New white paper showcases value of UW–Madison’s in-state job creation, grad placement and economic recovery
With an annual statewide impact of $30.8 billion, the UW is a major contributor to Wisconsin’s economic growth, particularly when it comes to job creation and workforce development.
School of Pharmacy combats racial disparities in COVID-19 vaccination
Student pharmacists being taught to respectfully serve diverse populations through changes in the curriculum, including a new lecture about the history of racism in medical research.
UW–Madison joins Rockefeller Foundation’s pandemic prevention institute
The goal, says a leading UW researcher, is to “break through these silos and get us better public health outcomes and also more informed translational research.”
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"A school can identify quickly if a staff member or a kid who comes in the school who might have symptoms comes in the school and should get sent home."
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Chris Kucharik: Drought intensifies in southern Wisconsin
From March to May of 2021, Madison received 5.05 inches of rain, making it the 12th driest spring since records… More
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Arboretum Outdoor Program12:00 pm, Meet in outdoor classroom, east of Visitor Center
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Arboretum Outdoor Program1:00 pm, Meet in outdoor classroom, east of Visitor Center
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Speakers: Mark Stevenson and Jenny Vanderlin12:00 pm, Online
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Polar vortex, winter heat may change bird populations
Extreme winter weather events such as a polar vortex can push some species to the edge of survival. Yet winter tends to get short shrift in climate change research.
SMPH survey shows increase in total COVID-19 infections and effect of vaccine uptake
The third and final wave of an SMPH survey estimated more than 11% of participants had a positive COVID-19 antibody test due to infection with the virus that causes the disease — a two-fold increase from the second set of results in December.
Engineering students learn by solving real-world problems
Students overwhelmingly enjoy the classes that enable them to put their calculus, chemistry, physics and other knowledge to use.