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CAVR’s Gonzales wins national ‘Rising Star’ award
Nick Gonzales, a member of the UW–Madison Division of Campus and Visitor Relations staff, has been selected for the “Rising Star” award by the Campus Information and Visitor Services Association (CIVSA). Read More
Three new studies to take a look at angles related to Wisconsin water
Three new research projects, all based at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, will each take a look at a specific angle related to the state’s water supply and use, including one study specifically studying Madison’s water for the presence and effects of manganese. Read More
Mind the gap: Socioeconomic status may influence understanding of science
When it comes to science, socioeconomic status may widen confidence gaps among the least and most educated groups in society, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Science, Media and the Public research group. Read More
UW-Madison faculty leads new Higher Education Video Game Alliance
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is playing a key role in launching the Higher Education Video Game Alliance, a national platform to create more collaborations and sharing among video game scholars, video game industry professionals and the public. Read More
UW, Madison schools team up to train mindfulness muscles
Mindfulness practice in the classroom may be one way to help students improve their academic performance, nurture their emotional well-being and bolster their behavior. Read More
Menu for success: EatStreet finds fast growth in fast delivery
It’s startup city at the offices of EatStreet in downtown Madison: bikes in the corridors; backpacks in the corners; construction workers running cable for the large new office that will be filled within weeks by engineers and product managers. Business is booming, says Matt Howard, EatStreet’s president. The company — a coast-to-coast, online restaurant take-out ordering service — has more than doubled its list of customers since January, and it’s just received a $6-million investment. Read More
‘Science is fun’ offers traditional July Fourth show
Chemist and stage master Bassam Shakhashiri will present “Science and Fireworks: Sights and Sounds for Independence Day,” on the Memorial Union Terrace July 4. Read More
New MOOCs to focus on environmental and community themes
Beginning in 2015, UW–Madison will take Leopold’s words to heart by offering six Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) on topics ranging from Shakespeare’s dramas and the digital humanities, to understanding Leopold’s land ethic, to the relationship between climate change and public health. Read More
UW-Madison dean helps with study on young adults’ financial well being
The majority of young adults are struggling to achieve financial security in their transition from college to adulthood, according to the latest report from a longitudinal study. Read More
Early life stress can leave lasting impacts on the brain
For children, stress can go a long way. A little bit provides a platform for learning, adapting and coping. But a lot of it - chronic, toxic stress like poverty, neglect and physical abuse - can have lasting negative impacts. Read More
Smith appointed secretary of the faculty at UW–Madison
Steven K. Smith, associate director of the Global Studies program, has been named the new secretary of the faculty. Read More
Scientists find the shocking truth about electric fish
Scientists have found how the electric fish evolved its jolt. Read More
Lucas named University Communications director
John Lucas, an experienced communicator with a background in news, social media and media relations, has been named executive director of University Communications at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More
Yeast researcher, Chris Hittinger, named Pew Scholar in Biomedical Sciences
A University of Wisconsin–Madison researcher, well known for his work studying yeast fermentation, has been named a Pew Scholar in the Biomedical Sciences by the Pew Charitable Trusts. Read More
UW-Madison becomes newest Intel Parallel Computing Center
The University of Wisconsin–Madison has been selected to join the Intel Parallel Computing Centers program. Read More
Lake Mendota mapmaker shows depth of her appreciation
Caroline Rose remembers the first time she saw Lake Mendota. The Minnesota native had been accepted at UW–Madison and came to campus for a visit. Read More
On-campus housing gets high marks from residents
Annual surveys of on-campus residents consistently tell of an overwhelmingly positive experience no matter which of the 19 residence halls in which they lived. Read More
UW-Madison to receive electric ‘micro cars’ for sustainability research
Four unique electric “micro cars” are coming to UW–Madison soon, part of a new research project that aims to reduce the university’s carbon footprint, gather data and initiate more sustainability research among faculty members and students. Read More