Poll results: Where are you most concerned about information privacy?
In last week’s Wiscopinion, we asked students in what areas they’re most concerned about information privacy. The results:… Read More
High-school students find new meaning in 1962 science-literature classic at UW program
Nine hundred students from 26 high schools in Wisconsin gathered on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus to complete an intensive study of Rachel Carson's book, Silent Spring. Read More
Grad student studies territorial behavior of mating loons
Integrative Biology grad student Jeremy Spool spent a spring living among loons to make a fascinating discovery about how they protect their lake territories. Read More
Top returning adult students honored for perseverance, success
For some returning adult students, graduating from the University of Wisconsin–Madison is nothing short of a miracle. We honor two of them. Read More
Snowfall patterns may provide clues to Greenland Ice Sheet
A new UW–Madison study describes a unique method to measure snowfall on the Greenland Ice Sheet that could help answer some key questions. Read More
New Faculty Focus: Olufunmilola Abraham
The pharmacy professor is passionate about technology use to improve quality of pharmacy practice and patient care for underserved, understudied and vulnerable populations, particularly children. Read More
Grad student researches native bee habitats in urban areas
In surveying Madison’s native bee populations, Vera Pfeiffer hopes to provide a better, more informed context for policies that can make the habitats we share with pollinators more biodiverse. Read More
26 UW–Madison students awarded prestigious NSF fellowships
The NSF fellowship program selects high-potential scientists and engineers in the early stages of their careers, providing awardees with support for graduate research training in STEM fields. Read More
UniverCity partners with Green County
UW-Madison's UniverCity Year has chosen Green County for the 2018-19 academic year and will work on projects to improve the sustainability, resilience and livability there. Read More
Poll: Where did you spend spring break, and where did you want to be?
Before spring break, we asked what students’ ideal spring break would be, and how they were actually going to be spending spring break. The results:… Read More
Researcher follows dairy cows’ carbon footprints from barn to field
A study by UW–Madison dairy scientists, engineers and agronomists to see how a cow’s breed and forage consumption affect the greenhouse gases generated by her gut and her manure. Read More
Food science students cook up a tasty win at baking competition
A big win at a national baking competition by a team of four UW–Madison food science students has shone a spotlight on the food science program. Read More
Neither snow nor sleet stops students from voting
Despite overcast skies and falling sleet, on-campus polling sites were busy for the spring election on Tuesday. Students and residents voted at Memorial Union, the Red Gym, Memorial Library and Eagle Heights Community Center. Read More
Students can vote, register at on-campus polling places in today’s election
On-campus voting places will be open for the election on Tuesday, April 3, and resources will be available for students to register to vote. Read More
Through ‘radical’ project, students are turning unwanted jewelry into pieces to be cherished anew
“Radical Jewelry Makeover: Wisconsin" draws attention to talented student designers while raising awareness about ethical metal sourcing. Read More
UW Sea Grant Institute awards $2.8 million in research grants
The University of Wisconsin Sea Grant Institute—which is dedicated to the sustainable use of Great Lakes resources through research, education and outreach — has announced the award of $2.8 million in research dollars for 2018-20. Read More
Prescribed fire season starts at Arboretum, preserve
The spring prescribed fire season is underway at the UW–Madison Arboretum and the campus’s Lakeshore Nature Preserve, and several fires are planned for Wednesday, March 28. Read More
Still on stage after 40 years: Wisconsin firm grows beyond theater lighting
Electronic Theatre Controls, started in 1974 by four UW–Madison undergraduates, has built its success on a programmable electronic control for stage lighting. Read More
Spiders and scorpions have co-opted leg genes to build their heads
New research shows that the common house spider and its arachnid relatives have dispensed with a gene involved in creating segmented heads, instead recycling leg genes to accomplish the task. Read More
Grant to fund study of entrepreneurial ecosystems at universities
The Wisconsin School of Business has received funding to study how to improve university entrepreneurial ecosystems to drive economic growth. Read More