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Researchers turn to the ocean to help unravel the mysteries of cloud formation
In a study published today in ACS Central Science, a research team led by University of Wisconsin–Madison Chemistry Professor Timothy Bertram peels back the mysteries of the structures of tiny aerosol particles at the surface of the ocean. Read More
All aboard for Center for Limnology’s 4th annual Hasler Open House
The state of Wisconsin is defined by lakes and so is the University of Wisconsin. In fact, the UW–Madison campus runs along the shoreline of Lake Mendota, the "birthplace" of limnology (the scientific study of lakes) in North America. Read More
Drinkwater, Greenberg to fill research leadership posts
Norman Drinkwater, a UW–Madison professor of oncology, and Jan Greenberg, a UW–Madison professor of social work, have been named associate vice chancellors in the Office of Research and Graduate Education. Greenberg will lead the area of social studies while Drinkwater will lead the biological sciences. Read More
Turnout higher in Classified Staff Congress election
More than 27 percent of the classified staff eligible responded to the call to return ballots in the election for Classified Staff Congress. This marks a five percent increase in participation since last year. Read More
Study redefines role of estrogen in cervical cancer
Scientists have prior evidence that the hormone estrogen is a major driver in the growth of cervical cancer, but a new study examining genetic profiles of 128 clinical cases reached a surprising conclusion: Estrogen receptors all but vanish in cervical cancer tumors. Read More
Navigating multiple myeloma with ‘Google Maps’ for the cancer genome
In some ways, studying the genetics of cancer has been like examining the individual tiles on a mosaic, says David C. Schwartz, a professor of genetics and chemistry at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. To make his point, he brings his face close to the table where he sits - his mosaic for the purpose of illustration - and describes the details of each imaginary tile. Read More
UW-Madison names Hess School of Education dean
Diana Hess, senior vice president of the Spencer Foundation in Chicago, has been named dean of the School of Education at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Hess, who is also a professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at the UW, will begin Aug. 1. Read More
Celebrate National Running Day with Rec Sports
Wednesday, June 3 is National Running Day. The Division of Recreational Sports invites students, faculty, staff and community members to lace up their running shoes and participate. Read More
Get to know William Karpus, new Graduate School dean
In August, William Karpus will become the Graduate School’s dean — the first since a restructuring last year to enhance UW–Madison’s role in graduate education and research. He is tasked with serving more than 9,000 students across 150 departments. He will also work closely with Marsha Mailick, vice chancellor for research and graduate education, in developing a distinct Graduate School. Read More
HR Design information sessions coming next week
The University of Wisconsin–Madison’s new human resources system, HR Design, launches on July 1. Read More
UW-Madison startup offers antibiotic alternative to animal producers
A University of Wisconsin–Madison animal scientist has developed an antibiotic-free method to protect animals raised for food against common infections. Read More
William Karpus selected to lead the Graduate School
William Karpus, a professor of pathology and microbiology-immunology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine has been chosen to lead the Graduate School at the… Read More
Great Lakes grant helps PEOPLE Program expand in Milwaukee, Menominee Indian school districts
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is at the forefront of the movement to better prepare children from underserved communities for success in college and the workforce. A major new grant will help develop new approaches. Read More
Six faculty members appointed to WARF named professorships
Six members of the University of Wisconsin–Madison faculty have been appointed to Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation named professorships. Read More
Expert in computer science drives computer-security spinoff
One illustrious career in computer science at the University of Wisconsin–Madison can be traced to an anxious mother, a cocktail party conversation, and a "dead boring" job - plus a fascination with low-level machine code, a subject that many computer scientists disdain. Read More
Storm holds off for successful UW–Madison commencement
The commencement ceremony was attended by approximately 5,800 bachelor’s and master’s degree candidates. Photo: Jeff Miller For the second year… Read More
Giving freight rail tracks a boost
The big chunks of rock - crushed limestone or dolomite that engineers call ballast - that keep railroad tracks in place look like a solid footing even as freight cars rumble overhead. Read More