Free chemistry camps offered online this summer
Activities cover a range of scientific topics including chemical reactions, engineering, physics and learning how to do and troubleshoot experiments. The experiments are safe, inexpensive and easy to do at home. Read More
American Family Insurance Data Science Institute awards “mini grants” to advance data science
The emerging field of data science is the study, development or application of methods that reveal new insights from data. The successful projects will further research ranging from third-wave artificial intelligence to student entrepreneurship. Read More
Remembering Bella Sobah: ‘She was the greatness in all of us’
“She lived life to the fullest and did so unapologetically. It didn’t matter that she had spinal muscular atrophy. It didn’t matter that she was a Black woman in a society that didn’t fight for her. She was still going to fight for the life she deserved.” Read More
Biotron celebrates storied history as it ends 50-year run as a research center
In 50 years, the Biotron has been written up in the New York Times, played an important role in NASA research, and even served as a hatchery for a pair of rare Siberian cranes. Read More
Forming genitals in boys requires complex dance between genes and hormones
The research helps us understand how genes and hormones interact to develop male reproductive systems, a step toward researching why disorders in these organs have become more common and how we might prevent them. Read More
Survey: Stressed office workers turn to new coping strategies during pandemic
A new poll conducted by YouGov on behalf of the nonprofit Healthy Minds Innovations confirms what many U.S. office workers have been feeling: it’s a stressful time filled with uncertainty, and most people are interested in new coping mechanisms to make it through. Read More
PhD candidate Xiao wins fellowship for work in Lagos
Allen Xiao spent 15 months in Lagos, Nigeria, collecting more than 100 life stories, and then conducting follow-up interviews and even visiting their hometowns and going to social events with his subjects. Read More
COVID Questions: Polite distancing, second wave, should I get a test
Answers to your COVID-19 questions, including: Do you have tips for effective and polite (or at least non-confrontational) ways to ask strangers to move away from you when they're not wearing a mask? Read More
Badgers Talks video: Staying safe while public spaces reopen
The state of Wisconsin continues the gradual process of reopening after months of closures to stop the spread of COVID-19. In this Badger Talks video,… Read More
100 days into pandemic, campus buildings await
It’s been 100 days since many faculty and staff members began the transition to remotely working from home. Here is a visual reminder of some of the buildings that house the various schools and colleges of UW–Madison. Read More
Hess reappointed as dean of the School of Education
Every five years of their tenure, deans of the university’s schools and colleges undergo a comprehensive review to assess their academic and administrative leadership and performance. Read More
The UW Now Livestream: The Future of Consumer Behavior
The pandemic has changed consumer spending habits practically overnight. In this live event, Wisconsin School of Business Professor Evan Polman and SOHE consumer psychologist Nancy Wong explore the future of retail. Read More
Happy birthday – and Father’s Day – to Bascom Hall
Florence Bascom was proud of her father John Bascom because he was a strong early advocate for women in academia. She proposed renaming University Hall in her father’s honor, and on June 22, 1920, a formal dedication took place. Read More
Facing supply chain challenges, meat science program donates surplus pork
Facing supply chain challenges due to COVID-19, the UW-Madson meat science program is partnering with Vita Plus to distribute surplus pork to local food pantries in Wisconsin. Read More
Badger Talks showcases diverse offerings from campus experts — remotely
Badger Talks, which has historically connected speakers from the various colleges and programs around campus with Wisconsin host groups — businesses, non-profits, public and professional organizations — has taken a new approach with regular livestream offerings for the public. Read More
How has the pandemic affected real estate?
The U.S. residential and commercial real estate markets are prone to fluctuation in the face of crises, but the impacts imposed by COVID-19 have differed from those in previous economic downturns, like the great recession and 9/11, says Mark Eppli of the Wisconsin School of Busines. Read More
Terrace to reopen June 22, with new rules
The Terrace will reopen on June 22, but with new rules to keep everyone safe. The Terrace will be by reservation only to ensure everyone is safe and socially-distanced. Read More
Grad student receives fellowship for her research on bomba dance
Graduate student Sarah Bruno didn't just read books and study documents to learn about the bomba dance and its roots. She danced. Read More
Badger Talks video: COVID-19 and the meat supply chain
News stories about meatpacking workers succumbing to COVID-19 and meat shortages at grocery stores have caused some consumers to worry that the meat supply chain is about to collapse. Not quite, says Andrew Stevens, assistant professor of agricultural and applied economics. Read More
The UW Now Livestream: Mental health and well-being amid crisis
The mental and emotional toll of the last few months has been uniquely exhausting. What effect does this have on our overall well-being? Two renowned UW mental health experts weigh in in this Tuesday event. Read More