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UW-Madison to train students in computational biology
A team of UW–Madison biologists and computer scientists has received nearly $5 million to train students to handle the increasingly complex problems that researchers in biology and medicine will face.
Professor erases stigma of being a good teacher
Chemistry professor Jim Taylor had an award named after him, but that's not something he wants to talk about. Taylor won't boast about his own achievements, but he readily touts the other exceptional teachers at the university.
UW partners with Menominee college
Some associate degree holders from the College of the Menominee Nation will be able to transfer to bachelor's degree programs at UW–Madison under a pilot program agreement signed April 29.
Nation critic Danto to speak May 2
Well-known philosopher and art critic Arthur Danto will present the lecture 'The Body in Philosophy, Art and Life' at UW–Madison.
Students vie in tech-based business plan competition
Student entrepreneurs will vie for more than $24,000 in prizes, and the potential to take their technology-based business ideas to market, Friday, April 26.
World Languages Day debuts
The first-ever World Languages Day Tuesday, April 16, at the university will introduce more than 600 high school students from across Wisconsin to the more than 60 languages and cultures taught at the Madison campus.
International biotechnology ethics forum planned
Ethical issues in biotechnology, including controversy and debate about cloning and stem-cell research, headline the first International Bioethics Forum Friday, April 26.
Earning and learning: Staffer revitalizes print shop
For several student employees, ASM Student Print in Memorial Union serves as a work setting in which they experience firsthand the challenges and rewards of running a small business.
Public talks on stem cells, biotechnology continue
A series of free public evening presentations exploring advances and issues in the biological life sciences, particularly biotechnology, the human genome and stem cell research, continues next week.
Conference to discuss N. Korea’s openings to the west
UW-Madison will host 15 world experts on North Korea April 12-13 at a conference on recent efforts by the government to open up its economy to outside trade and investment.
‘Journey to Selma: Bridge to Freedom’ rolls in May
UW-Madison students may apply to attend 'Journey to Selma,' a 10-day educational service trip to Selma, Ala., May 31-June 9.
Book charts trends in censorship
Free speech? Protective censorship? The debate is moving in new directions, sometimes prompted by advancing technology, according to the author of a revised and expanded book on the issue.
3 serve as writers in residence
Three journalists will visit campus in April to serve as writers in residence, delivering talks, and meeting with students and the public
The art and science of persuasion
For six years, John Dillard, professor of communication arts, has been giving his students hands-on learning experience with persuasive messages through his class, Theory and Practice of Persuasion.
Designer offers ‘kinetic’ take on everyday furnishings
We would still sit ourselves down in chairs if Tom Loeser weren't designing them. It's just that it wouldn't be nearly as much fun -- or as intellectually provocative.
Three journalists to serve as writers in residence
Three journalists will visit campus in April to serve as writers in residence, delivering talks, and meeting with students and the public.
Veterinary conference examines animal shelter issues
Sick, itchy or poorly behaved animals are less likely to find or keep a home. To improve the chances for cats and dogs in the shelter environment, the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Veterinary Medicine, in cooperation with the Wisconsin Federated Humane Societies, is sponsoring a Conference on Health Care and Animal Behavior in the Shelter Environment April 7-8 in Madison.