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NAS panel takes stock of U.S. science literacy
Professors Dominique Brossard and Noah Feinstein are exploring the association between knowledge of science and public perception of and support for science.
A new kind of wood chip
A special collaboration could lead to biodegradable computer chips. The UW–Madison research team is lead by electrical and computer engineering professor Zhenqiang “Jack” Ma.
UW-Madison awarded NEH grant to preserve historic recordings
The award will ensure that listeners today and in the future will be able to hear rare fragments of Wisconsin and the Upper Midwest’s musical past.
Making molecules comfy: Ultimate challenge for UW’s ‘Glass Guy’
"If you ask an ordinary person, ‘What is glass?’ they will point to a window, but glass is a much broader category of materials,” says Mark Ediger.
Remembering late UW–Madison Zoology Professor Jack P. Hailman
Hailman was a professor emeritus of zoology and well-known experimentalist and animal behaviorist. His UW–Madison career spanned 30 years.
Holder to give keynote at Wisconsin Law School Hooding Ceremony
Holder served as the 82nd U.S. attorney general from 2009 to 2015 — the third-longest serving attorney general and the first African-American to hold the office.
New Morgridge research team leader foresees era of ‘smart microscopes’
Jan Huisken, a scientist who develops tools to image biology in its unaltered natural state, will lead the medical engineering focus area at the Morgridge Institute for Research.
Drought alters recovery of Rocky Mountain forests after fire
Researchers say warm, dry conditions in the years following fires impedes the growth and establishment of vulnerable new seedlings.
UW scientists say invasive species impacts much worse than thought
According to UW researchers, a single non-native species in a single inland lake has racked up $80 million to $163 million in damage.
Badgers returning to Sweet 16
Bronson Koenig hit a 3-point buzzer beater to lead UW past Xavier, 66-63, in the NCAA men's basketball tournament. Wisconsin will meet Notre Dame in the East Regional semifinals Friday.
Office for Civil Rights to visit campus, meet with students
OCR representatives will visit campus April 12-14 to conduct focus groups and host office hours.
2016 CSI Contest: Amazing pictures tell tales of science, nature
Ten images and two videos by UW–Madison students, faculty and staff have been named winners of the Cool Science Image contest.
Guidelines for political activity on campus
Members of the campus community are encouraged to participate in the political process, but students, staff and faculty are reminded of policies on what constitutes an appropriate space for political activity.
Cool Science Images 2016
2016 Winning Cool Science Images…
Single brain cells reveal genes controlling formation, development
The exploratory analysis may open a new window on understanding complex disorders like autism.
Study: Highly specialized high school athletes more likely to have certain injuries
Until now, little research has been done on sports specialization in high school athletes — and what that might mean for their health.
Hess, McAvoy to receive Outstanding Book Award
The American Educational Research Association is recognizing the School of Education's Diana Hess and Paula McAvoy for “The Political Classroom: Evidence and Ethics in Democratic Education.”
UW-Madison graduate programs ranked high by U.S. News & World Report
Several programs are ranked among the nation’s best in the 2017 edition of the magazine's “Best Graduate Schools.”
Wunk Sheek and partners host 47th On Wisconsin Annual Spring Powwow
The powwow provides an opportunity to participate in a contemporary native event, sharing and learning the culture of people indigenous to this area.
Committee names finalists for nursing dean
The School of Nursing search and screen committee has named two finalists, presenting its recommendations to Provost Sarah Mangelsdorf.