High school teachers leave for Rwanda on UW–Madison Fulbright grant
This week, the University of Wisconsin–Madison African Studies Program is taking 15 high school social studies teachers and curriculum planners from across the United States to Rwanda for 30 days. Read More
Wisconsin Institute for Discovery research themes
Polymer Bio-Nanocomposite Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering Stem cells have enormous promise for regenerating or replacing tissues, but these restorative applications must satisfy the need to… Read More
Five big ideas to fill out Wisconsin Institute for Discovery portfolio
Capping an intensely competitive process, five proposals from University of Wisconsin–Madison faculty have been selected to form the intellectual heart of the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery (WID). Read More
Domestic partner health insurance included in state budget
Gov. Jim Doyle today (June 29) signed into law a state budget authorizing the offering of health insurance benefits to same- and opposite-sex domestic partnerships. Read More
Recent sightings: The science of fireworks
Chemistry professor Bassam Shakhashiri ignites a gas-filled balloon during a free demonstration about the science of fireworks held at the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Memorial… Read More
Recent sightings: Starry-eyed wonder
People view a University of Wisconsin–Madison-created exhibit of astronomical images on display during the Dane County Farmers’ Market in downtown Madison on June 27,… Read More
Sounds of early music to fill Madison air
Study with virtuosos and early music vocal masters, and perform period music at the Madison Early Music Festival July 11-18. Read More
New MRI technique could mean fewer breast biopsies in high-risk women
A University of Wisconsin–Madison biomedical engineer and colleagues have developed a method that, applied in MRI scans of the breast, could spare some women with increased breast cancer risk the pain and stress of having to endure a biopsy of a questionable lump or lesion. Read More
State Relations Update (June 29)
Friday night, the Legislature completed their action on the state budget and the Governor signed the spending plan into law today. Read More
Sequencing effort to chart ants and their ecosystem
Nestled within the twisting fungus gardens of leaf-cutter ants exists a complex symbiotic web that has evolved over millions of years. Now, with the help of a major genomic sequencing grant from Roche Applied Science, scientists at UW–Madison will be able to analyze these interactions at the molecular scale. Read More
Major study links malaria mosquitoes to Amazon deforestation
In one of the most field-intensive efforts to explore the connection between malaria and tropical deforestation, a team led by Jonathan Patz, a specialist in the link between environment and health at the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies at UW–Madison, has established a strong correlation between the extent of forest destruction and the incidence of the Amazon's most dangerous malaria vector, the mosquito Anopheles darlingi. Read More
Chancellor’s Furlough Update
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is working closely with the state of Wisconsin and UW System administration to iron out the details provided by the Office of State Employment Relations (OSER) regarding mandatory employee furloughs. Read More
Students help New Orleans wetlands
A project led by students at UW–Madison and designed to restore New Orleans wetlands damaged by Hurricane Katrina recently took a major step forward. Read More
Experts: Big Tobacco dead by 2047, possibly sooner
President Barack Obama's signature on a bill this week to grant the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulatory authority over tobacco was historic, and represents a step in the march to eliminate tobacco use in this country by 2047, two national tobacco experts said today (June 25). Read More
Projected food, energy demands seen to outpace production
With the caloric needs of the planet expected to soar by 50 percent in the next 40 years, planning and investment in global agriculture will become critically important, according a new report released today (June 25). Read More
Recent sightings: Anything for Abe
Braving a near-record temperature of 94 degrees Fahrenheit, a grounds-crew member uses a line trimmer to cut the grass near the Abraham Lincoln statue… Read More
Power restored to campus
Power has been restored to the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus after a widespread outage around 10:45 a.m. today (June 24). Around 30 buildings and some cooling systems were affected. Read More
Chemistry professor reveals the science behind fireworks
Come early to the Memorial Union Terrace this Saturday, June 27, to stake out a good seat for Rhythm and Booms and learn about the science behind the spectacle. Read More
From Earth to the universe to Capitol Square
On Saturday, June 27, wonders from the far reaches of the universe will be brought down to Earth on the Capitol Square. Read More
Self-study course assists those planning for retirement
As Judy Ettinger puzzled over her retirement options a few years ago, her 30-plus years of experience in career counseling and career development proved to be invaluable. Read More