Tag Research
Future wearable device could tell how we power human movement
Tested initially on a person's Achilles tendon, the new approach being developed by UW engineering researchers could apply to fields ranging from orthopedics, rehabilitation, ergonomics and sports. Read More
UW nursing dean, sleep research key to policy statement on nurse fatigue
School of Nursing Dean Linda Scott is helping sound a wake-up call on the subject of nurse fatigue, and encouraging nurses and employers to get educated on the topic. Read More
Study shows undocumented immigration doesn’t increase violent crime
The impact of undocumented immigration — especially on public safety — remains a contentious topic of discussion in the United States, but "the conversations are occurring in a vacuum of data,” says researcher Michael Light. Read More
Driverless shuttle to deliver rides at UW–Madison April 24–25
Members of the public can ride in an Autonom Shuttle from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days. The College of Engineering is home to the Wisconsin Automated Vehicle Proving Grounds. Read More
Research in the Rotunda
UW-Madison students shared their research findings with legislators, state leaders, UW alumni and others during Research in the Rotunda on April 11 at the Wisconsin State Capitol. Read More
Tribal forests in Wisconsin are more diverse, sustainable
Researchers found that many of the differences between tribal and nontribal forests can be traced back to the lower density of deer on the tribal lands. Read More
Undergraduate Symposium shows value of mentorship
The annual Undergraduate Symposium on April 13 is an opportunity for students to show what they’ve learned, often with the help of a strong mentor. Read More
How talking more can make you better at listening — to foreign languages
The typical foreign language class spends much of its time listening to fluent speakers, but new UW research shows that the students should spend more time talking. Read More
Snowfall patterns may provide clues to Greenland Ice Sheet
A new UW–Madison study describes a unique method to measure snowfall on the Greenland Ice Sheet that could help answer some key questions. Read More
Grad student researches native bee habitats in urban areas
In surveying Madison’s native bee populations, Vera Pfeiffer hopes to provide a better, more informed context for policies that can make the habitats we share with pollinators more biodiverse. Read More
26 UW–Madison students awarded prestigious NSF fellowships
The NSF fellowship program selects high-potential scientists and engineers in the early stages of their careers, providing awardees with support for graduate research training in STEM fields. Read More
Waisman Center welcomes a center leader to director position
Qiang Chang, a longstanding member of the University of Wisconsin–Madison Waisman Center’s leadership team, has been named the new director of the center following a nationwide search. Read More
Here is how a cat can hinder children learning new words
A new study found that familiar objects more interesting to children reduced their ability to learn new words associated with novel objects. Read More
Researcher follows dairy cows’ carbon footprints from barn to field
A study by UW–Madison dairy scientists, engineers and agronomists to see how a cow’s breed and forage consumption affect the greenhouse gases generated by her gut and her manure. Read More
Long-term cancer survivor beats odds, prompts study
The unusual case of Margaret “Peg” Geisler has inspired an international search for “extreme survivors” of metastatic breast cancer. “They never teach you about patients like Peg in medical school," says UW Health oncologist Mark Burkard. Read More
Is there life adrift in the clouds of Venus?
An international team of researchers led by planetary scientist Sanjay Limaye of UW–Madison’s Space Science and Engineering Center lays out a case for the atmosphere of Venus as a possible niche for extraterrestrial microbial life. Read More
Spiders and scorpions have co-opted leg genes to build their heads
New research shows that the common house spider and its arachnid relatives have dispensed with a gene involved in creating segmented heads, instead recycling leg genes to accomplish the task. Read More
Grant to fund study of entrepreneurial ecosystems at universities
The Wisconsin School of Business has received funding to study how to improve university entrepreneurial ecosystems to drive economic growth. Read More
Decades of research identify source of galaxy-sized stream of gas
The answer will help astronomers understand how galaxies, including the Milky Way, form and change over time. Read More
When communicating with color, balance can be a path to accuracy
UW-Madison Researchers found that the best colors to use for waste bins are shades of white for paper, red for plastic, pale blue-green for glass, dark grey for metal, dark green for compost, and black for trash. Read More