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UW–Madison home to weather-predicting supercomputer

November 2, 2011

A new supercomputer designed to run weather prediction models is now the most powerful computer of its kind on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus, where researchers will help make those models more accurate.

Launch of new satellite will sharpen weather observations

October 28, 2011

From a launching pad at California's Vandenberg Air Force Base our newest weather satellite rose into orbit this morning, buoyed by know-how from the University of Wisconsin–Madison's atmospheric and space science community.

Microscope will give UW researchers powerful view of molecular structures

October 27, 2011

A successful campus-wide partnership will bring to the University of Wisconsin–Madison a powerful new electron microscope equipped to produce high-resolution, three-dimensional images of a wide range of biological samples.

Fungus causes deadly bat disease: last doubts removed

October 26, 2011

Scientists have proven that the fungus Geomyces destructans causes white-nose syndrome, a fast-spreading and highly lethal disease of bats.

UW-Madison to collaborate on new federal Climate Science Center

October 20, 2011

The University of Wisconsin–Madison is among several institutions that will collaborate through a new federal Northeast Climate Science Center to study the effects of climate change on ecosystems, wildlife, water and other resources.

UW–Madison’s Institute for Research on Poverty wins five-year national grant

September 30, 2011

The Institute for Research on Poverty at the University of Wisconsin–Madison was awarded a five-year national Poverty Research Center grant by the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE) in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

UW–Madison researchers win White House science award

September 29, 2011

The White House has named a pair of University of Wisconsin–Madison researchers and a recent alumnus to a list of the country's most promising researchers.

UW–Madison receives $23.5 million grant for healthy transformation

September 27, 2011

The Wisconsin Clearinghouse for Prevention Resources, a unit of University Health Services at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, announced today (Sept. 27) that it has received a $23.5 million federal grant to make it easier for Wisconsin residents to be and stay healthy.

Engineering professor to help guide safety in next generation of space exploration

August 22, 2011

Following the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's decommissioning of its 30-year space shuttle program earlier this summer, the agency will be looking in new directions for the future of space exploration - with University of Wisconsin–Madison expertise on board.

DOE awards UW–Madison engineers $5.6 million for future reactor technology

August 11, 2011

The U.S. Department of Energy Nuclear Energy University Program awarded five out of 51 grants nationwide to University of Wisconsin–Madison researchers in the Department of Engineering Physics.

UHS seeks $23.5 million in public health funding

July 18, 2011

The Wisconsin Clearinghouse for Prevention Resources, a unit of University Health Services (UHS) at UW–Madison, has submitted a grant application to the…

Senate confirms UW–Madison emeritus professor as deputy director of NSF

June 6, 2011

Cora Marrett, an emeritus professor of sociology at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on May 26 to serve as deputy director of the National Science Foundation (NSF).

Bresnick earns MERIT Award from National Institutes of Health

June 2, 2011

Engineering grads working at NASA will come to campus

April 12, 2011

They teach people how to walk in space, protect astronauts from decompression sickness and ensure spacecraft hardware is safe in flight. Three University of Wisconsin–Madison alumnae will visit campus this week to talk to students of all ages about their careers at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

UW-Madison nuclear expert to testify April 6 about U.S. reactor safety

April 5, 2011

In the wake of the devastating earthquake in Japan and the effects of the resulting tsunami on the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear reactors, Michael Corradini, a…

UW-Madison celebrates 50 years of Peace Corps, Wisconsin Idea with events

March 14, 2011

Celebrating 50 years of the Peace Corps and the state of Wisconsin's history of volunteerism and public service, the University of Wisconsin–Madison will host a variety of free and public programs featuring stories, film, poetry and some well-known former Peace Corps volunteers on Friday and Saturday, March 25-26, as part of "Peace Corps and Africa: 50 Years," an event honoring and assessing a half-century of volunteer service.

Kulcinski awarded NASA Exceptional Public Service Medal

February 24, 2011

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has awarded University of Wisconsin–Madison College of Engineering associate dean for research and Grainger Professor of Nuclear Engineering Gerald Kulcinski one of its highest honors for non-governmental employees. NASA Director Charles Bolden awarded Kulcinski the Exceptional Public Service Medal to recognize Kulcinski's leadership on the NASA Advisory Council from 2005 to 2009.

Drug courts test smart phone app to help addicted offenders

February 9, 2011

Smart phones make phone calls, play music, take pictures and keep track of your appointments. Now, researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison are investigating ways in which smart phone applications can help people deal with a chronic illness such as addiction.

UW-Madison chemist wins innovation prize

February 8, 2011

University of Wisconsin–Madison Meloche-Bascom Professor of Chemistry Martin Zanni is being honored for contributions to the advancement of science within his laboratory and beyond.

UW-Madison ranks eighth in Peace Corps volunteers

February 3, 2011

For the 11th year in a row, UW–Madison has placed in the top tier of the Peace Corps' nationwide list of large schools producing Peace Corps volunteers.