Ohio middle, high school teams top National Science Olympiad
A team of middle-school students from Solon Middle School, Solon, Ohio, and a team of high-school students from Solon High School, also of Solon, Ohio, took top honors in the 2011 Science Olympiad National Tournament, held Saturday, May 21 on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus. Read More
Human brain’s most ubiquitous cell cultivated in lab dish
Pity the lowly astrocyte, the most common cell in the human nervous system. Read More
“Plants of the Arboretum” program set Sunday
The UW Arboretum is inviting families to enjoy springtime blooms while learning about ecological invaders through naturalist-led activities and games Sunday, May 22 starting… Read More
UW Law School dean named
Margaret Raymond has been named dean of the University of Wisconsin Law School. Read More
UW-Madison narrows search for School of Business dean
The Wisconsin School of Business has narrowed its search for dean, naming three finalists for the position. Read More
Processor architect wins Eckert-Mauchly Award
University of Wisconsin–Madison computer sciences professor Gurindar "Guri" Sohi will be honored for techniques that contributed to the design of high-performance microprocessors. Read More
Change coming to path use at Picnic Point
Beginning on Saturday, May 28, the gravel path that runs from the entrance to Picnic Point to the eastern tip of the point will be closed to bicycle riding. Read More
UW-Madison oncology professor named Shaw Scientist
Two Wisconsin researchers, including a University of Wisconsin–Madison oncologist, have been named Shaw Scientists by the Greater Milwaukee Foundation. Read More
Liquid crystal droplets discovered to be exquisitely sensitive to an important bacterial lipid
In the computer displays of medical equipment in hospitals and clinics, liquid crystal technologies have already found a major role. But a discovery reported from the University of Wisconsin–Madison suggests that micrometer-sized droplets of liquid crystal, which have been found to change their ordering and optical appearance in response to the presence of very low concentrations of a particular bacterial lipid, might find new uses in a range of biological contexts. Read More
Watch National Science Olympiad opening, closing ceremonies via livestream
To: Media representatives From: Renee Meiller, 608-262-2481, meiller@engr.wisc.edu RE: TIP/WATCH NATIONAL SCIENCE OLYMPIAD OPENING, CLOSING CEREMONIES VIA LIVESTREAM Read More
Webcast, research detail best practices in media making to improve immigrant health
New Routes to Community Health announces the publication of "Immigrant Media Making - New Voices for Community Health." Read More
Smithies Symposium brings neuroscience all-stars to UW–Madison
Three highly regarded neuroscientists - two Nobel Prize winners and a National Medal of Science winner - will be on campus Thursday, May 19, to discuss their research on brain function and dysfunction at the UW–Madison genetics department's fourth annual Oliver Smithies Symposium. Read More
Bousquet leads UW–Madison delegation to China
To follow up on Chancellor Biddy Martin’s two visits to China in 2010, a delegation from the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Division of International… Read More
Campus honors six with Outstanding Women of Color in Education awards
The Office of the Vice Provost for Diversity and Climate has announced this year's Outstanding Women of Color in Education awards. Read More
Conference to explore idea of popular sovereignty through key moments in U.S. politics
Popular sovereignty - the idea that ultimate political authority rests with the people - is today widely accepted as the basis for legitimate democratic government. Read More
Wound-dressing idea enters international business-plan competition
Having been selected from 78 competitors from around the world, two University of Wisconsin–Madison students will travel to London for the finals of the LES (Licensing Executives Society) Foundation international business plan competition, held June 4. Read More