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Engineering online program honored
An association of more than 900 institutions and organizations of higher education that offer online learning, The Sloan Consortium (Sloan-C), has named the Master of Engineering in Professional Practice (MEPP) program at the University of Wisconsin–Madison's College of Engineering as the 2004 Most Outstanding Online Teaching and Learning Program.
Lands’ End funds scholars award
Lands' End is the first corporate sponsor of the UW E-Business Institute Scholars Program. This new program will provide financial support for students to research strategic e-business challenges and questions that are important to corporate sponsors and the Institute.
New technology predicts energy use, performance
Professional athletes, including cyclists and distance runners, will soon have a powerful new tool to predict energy expenditure and performance over a race, thanks to a unique collaboration between the University of Wisconsin–Madison and Saris Cycling Group of Madison.
Dane County businesses expect a bright future in 2005
Results of the just-released Dane County Economic Survey forecast a strong economic outlook for 2005.
Law School bloggers keep pace with business issues
For a cadre of Law School students, the business of business is, well, blogging.
New business-startup initiative announced
A nine-point program “to help create, support and sustain”new startup companies from the University of Wisconsin–Madison was announced today (Nov. 12) by the university’s Office of Corporate Relations (OCR).
Arlington Dairy Day to showcase new UW research
The eighth annual Arlington Dairy Day will be held at the Arlington Agricultural Research Station Dec. 8 to provide an opportunity for dairy farmers and others interested in dairy to learn how University of Wisconsin-Madiosn research can help them increase profitability and improve cow health.
Researchers to provide investors with a look inside the labs of UW–Madison
Bioscience researchers at UW–Madison will break away from their labs on Nov. 17 to share their work with a gathering of venture-capital investors and business executives attending this year's Life Sciences and Venture Conference at the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center.
Family Business Center hosts family-business play
The one-act play, “A Tough Nut to Crack”by Ira Bryck and the Play@work Performance Group, will be performed Tuesday, Nov. 2., at the Howard Auditorium in the Fluno Center.
Japan trip underscores role and value of UW–Madison
The trade mission of Governor Jim Doyle and Wisconsin businesses to Japan has ended, and the verdict is mission accomplished. From September 25 to October 1, a team of 27 university and corporate representatives visited Japan to network with and tour Japanese industry, discussing expansion of biotech and manufacturing markets between Wisconsin and Japan.
UW System patent management organization hires general manager
The WiSys Technology Foundation, Inc., the patenting and licensing organization for the University of Wisconsin System, has hired a full-time general manager to take the foundation to the next level of success.
Biological engineers hope to help take the world beyond oil
In recent months consumers have become all too familiar with spiking oil costs, and most experts agree that higher prices at the pump are likely here to stay. As the demand for alternative forms of energy grows, "green-thinking" engineers at UW–Madison are working to expand the world's fuel options.
Carol Bartz to get entrepreneurship award in Madison
Carol Bartz, CEO of Autodesk, the world's leading design software and digital content company, will be inducted into the Entrepreneur Hall of Fame, an honor bestowed annually by the Weinert Center for Entrepreneurship at the UW–Madison School of Business, on Tuesday, Oct. 12.
NSF grant aids state plastics industry
A project that partners students from across the state with UW–Madison professors and Wisconsin companies could help boost the state's plastics industry in years to come.
New language institute prepares students for the global marketplace
UW-Madison, which has more world languages courses than any other college or university in the United States, has created the Language Institute to help prepare graduates to compete for job opportunities in the global marketplace.
Applied corporate finance center celebrates expanded facilities
The Nicholas Center for Applied Corporate Finance at the School of Business celebrated its new facilities in Grainger Hall on Sept. 30.
Student projects aid area small businesses
A semester-long project through UW–Madison's Small Business Development Center in the School of Business gives small businesses in and around Madison a jump-start on creating business plans while university students receive hands-on training for future jobs.
UW to start master’s program in occupational therapy
Beginning next summer, UW–Madison will launch a master's-level program in occupational therapy.