UW-Madison cloud computing research moves into new phase
UW-Madison is part of a team of campuses receiving nearly $10 million, collectively, from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to further develop cloud computing infrastructure and enable high-level research by scientists around the country. Read More
Law & Entrepreneurship Clinic director selected for new business law fellowship
Anne Smith hopes to use the fellowship to advance a new strategic initiative that would allow the clinic to automate some of its processes so it can serve more clients. Read More
Poll results: How do you deal with setbacks?
In last week’s Wiscopinion poll, we asked, when you face a setback or a challenge what do you usually do to deal with it? Here… Read More
App software firm with UW–Madison roots starts selling “pro” version
“We are uniquely positioned to help teams build apps with the same exact code that will work on the web, and on the App Store and Google Play,” Ionic CEO Max Lynch says. Read More
UW’s influential sleep researchers get ideas during walks in woods
UW-Madison's Chiara Cirelli and Giulio Tononi are at the forefront of the world's sleep research, and many of their ideas emanate from walks at their woodsy Dane County home. Read More
Study shows synapses shrink during sleep to allow learning
A new study seems to support the hypothesis that sleep is the price we pay for brains that are plastic and able to keep learning new things. Read More
Research shows ‘hot zone’ that’s active during dreaming
The contents of dreams – whether they involved movement, faces or speech, for example – were tied to higher activity in the parts of the brain in charge of those actions during wakefulness. Read More
Rueckert named national media relations specialist
Veronica Rueckert, former host of Wisconsin Public Radio’s “Central Time,” started as national media relations specialist for University Communications in November. Read More
Campus remembers graduate student Ian Santino
“Even as he was facing the many challenges of his illness, he went out of his way to befriend and support others,” his advisor says. “I will remember him always as a kind, caring person, an excellent TA who served as a mentor to many a talented scholar.” Read More
Virtual reality users must learn to use what they see
The study found that when most people put on a virtual reality headset, they still treat what they see like it’s happening on any run-of-the-mill TV screen. Read More
UW–Madison scholar will use Marshall Scholarship to further voting rights research
Phoenix Rice-Johnson views her blue-collar background as an asset, one she can draw upon in her scholarship and activism. Read More
Libraries complete long-term master plan; campus forum set for Dec. 7
The plan calls for a six-library hub system to enhance the reach, consistency, and depth of services, create a cohesive campus library identity, while reducing the Libraries’ physical footprint on campus. Read More
UW–Madison computer sciences grad helped craft a galaxy far, far away
Rachel Rose and her team have contributed to the upcoming release of Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi. Read More
Poll results: What are you most stressed about right now?
Last week’s Wiscopinion poll asked what you are most stressed about right now. The results:… Read More
Wild campus events, from Bull Worm yells to crying on the Terrace
Here are some of our favorite imaginative Facebook events — both fictional and real — created by UW–Madison students. Read More
Professor wins award for ‘improving world order’ for research on genocide
In his book, political science professor Scott Straus — who specializes in the study of genocide, political violence, human rights and African politics — explains how ideas and political messages can become tipping points for genocide. Read More
Campus mourns loss of graduate student, advisor Colin Rohm, 26
UW–Madison graduate student Colin Rohm is being remembered by his campus colleagues as a scholar of uncommon talent and wide-ranging passions who nurtured the intellectual curiosity of thousands of his fellow students as a gifted advisor. Read More
UW-Madison makes it easier to pursue a career in data science and analytics
A new website makes it easier for professionals to tap into UW–Madison graduate programs that prepare them for careers in the burgeoning field of data science and analytics. Read More
Health access program bridges micro-finance, health for Uganda’s poor
Former Badger Kevin Gibbons runs a non-profit that merges microfinance and health-care access in Uganda by helping taxi drivers buy motorcycles. Read More
Poll results: Where do you get your advice on what classes to take?
The Wiscopinion poll last week asked where students get advice on what classes to take, and the most popular option was “my advisor,” followed by… Read More