Storytelling makes a successful scientist
Stories, Ann Palmenberg explains, are essential to communicating science.
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Talks to focus on stem cell issues
A series of free public evening discussions, “Stem Cells, Medical Therapeutics and the UW,” begins with a look at the biology of stem cell research.
Cuts could delay Madison Initiative
Chancellor John Wiley says at least half of the Madison Initiative may be put on hold if state budget cuts proposed by Gov. Scott McCallum are approved.
UW sets transplant record
The university’s organ transplant program has released year-end statistics for 2001.
Local expert consults on PBS documentary
A documentary about Woodrow Wilson, part of the PBS series ‘American Experience,’ features Wisconsin Historical Society curator and Wilson authority John Milton Cooper Jr.
Bio-reader brings major recognition to Sandstrom
Electrical engineer Perry Sandstrom’s invention, the SynchroGene Reader, represents a simpler, faster, more cost-effective way of analyzing hybridization microarrays, otherwise known as DNA chips or biochips.
Perry Sandstrom, an electrical engineer for the Wisconsin Center for Space Automation and Robotics, takes a break at his basement lab where he developed new DNA-chip-reading technology. Photo: Jim Beal
Getting religion: Islam a focal point for program
Charles Cohen is a Jew and a native New Yorker, which in the wake of the Sept. 11 attacks makes him seem an unlikely watchdog for the sanctity of Islam and Muslims.
Economists to brief business leaders
Business leaders will get up-to-date insights on these issues and predictions for the coming months from experts at an upcoming conference.
Howard named interim dean of students
Roger Howard, former long-time associate dean of students, will assume the duties of interim dean Monday, Jan. 28.
Engineers create new avenues for independence
Assistive robots, voice control, sensory substitution, automatic locks, lights, climate control and superior handling sound like features that come standard on any sport-utility vehicle. But thanks to UW-CREATe, an innovative new research team based in the College of Engineering, wheelchairs and other assistive devices may soon have them, too.
Artists’ books displayed, discussed
An artists’ books collection, one of the largest of its kind in the nation, is now on display in four locations, with accompanying lectures planned.
Latin jazzmaster is spring artist
Legendary Latin Jazz teacher and composer John Santos headlines a season of outstanding performances and a semester of learning about the roots of “America’s Music.”
List of participating authors
Authors participating in the reception Feb. 15 at Canterbury are listed.
Film fest previews spring showings
The Wisconsin Film Festival, a public program of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Arts Institute, is slated April 4-7, featuring fresh and original independent film, documentaries, world cinema, new media and the work of Wisconsin filmmakers.
Center combines traditional, complementary techniques
David Rakel, the medical director of UW Health’s new Center for Integrative Medicine, spends a lot of time explaining the term ‘integrative medicine’ to the public and to his patients. Just don’t call it ‘alternative.’
Budget cuts proposed
Gov. Scott McCallum will announce his plan to address the state budget deficit at a joint session of the Legislature at 10:00 a.m. today, Jan. 22.
Business school names first teaching professors
The School of Business is the first academic unit on campus to use the working title of ‘teaching professor.’
New tools help farmers manage fertilizer
Farmers in Wisconsin may soon have a powerful new tool to help them make decisions about fertilizer that increase yields and control runoff, thanks to university researchers.
Union theater presents duo
World-renowned recorder player Michala Petri will partner with Manuel Barrueco, a superb guitarist and elegant musician, at the Wisconsin Union Theater Saturday, Jan. 26.
Mellon grant supports humanities workshops
The Center for the Humanities has been awarded a $100,000 grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to support its program of interdisciplinary workshops in the humanities for faculty, staff and graduate students.