Newest Field Day Lab educational video game is a deep dive
The game represents exciting new frontiers for game-based learning and a major achievement for the internationally-recognized lab, which built it with input from teachers across Wisconsin. Read More
SuccessWorks helps Letters & Science students translate majors into careers
SuccessWorks, in the College of Letters & Science, collaborates with students early in their career exploration process to match majors and interests to future careers. Read More
Royal visit strengthens WIPAC and IceCube’s partnership with Thailand
Discussions between scientists and Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn explored how to increase research opportunities for Thai researchers and technical staff at the IceCube Neutrino Observatory. Read More
Student engagement survey puts focus on the UW experience
Students scurried past Bascom Hall on the first day of classes Sept. 8. Photo: Bryce Richter On March 1, all first-year students… Read More
Physics show: Fiery methane bubbles and vortex cannons wow crowd
The Wonders of Physics show in Chamberlin Hall on Feb. 18 kept the audience riveted with scientific experiments that demonstrated physics principles with panache Read More
Badgers are in demand after graduation. How UW is making it happen.
To help prepare them, students receive hands-on training in real-world skills, experience in professional settings and face-to-face meetings with employers. Read More
Lake Superior researcher helps communities better understand harmful algal blooms
The study, called "Blooms also like it cold," documents wide-ranging cold-water cyanobacterial blooms and identifies physical and biological drivers that may promote blooms under cold conditions. Read More
Two UW–Madison faculty among 2023 Sloan Research Fellows
Being honored are Andrew Buller, assistant professor of chemistry, and Jose Israel Rodriguez, assistant professor of mathematics. Read More
Creating ‘Heart Burn’ art with a hot iron
Students created heart-themed artwork at a Valentine’s Day workshop hosted in Wheelhouse Studios in the Memorial Union on Feb. 14. Read More
New major in information science draws wide array of students with human-centered approach
Graduates will be prepared with computing, analytical and people skills for a large variety of jobs in companies and organizations that need tech and data-savvy employees. Read More
UniverCity Year program partners with nine communities in 2023
The nine communities are the villages of Cottage Grove and Shorewood; the cities of Marinette, Milton, River Falls, and Wausau; and Eau Claire, St. Croix, and Wood counties. Faculty and students will work with the communities to identify projects to undertake. Read More
UW students get taste of real-world learning
Through capstone courses, internships and partnerships with employers, students have worked on projects all over the state and nation. Read More
Winter Carnival: Snow fun that grows and flows
Everyone had chilly fun at the Wisconsin Union’s Winter Carnival when the sun came out, whether they were skating, snowboarding or snapping a selfie with the traditional Statue of Liberty replica. Read More
UW Carbone Cancer Center conducting breast cancer vaccine clinical trial
The trial is testing a novel vaccine, developed by Dr. Nora Disis at the University of Washington in Seattle, designed to prevent the recurrence of triple-negative breast cancer. Read More
Double the fun at the Lunar New Year
Students celebrated the Lunar New Year at two different events on campus on Feb. 4, with lion dancers, performances, food and lots of smiles. Read More
A jump into Ojibwe tradition on the ice of Lake Mendota
Participants at the Ojibwe Winter Games on Lake Mendota on Feb. 3 learned how to fling a snow snake (gooniikaa-ginebig) and other traditional Ojibwe hunting skills. Read More
Weight loss may be early predictor of Alzheimer’s disease in Down syndrome
The findings indicate weight loss may be a useful predictor of the disease prior to the onset of the cognitive problems that often trigger diagnosis. Read More
MLK Symposium: How the right mindset can continue MLK’s legacy
Former NCAAP President Benjamin Jealous said he succeeded by presenting the keys on how each of us can unlock our ability to have a maximum impact on the world for the better. Read More
And they’re off! Spring semester is sprung
With winter break over, students returned to class, reunited with friends, picked up bus passes and prepared for another semester of learning. Read More
Search starts for vice provost for data, academic planning and institutional research
The vice provost leads a team of 20 that supports strategic, academic, and budgetary planning and decision-making for UW–Madison through analytics. Read More