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Stainless steel design techniques could translate to biological world
A tool normally used to improve stainless steel and other metal alloys has now found application to a decidedly non-metallic substance: protein.
Seminar series looks at public policy, science, democracy
Researchers in public policy, natural and social sciences, engineering and medicine are mixing it up this year at the Science, Democracy and Public Policy Seminars.
Fact sheet: University of Wisconsin Nuclear Reactor
Built in 1960, the university’s 1 megawatt reactor is about 1/3000 the size of a commercial reactor and is used for…
Background on the UW–Madison Nuclear Reactor
For nearly 50 years, the research reactor at UW–Madison has been operated and maintained in a consistently safe and secure manner. Public research universities are by their nature open scholarly environments where knowledge is shared, and the research reactor lab at UW–Madison is no exception.
mtvU brings Microsoft chairman to computer science class
The 24-hour college network, mtvU, brought its popular "Stand In" series today (Oct. 12) to campus by hosting Bill Gates, Microsoft Corp. chairman and chief software architect.
William Cronon to open Gaylord Nelson Lecture Series
Environmental historian William Cronon will be the inaugural speaker in a lecture series at UW–Madison honoring the legacy of the late Wisconsin governor and U.S. Sen. Gaylord Nelson.
Septic systems may harbor antibiotic-resistant bacteria
A new housing development in Sun Prairie, Wis., is giving UW–Madison researchers a chance to test whether septic systems cause bacteria in groundwater to become resistant to antibiotics.
Photo exhibition features Lakeshore Nature Preserve, Arboretum
A panoramic photograph titled “Lily Pond” by Madison photographer Jamie Young is part of the exhibit “Into the Woods,” featuring Young’s nature…
Institute for Research on Poverty wins research center award
The Institute for Research on Poverty at UW–Madison has won designation as one of three Area Poverty Research Centers nationally by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Microsoft’s Bill Gates to visit campus Oct. 12
Microsoft chairman and chief software architect Bill Gates will speak to approximately 200 UW–Madison students on Wednesday, Oct. 12, on the topic of "The Impact and Opportunity of Technology: Why Computer Science? Why Now?"
Women’s Studies Program sends Wisconsin Idea around the world for 30 years
UW-Madison offers one of the nation’s oldest Women’s Studies Programs (WSP), founded 30 years ago this fall.
Wisconsin Book Festival, UW share symbiotic relationship
One trip to the Wisconsin Book Festival will convince anyone that we are a community of readers. This year’s festival, Thursday-Sunday, Oct. 13-17, is the fourth.
School of Music presents concerts by guest artists, faculty, alumni
Soloist, collaborative artist and pianist Lise Keiter-Brotzman of Mary Baldwin College will perform music exclusively by female composers in her concert at UW–Madison on…