Harnessing microbes, one by one, to build a better nanoworld
Taking a new approach to the painstaking assembly of nanometer-sized machines, a team of scientists at UW–Madison has successfully used single bacterial cells to make tiny bio-electronic circuits.
My UW never rests
With millions of page views every month and tens of thousands of unique users, My UW–Madison is a busy information resource. It’s even setting some records.
Study: Marmoset dads don’t stray
A squirrel-sized primate with white hair dancing out of its ears, the common marmoset finally may dispel tired stereotypes about promiscuous fathers in the animal kingdom.
Event to celebrate women in science
The Wisconsin Initiative for Science Literacy on Saturday, April 9, will present "Celebrating Women of Science," a daylong event that will feature talks by several prominent researchers, followed by hands-on science activities for teenagers and young adults.
To control germs, scientists deploy tiny agents provocateurs
Aiming to thwart persistent bacterial infections and better control group behaviors of certain microorganisms, scientists are creating artificial chemicals that infiltrate and sabotage bacterial "mobs."
Five professors receive Kellett Mid-Career Awards
Five professors have received Kellett Mid-Career Awards that promote the continued scholarly efforts of established faculty.
Romnes Fellowships awarded to five faculty
Five faculty members have received Romnes Fellowships from a program that helps younger faculty further establish their scholarly careers.
Scientists win prestigious fellowships
Two researchers are among 116 scientists, mathematicians and economists chosen to receive a prestigious 2004 Sloan Research Fellowship.
Jewish Heritage Lecture features author Samuel G. Freedman
Award-winning author Samuel G. Freedman will speak on Tuesday, March 15, as part of the Jewish Heritage Lecture Series
Project builds in weather data to predict road safety
David Noyce hopes to help drivers predict the future - by warning them of weather-related driving conditions ahead.
Business journalist Leckey to visit
Andrew Leckey, a long-time syndicated investment columnist for the Chicago Tribune and director of a leading national business journalism center, will visit UW–Madison this month as Business Writer in Residence for the spring semester.
Outreach specialist welcomes the community to campus
Her name is Ileana Rodriguez, and she is the Division of Continuing Studies' community representative and a senior outreach specialist in the Adult and Student Services Center.
Ceramics balance control, spontaneity for artist
The evolutionary aspect of Don Reitz's work will be especially evident in the Elvehjem exhibition. It will include about 75 pieces created from the 1960s to the present.
Tutoring partnership benefits schools, UW–Madison
An innovative partnership between the Madison Metropolitan School District and local volunteers — including hundreds of UW–Madison students — is making a positive impact on the lives of local elementary and middle school students.
Study: Post-9/11 news drove liberals toward a harder line
Liberals who gleaned most of their news from television in the days after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks increased their support for expanded police powers, bringing them closer in line with the opinions of conservatives, a study by a UW–Madison researcher shows.
Students step out for pediatric AIDS prevention
Endurance will trump grace and style when students and community members attempt to stay on their feet for 18 hours as part of the Dance Marathon for Pediatric AIDS at UW–Madison.
Small molecule may help pinpoint some cancers
Writing in the March 8 issue of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, groups led by Medical School Professor James Dahlberg and his collaborator Wayne Tam, at the Joan and Sanford I. Weill Medical College of Cornell University, report that elevated cellular levels of a particular microRNA, known as miR-155, may be diagnostic of some human cancers, notably lymphomas.
World Cinema Day introduces international culture
Wisconsin high school students and their teachers from across the state will have the opportunity to see the award-winning Algerian film "Daughter of Keltoum" and talk with its director and star when they visit the university's 2005 World Cinema Day on Friday, April 1.
Founding editor of Collins Library imprint to give talk
Paul Collins, author and founding editor of the Collins Library imprint of McSweeney's Books, will discuss his life as a book lover, as well as his upcoming book, "Sex, Death & Revolution," at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 10. The talk, sponsored by the Friends of the UW–Madison Libraries, will take place in 126 Memorial Library, 728 State St.