communities innovate, grow
The UniverCity Year program is a partnership with a Wisconsin city, county or local organization that pairs faculty, staff and students with projects identified by the community.
UW-Madison among top universities for VC-backed entrepreneurs
UW-Madison ranked 14th worldwide among universities in a new report measuring how many graduates became entrepreneurs backed by venture capital.
Crossroads of Ideas makes fall 2016 debut Sept. 20
"Laboratory of Oligarchy” with journalism Professor Lewis Friedland will explore the meaning of oligarchy and how it can emerge in a democratic system.
Odyssey Project celebrates voting in South Madison
To demystify wards and ballots for Odyssey Project students and other community members, “A Celebration of Voting” will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. on Oct. 8 at the Urban League Community Room, 2222 S. Park St. The nonpartisan event will include information on where and how to vote, along with refreshments, guest speakers, door prizes, and activities for children.
New Graduate Study Room to open in Memorial Library
The evolving nature of graduate students' work through technology and resource gathering created growing demand for a modern, secure and collaborative workspace.
How rattlesnakes got, and lost, their venom
Millions of years ago, the ancestor of modern rattlesnakes was endowed with a genetic arsenal of toxic weaponry, but in a relatively short period of evolutionary time, different types of snakes kept different types of toxin genes, and shed others.
Advanced nano-cutter boosts emerging materials research at UW–Madison
The unique machine, the first of its kind in North America, is capable of milling in three dimensions with nanometer precision.
New symposium will showcase postdocs’ research Sept. 20
All students, postdocs, faculty and staff are welcome at the inaugural UW–Madison Postdoctoral Research Symposium on Tuesday, Sept. 20, from 1 to 4:15 pm.
Campus officials seek to strengthen IT governance
UW-Madison is launching a study of information technology governance and structure on campus. The effort will be led by Mike Lehman, a former UW interim vice chancellor and executive with Sun Microsystems.
New faculty focus: David Ronis
David Ronis, assistant professor, Karen K. Bishop Director of University Opera • Hometown: Syosset, N.Y. • Educational background: B.F.A. in voice, SUNY Purchase;…
A century on, celebrating the first Yiddish-language college course
Louis Wolfenson started teaching Yiddish at the UW in 1916, more than 30 years before Yiddish classes originated in New York City.
Bill Elvey leaving UW–Madison facilities post
Under Elvey’s leadership, the campus has continued to make progress on facilities development, operational flexibilities and an updated Campus Master Plan.
Chancellor Blank: After budget cuts, time for state to reinvest
Now is the time for the state to reinvest in its higher education system, University of Wisconsin–Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank told a crowd of about…
Science arcade night, storytelling headline 2016 Wisconsin Science Festival
Now in its sixth year, the festival continues to grow, with activities spanning 34 cities and towns in Wisconsin.
Tickets available for ‘Go Big Read’ author event
Go Big Read authors are such celebrities on the UW–Madison campus, their keynotes are becoming big-ticket events. To address such high demand, the event will use tickets this year.