Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Lab has new director, new direction
UW–Madison veterinarian Keith Poulsen will head the agency, which plays a critical role in preserving animal health and the integrity of the state’s animal production industry. Read More
LAB3 exhibition helps high school students merge physics and art
A new exhibition featuring artworks inspired by scientific research led by UW–Madison physicists, and created by high school students with the help of artists and writers. Read More
Initiative focuses on advanced technology innovations in biomanufacturing
A $750,000 grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. announced today (Sept. 6) establishes the Forward BIO Initiative, a collaborative effort to make Wisconsin a recognized center of excellence for biomanufacturing. Read More
Ancient farmers spared us from glaciers but profoundly changed Earth’s climate
Ancient farming practices led to a rise in the atmospheric emission of the heat-trapping gases carbon dioxide and methane – a rise that has continued since, unlike the trend at any other time in Earth’s geologic history, according to new UW–Madison research. Read More
Five cultural heritage month celebrations will bring special programming, dozens of events to campus
UW–Madison will celebrate five cultural heritage months during the 2018-19 academic year, observances packed with special events honoring the achievements and histories of communities of color. Read More
Get Social: Everyone’s proud on the first day of school!
The first day of school isn’t just big for first-graders. Plenty of Badgers were proud to get started again, whether it was the first day of 19th grade or grad school. And some remembered mom, of course. Read More
New Faculty Focus: John M. Eason
"My research deals with how punishment causes and is caused by racial and economic stratification." Read More
Wiscopinion results: What word describes your summer break?
Last week’s Wiscopinion asked what word best describes your summer break. This word cloud breaks down your answers:… Read More
Physical Sciences Laboratory part of $1.6 million grant to plan for neutrino detector
The grant will expand the PSL’s technology for constructing specialized panels capable of detecting and studying neutrinos, ghostly subatomic particles. Read More
Brand New Badger: Incoming doctoral student knows university experience from the inside
Wicker plans to research trauma and mental health-informed practices within higher education, especially in regards to retaining students of color. Read More
They’re all Badgers now
UW-Madison freshmen got a warm welcome from Chancellor Rebecca Blank and other university officials Tuesday at the Kohl Center, as part of the Chancellor's Convocation for New Students. Read More
UW-Madison startup gives builders a head start on new projects
To help construction companies catch wind of potential projects, a Madison startup applies artificial intelligence to data it mines from newspapers, websites and government documents. Read More
Inflammation biomarker in blood may help predict effectiveness of depression drugs
A simple blood test could help doctors understand what medication might work best for patients at the start of their treatment, according to new UW–Madison research. Read More
Robert Fettiplace’s explorations of the inner ear earn him the Kavli Prize
Fettiplace will receive a gold medal from King Harald of Norway and share the $1 million neuroscience prize with two colleagues in hearing research. The award, given every two years, is considered a portent of a future Nobel Prize. Read More
Stem cells at UW–Madison: 20 years after groundbreaking discovery
In November 1998, human embryonic stem cells — the all-purpose cells that can become any cell in the human body — were extracted from donated human embryos in the lab of UW–Madison developmental biologist James Thomson. To mark the 20th anniversary of the accomplishment, we will explore how far we've come in the world of stem cell research. Read More
New Faculty Focus: Hieyoon Kim
"I believe my work – both research and teaching – deeply engages with the Wisconsin Idea by emphasizing historical connectivity when we study 'other' cultures and encouraging us to think beyond our own places." Read More
Nothing says welcome like karaoke, cards and Jenga
UW-Madison students flocked to the Overture Center for the Arts in downtown Madison on Aug. 30 for the Night at the Overture Wisconsin Welcome event. Read More
UW–Madison center takes lead in improving mental health services in Great Lakes region
A new UW–Madison tech transfer center funded by a $3.7 million federal grant will provide training and technical assistance to support the region’s mental health workforce, covering treatment and recovery services. Read More
Extraction innovation could cut energy, streamline Wisconsin mint production
A UW–Madison professor is honing a more efficient way to remove mint oil from tons of mint plants. Mint oil is an essential flavoring for gum, toothpaste, mouthwash and tea. Read More
Convocation to welcome new students to campus
Incoming freshmen and transfer students will be introduced to the traditions of campus Tuesday during the Chancellor’s Convocation, an annual welcome that serves as the formal beginning of the student academic experience. Read More