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UW authors critique community-university partnerships in UNESCO report
September 17, 2015A new landmark report on community-university research partnerships from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) features a critical analysis of practices in the United States from two University of Wisconsin–Madison authors.
UW–Madison to open Federal Statistical Research Data Center
September 17, 2015Interdisciplinary research with the potential to inform policymaking will receive a huge boost Sept. 21 with the dedication of a new University of Wisconsin–Madison Federal Statistical Research Data Center, or FSRDC (http://rdc.wisc.edu), on the UW campus.
Cow feed efficiency project builds on a century of UW–Madison dairy R&D
September 16, 2015It's a cool and dusty morning on the Rosy-Lane farm, located just south of Watertown, Wisconsin. Lloyd Holterman creaks back in his kitchen chair with a cup of hot coffee in hand. A skid-loader hums outside.
Wisconsin Science Festival embraces ‘Made in Wisconsin’ theme
September 15, 2015A robot zoo, carbonated fruit and virtual reality simulations are just a handful of the experiences to be had at the 2015 Wisconsin Science Festival, held this year from Oct. 22 to 25.
UW and City of Madison selected for ultra high bandwidth applications
September 14, 2015The University of Wisconsin–Madison and City of Madison are among 15 communities to participate in plans by the public-private nonprofit group US Ignite for ultra-high speed broadband networking - part of an effort to foster the creation of next-generation Internet applications that provide transformative public benefits.
UW-Madison researcher selected for national workforce, higher ed board
September 1, 2015Angela Byars-Winston describes herself this way: “I’m a social scientist in an M.D. world.” She’s a trained vocational psychologist — someone who studies and practices the psychology behind how people choose and are successful in careers —and an associate professor in the UW–Madison School of Medicine and Public Health.
Wisconsin School of Business helps Capital Brewery tap into craft beer markets
August 27, 2015The craft beer market is booming, which is good news for Capital Brewery, one of Wisconsin's first craft breweries and an iconic Madison brand. But the craft scene shifts quickly, and to keep up, Capital recently enlisted help from the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Communities have turned to water resources program for 50 years
August 25, 2015Lake Marion is a shallow sliver of a lake on the edge of Mazomanie, Wisconsin. Created in the 1850s by a dam that fed a nearby mill, the lake has become a valuable aquatic habitat and a popular bass fishing spot for locals.
CALS researchers deploy insect ‘birth control’ to protect cranberries
August 20, 2015It's no fun being a male moth in one of Shawn Steffan's cranberry research plots. When the time comes to mate, it's tough to find a partner.
Getting students ready to learn through well-being exercises
August 19, 2015Wisconsin elementary school teachers are incorporating simple mental exercises in the classroom to promote well-being, thanks to a partnership between the Madison Metropolitan School District and the Center for Investigating Healthy Minds at the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Waisman Center.
WRAP exhibition celebrates 75 years of homegrown Wisconsin art
August 17, 2015What does the world look like to Wisconsin visual artists? Since 1940, the Wisconsin Regional Art Program (WRAP) has allowed us to see through their eyes by encouraging self-expression in all corners of the state. WRAP’s 75th anniversary culminates in an exhibition that showcases homegrown artistic vision.
Researchers study Wisconsin’s deepest natural lake to help preserve ‘an ecological jewel’
August 10, 2015UW-Madison researchers have teamed up with community leaders to analyze Green Lake, Wisconsin's deepest natural inland lake and a crucial habitat for lake trout and other cold water species.
Chancellor visits Wausau businesses to discuss partnerships
August 10, 2015What do business leaders in central Wisconsin say they need above all else? That’s the question Chancellor Rebecca Blank asked at a recent meeting with executives whose companies have global reach. The answer: talented workers.
Sea Caves Watch promotes kayaker safety in northern Wisconsin
August 5, 2015A public safety project initiated by the University of Wisconsin–Madison to prevent kayaking tragedies has been turned over to the National Park Service and several partners.
Wisconsin’s fish – all of them – star in new poster series
August 4, 2015Fully grown, the least darter is one inch long — Wisconsin’s smallest fish. The lake sturgeon, which can grow to more than 6 feet in length, is Wisconsin’s biggest. In between are 181 other species, and each and every one of them will soon have its moment in the spotlight, thanks to scientific illustrator Kandis Elliot.
Urban Horticulture Day set for Aug. 15
July 31, 2015Want some fresh ideas for your home garden? Stop by Urban Horticulture Day at UW–Madison's West Madison Agricultural Research Station on Saturday, Aug. 15 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
New online tool puts Madison lakes on the map — and in the forecast
July 30, 2015Imagine packing the car, herding your family on board and heading to the lake, only to find green, scummy water or a closed beach at your destination. Up until now, it's been an all-too-common end to summer travel plans in Wisconsin. But a new online tool can send people to clearer waters.
Chancellor visits Oshkosh Corporation, site of UW-industry collaboration
July 29, 2015After seeing firsthand the technologies that Oshkosh Corporation is building in Wisconsin and sending around the world, UW–Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank stressed the value of collaboration between premier public research institutions and companies such as Oshkosh, which employs nearly 100 UW–Madison alumni.
Smaller and smarter antennas for military use
July 23, 2015When it comes to protecting the men and women of the armed forces, University of Wisconsin–Madison researcher Nader Behdad focuses his work on an obstacle most people wouldn't associate with combat: the physical limitations of low-frequency antennas.
Chazen becomes a resource for more than just art
July 21, 2015As Russell Panczenko discusses the ways in which people use the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Chazen Museum of Art, the word “comfortable” comes up frequently – particularly in reference to students and visitors who are not art historians.