Biologist does the math to get inside cells
David Baumler’s computer is full of bugs, but the UW–Madison Genome Center scientist isn’t the least bit worried about it. That’s because Baumler’s bugs aren’t the malicious, viral kind, but elegant mathematical representations of bacteria that are taking the study of cells out of the Petri dish and into the PC
Be the We
We Conserve is about building campus partnerships at UW–Madison to help protect the environment; an innovative composting project is just one example of a collaboration that works.
When the subject you study saves your life
What’s it like when a scientist who studies stem cells becomes a patient who receives them to save his life?
Milestones
Neeraj Arora, School of Business, was named the John P. Morgridge Chair in Business Administration, effective July 1. Gregory DeCroix, School of Business, was named…
Author visits campus as part of Go Big Read
Go Big Read is the university’s new common-reading program, intended to engage all readers — students, faculty, staff and the community — in a shared academically focused experience. Chancellor Biddy Martin selected Michael Pollan’s “In Defense of Food: An Easter’s Manifesto,” which examines modern American food culture, nutrition and health.
Leading the effort to change personal health records
How do you manage your personal health information? From a shoebox? An expandable folder? Your doctor’s new Web-based software?
“In Defense of Food” author visits UW–Madison
Author Michael Pollan will address the campus and community in a pair of events at the University of Wisconsin–Madison this week, during a visit that's part of the Go Big Read common reading program.
Nobel Prize-winning chemist to give Bernstein Lectures
Renowned chemist Ahmed Zewail will give two lectures as part of the University of Wisconsin–Madison Richard B. Bernstein Lectures in Chemistry on Monday, Sept. 28, and Tuesday, Sept. 29.
Department of Geography holds open house
The Department of Geography at the University of Wisconsin–Madison will host an open house at Science Hall on Friday, Sept. 25, for alumni and friends of the department.
TIP/‘In Defense of Food’ events, food expertise at UW–Madison
This tip sheet highlights some of the campus experts who can discuss issues related to food, nutrition and agriculture.
Office Hours: Are you what you eat?
Is Michael Pollan's book, "In Defense of Food" just food for thought, or is it a whole new direction the world should be going to address food and nutritional concerns?
Capturing tomorrow’s satellite data with today’s instruments
A satellite that won't be launched into orbit until 2015 is already paying dividends for an advanced weather research project.
Smaller isn’t always better: Catalyst simulations could lower fuel cell cost
Imagine a car that runs on hydrogen from solar power and produces water instead of carbon emissions. While vehicles like this won't be on the market anytime soon, University of Wisconsin–Madison researchers are making incremental but important strides in the fuel cell technology that could make clean cars a reality.
Domestic-partner health-insurance celebration planned
The UW–Madison community is invited to a celebration and question-and-answer session about domestic-partner health-insurance benefits.
UW-Madison undergraduates make unwelcome discovery in Lake Mendota
On Sept. 11, a standard cruise on Lake Mendota's University Bay began for students in University of Wisconsin–Madison's Zoology 315, a course that introduces them to the study of lakes. With the sampling craft Limnos anchored about one-quarter mile offshore on a clear sunny day, four students pulled up a small net and began poking through its contents.
USDA chief economist to speak at department centennial
The USDA's chief economist will speak at UW–Madison on Thursday, Sept. 24.
Recent sightings: Come about!
Calling attention to an upcoming informational meeting for their student organization, two Hoofer Sailing Club members sail a boat in circles in the Hagenah…
UW-Madison flu outbreak enters second week
In week 2 of the semester (Sept. 6–12), University Health Services (UHS) evaluated 345 students with influenza-like illness (ILI). ILI cases represented 28 percent of primary care visits. Of the total cases reported since the outbreak began, 98 percent were under age 25 and 14 percent live in residence halls.
UW-Madison entomologist helps farmers deal with tricky crop pest
Historically, crop rotation has worked to keep the western corn rootworm in check in Wisconsin.