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Happy Founders’ Day 2016
Founders' Day commemorates the first class held at UW–Madison on February 5, 1849. Chancellor Rebecca Blank talks about why we observe this celebration of the University of Wisconsin–Madison — past, present and future.
Chancellor Blank highlights progress, need for investment
She urges a renewed commitment to keeping UW–Madison among the top public universities at a time when peer institutions are seeing greater investment from their respective states.
Zika virus at a glance: Be prepared
University Health Services shares information and suggested precautions for dealing with the virus, which has now appeared in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Researchers home in on why female newborns are better protected from brain injury
A protein found in the brains of mice is present at higher levels in females, which offers them stronger protection against one type of injury.
Small-scale protein production a big business for UW spinoff
Unlike many young biotech spinoffs, Fritz Schomburg's company — Lytic — earns its income not from federal research grants, but from shipping product.
Lithium battery component found to harm key soil microorganism
The growing use of nanoscale materials in the rechargeable batteries that power portable electronics and electric vehicles may have untold environmental consequences.
Contest seeks more amazing science images
To recognize the artistic merit of scientific imagery, the sixth annual Cool Science Image Contest is soliciting the most stunning visuals from student, faculty and staff scientists.
Podcasts showcase stories, science and secrets behind UW–Madison research
The first season of Science Narratives addresses social robotics, highlighting the work of Bilge Mutlu, director of the Wisconsin Human-Computer Interaction Lab.
Meet the 2016 Spring Commencement speaker
Russell Wilson’s athleticism and leadership have made him a star on and off the field since high school.
UW-Madison places among top teams in SpaceX Hyperloop competition
A team of engineering students won 3rd place overall in a worldwide competition to design a pod for shuttling people on the futuristic high-speed transportation system known.
Biotech degree for working adults links science, business, law
As biological technologies advance, UW–Madison is preparing adult students to capitalize on that trend through a career-changing master’s degree in biotechnology.
UW-Madison to host discussion on bipartisan poverty proposals
Arthur C. Brooks, a prominent conservative voice in matters of economic and social policy, will deliver the Institute for Research on Poverty’s New Perspectives in Social Policy lecture.
New coursework will prepare social workers for aging population
New graduate options will be offered in fall 2016 through the part-time Master of Social Work Program offered in Eau Claire and Madison.
Bundled up
A student keeps warm in her Badger hat as she walks along Linden Drive at the University of Wisconsin–Madison during a class change on Jan.
Advisory: Morgridge Campus & Community Summit
The University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Morgridge Center for Public Service celebrates 20 years of campus-community collaboration.
Games no laughing matter as science teachers, designers work together
Learning by doing is central to the Field Day Lab’s philosophy, says director David Gagnon. "Why give people games when they can create games?"
Virtual reality makes its best users the most queasy
In a twist of virtual fate, people with the best 3-D vision are also the people most likely to suffer from motion sickness while using virtual reality displays.
Lewis Thomas Prize to be awarded to Wisconsin’s Sean Carroll
Carroll was instrumental in building the field of evolutionary developmental biology, known colloquially as evo devo.
Arts Institute director search underway
“We are looking for a dynamic leader who will be the champion of the arts on campus and beyond,” says search committee chair Jennifer Angus.
Nanosheet growth technique could revolutionize nanomaterial production
Tiny sheets of the semiconductor zinc oxide could have huge implications for the future of a host of electronic and biomedical devices.