Researchers pinpoint cause of deadly Lake Michigan rip current
“No one in the world has ever documented this before,” said Chin Wu, professor of civil and environmental engineering. “Meteotsunamis are a new generation mechanism for rip currents.”
UW team finds key to common cancer pathway in discovery that could unlock new therapies
A team led by UW cancer researchers discovered an unexpected regulator of the critical protein p53, opening the door to the development of drugs that could target it.
UW–Madison researcher awarded “Make Our Planet Great Again” grant
Professor Carol E. Lee has just been awarded a grant from the French government to investigate the ability of plankton to evolve and adapt to a changing climate.
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Badgers crush Orange, advance to Frozen Four The top-ranked Badgers women's hockey team rolled in the NCAA quarterfinals Saturday in front of jubilant fans at LaBahn Arena, defeating the Syracuse Orange 4-0. See more
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Shane Hubbard: Midwestern flooding and beyond
Hubbard studies flood and natural disaster response. He can discuss how the widespread flooding throughout the Midwest fits in with… More
Events calendar
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Before the Foundation: Harry Steenbock and the Patenting of University Science, 1886-1925
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"Viral Markets: Economics, the Environment, and Emerging Disease in the 20th Century"1:30 pm, Fluno Center For Executive Education
WAA launches ‘Thank You, 72’ podcast and radio series
The Wisconsin Alumni Association has launched a new podcast and radio series called "Thank You, 72," that celebrates outstanding Badgers from Wisconsin’s 72 counties.
Barley experiment reveals plant science to fifth-graders
A big part of 5th grade science project is the emphasis on using controls and variables in scientific experiment. How much water did you use? How often did you water? Did using hot or cold water make a difference?
2019 Distinguished Teaching Awards
Ten faculty members have been chosen to receive this year’s Distinguished Teaching Awards, an honor given out since 1953 to recognize the university’s finest educators. Chancellor Rebecca Blank and Provost Sarah Mangelsdorf will present the awards at a 5 p.m. ceremony April 10 at the Pyle Center.