Stem cell transplant restores memory, learning in mice
For the first time, human embryonic stem cells have been transformed into nerve cells that helped mice regain the ability to learn and remember. Read More
Humans vs. Zombies alters Friday game plans
Organizers of UW–Madison’s Humans vs. Zombies game have voluntarily proposed changes to the final round of play on Friday, April 19. Read More
Berquam: Support available for those impacted by Boston bombing
The following is a statement from Dean of Students Lori Berquam, posted on Friday, April 19: “We know that for many of our students, faculty… Read More
Campus mourns death of Kenneth Newman following accident
Kenneth Newman, 63, an instrument maker with the Physical Plant Machine Shop, died Tuesday, April 16 when a loading dock lift fell on him while he was conducting repairs on the unit at the Art Lofts on North Frances Street. Read More
Bioethics forum plumbs creativity’s scientific side
The 12th annual International Bioethics Forum, "Creative Insight: Further Studies in Human Consciousness," will be held April 25 and 26 on the Promega Corporation campus. Read More
Cancer-screening software wins wireless competition
A software program for screening for cervical cancer, particularly in developing countries with limited resources, earned the top award and $10,000 in the Qualcomm Wireless Innovation Prize at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More
UW-Madison journalism school celebrates alumni achievements
The winners of the University of Wisconsin–Madison's School of Journalism and Mass Communication's annual alumni awards reflect the range of skills and expertise that are fostered among students in the school. Read More
Creative energy harvest and storage ideas top Energy and Sustainability competition
Rest a laptop computer on your lap for any length of time and you'll quickly appreciate how much heat it generates. Read More
Five Questions with Marie-Louise Mares
Growing up in Australia, Marie-Louise Mares didn’t have a television. Even then, she still got the occasional glimpse of “Sesame Street.” Read More
UW analysis shows learning impact of ‘Sesame Street’ around the world
According to a soon-to-be published meta-analysis conducted by researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, watching international co-productions of “Sesame Street” has a positive effect on children’s learning and is an “enduring example of a scalable and effective early childhood educational intervention.” Read More
Mellon Foundation awards grant to develop new careers for humanities Ph.D.s
What do you do with a doctorate in medieval history if there are no teaching positions or you want to reach a wider audience? With a $1.1 million grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, the Center for the Humanities at the University of Wisconsin–Madison will develop career opportunities beyond academia for humanities doctoral students. The grant also will support faculty and students who reach out to the public with their work. Read More
UW employee killed in Tuesday accident
A University of Wisconsin–Madison employee was killed in an on-the-job incident Tuesday afternoon at the Art Lofts, 111 N. Frances. Read More
Underwood, Mead discuss vouchers, charter schools with WisconsinEye
Looking for experts to help put Gov. Scott Walker’s most controversial educational proposals in perspective, WisconsinEye turned to two experts within UW–Madison’s School of Education. Dean Julie Underwood and Julie Mead, chair of the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis, sat down with WisconsinEye for a Newsmakers interview on Monday at the Education Building. Read More
UW honors four with Entrepreneurial Achievement Awards
Four University of Wisconsin–Madison alumni and faculty will be recognized with Entrepreneurial Achievement Awards for making a significant impact with their entrepreneurial pursuits. Read More
Biennial neon exhibition lights up the night
Light makes art possible: the interplay of shadow and saturation, a dull matte finish or a brilliant glow from inside. At the University of Wisconsin–Madison, the country's oldest university glass program finds ways to illuminate and refract light in thousands of different ways. Read More
Gift of $5 million establishes two faculty chairs at School of Nursing
The University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Nursing has received a gift of $5 million from John and Tashia Morgridge in honor of Mary and Carl Gulbrandsen, establishing two permanently endowed faculty chairs - one in pediatric nursing and one in health systems innovation. Read More
International astrophysics reaches Milwaukee
Trips to the South Pole usually require a lot of specialized equipment, but Nils Irland's packing list for his November 2012 visit included some items unusual even by those standards: a specially designed video camera, extra batteries, and lots and lots of data storage. Read More
‘Z’ is not the end for Dictionary of American Regional English
The Dictionary of American Regional English has reached the end of the alphabet, but ‘Z’ is not the end of the road for the definitive source on American speech. Read More
Kind honored for research support, advocacy
Interim Chancellor David Ward and the Science Coalition have presented Congressman Ron Kind (D-Wis.) with its Champion of Science Award in recognition of his strong commitment to funding the basic research that keeps the United States and the state of Wisconsin at the forefront of scientific discovery and technological innovation. Read More