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Cancer treatment spinoff takes top honor in life science at Governor’s Business Plan Contest
Lynx Biosciences is developing technology to choose the drug most likely to benefit a blood cancer patient by analyzing how the tumor cells respond. Read More
UW-Madison celebrates 50th anniversary of Consortium for Graduate Study in Management
The Consortium's mission is to enhance diversity in business education and management careers in the United States. The UW has been there from the beginning. Read More
Chemistry lessons from bacteria may improve biofuel production
Enzymes are one of the most expensive parts of making biofuels. UW researchers say if they can identify enzymes that work better, it could lead to cheaper energy. Read More
Conference will translate distance learning technology research into practice
Drawing on current research, the Distance Teaching & Learning conference will explore technology-enabled teaching environments, including virtual reality and multimedia. Read More
UW-Madison professor offers ‘Big Picture’ advice for new graduates
Graduation is a time for celebration, but it can also be filled with questions about the future. Christine B. Whelan remembers those days well. Read More
Job Title and Total Compensation Study begins
Recognizing that the University of Wisconsin’s most important resource is people, UW–Madison is collaborating with the UW System to begin a redesign of the current job titling and compensation structure. Read More
International flavor
More than 300 people attend the third annual South Madison International Community Night, held on the grounds of Villager Mall in Madison on June 2, 2016. The free community event included five international food carts, several musical performances and more than 20 family-friendly arts and science activities. Read More
University Research Park announces new associate director
Paul Muench is a graduate of UW–Madison’s Graaskamp Real Estate Program and holds a master’s degree in architecture from UW–Milwaukee. Read More
Five UW spinoffs among finalists in Governor’s Business Plan Contest
The contestants emerged from about 200 entries and three rounds of judging in the contest organized by the Wisconsin Technology Council. Read More
UW-Madison offers professional development certificate focused on ‘soft skills’
Surveys of senior-level executives indicate that businesses require competence in these areas and often find applicants lacking. Read More
Googling Madison: Software engineers boost tech giant
The search giant was looking to continue expanding from Silicon Valley. Google would not be here without UW–Madison, the local office's director says. Read More
Novel mouse model sheds new light on autism spectrum disorder
These sorts of studies cannot be performed in humans, hence the need to develop and study mouse models. Read More
Benefits of dance for older adults with Parkinson’s to be highlighted
The Summer Institute on Mental Disorders and the Older Adult will offer new strategies for social workers, nurses, physical therapists, psychologists and physicians. Read More
Free online course empowers college STEM instructors to improve their teaching
Participants will learn innovative teaching strategies as well as how to collect data on how well these approaches are in their own classrooms. Read More
Fast, stretchy circuits could yield new wave of wearable electronics
The advance by UW engineers could drive the Internet of Things and a much more connected, high-speed wireless world. Read More
Finalists announced for vice chancellor for finance and administration
Four finalists for the position of vice chancellor for finance and administration will begin giving public presentations on campus starting next week. Read More
Read On Wisconsin sponsors school visits by author Jacqueline Briggs Martin
The statewide, online literacy program is aimed at pre-K through high school students, promoting high-quality books throughout the year. Read More
Crystal growing contest gives middle, high school students a peek inside UW–Madison chemistry department
Hundreds of middle and high school students from across Wisconsin enjoyed some hands-on chemistry experience this spring through a crystal-growing contest organized by the University of Wisconsin–Madison Chemistry Department. Read More
Milwaukee foundation supports early-career faculty’s innovative research
For their distinct and innovative molecular research, two University of Wisconsin–Madison scientists have earned Shaw Scientist Awards from the Greater Milwaukee Foundation. Feyza Engin, assistant professor of biomolecular chemistry, and Srivatsan Raman, assistant professor of biochemistry, will each receive $200,000 in seed funding to advance their work. For more than 30 years, the Shaw Scientist Program has supported early career investigators pursuing promising ideas in biochemistry, biological sciences and cancer research. Read More
Deciding for others is more fun than doing it for ourselves, research shows
Making decisions can be tiring, but choosing a course of action for others is less draining and more enjoyable than when we do it… Read More