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Creating new avenues for intelligent independence
Assistive robots, voice control, sensory substitution, automatic locks, lights, climate control and superior handling sound like features that come standard on any sport-utility vehicle. But thanks to UW-CREATe, an innovative new research team based in the College of Engineering, wheelchairs and other assistive devices may soon have them, Read More
‘The Constitution Now’ to be presented in libraries
What are our rights and obligations as American citizens in the aftermath of Sept. 11? How well do we really understand the Constitution and the protections it affords us in times of crisis? Read More
Professor uncovers hidden history in obscure text
Step into the office of Jacques Lezra, professor of English and Spanish, on the seventh floor of Helen C. White Hall, and you feel you are standing in an unusual used bookstore. Confined by crowded shelves of musty paperbacks, you can't imagine how someone fit them all into the small room. Read More
Ellis named to NSF post
Arthur B. Ellis, a distinguished longtime member of the chemistry faculty, has been named to head the Chemistry Division of the National Science Foundation. Read More
Engineering students join clean snowmobile challenge
While the snow has yet to fly, 15 mechanical engineering students are already gearing up for the snowmobile season. Read More
Why Files’ Tenenbaum receives major science writing honor
David Tenenbaum, staff writer for the award-winning science Web site The Why Files has been named a recipient of the National Association of Science Writers' prestigious Science-in-Society Journalism Award for 2001. Read More
African-American Studies professor committed to discourse change
American culture is not as simple as black and white, says Craig Werner, professor of humanities and African-American Studies. Read More
UHS offers a drop-in, stress support group for finals
Final examinations are always a stressful time for students. But this year, due to world events and the economic downturn, stress may seem overwhelming. Read More
Chef to speak at commencement
Master chef, restaurateur, author and alumnus Charles L. Trotter will address mid-year graduates at UW–Madison's winter commencement Sunday, Dec. 23. Read More
Microbe genes help scientists reconstruct animal origins
Without the help of fossils or any other record from the distant past, scientists have identified what they believe represents a common ancestor of all animals on Earth, a microscopic organism with key genetic traits that, until now, have been found only in true animals. Read More
New IT plan unveiled
The UW–Madison's information technology plan for the 21st century maps out how the university can use IT to achieve its top-level objectives for the new century: promoting research, advancing learning, accelerating internationalization, amplifying the Wisconsin Idea and nurturing human resources. Read More
Science workshops scheduled for teachers of grades 6-12
Three hands-on science workshops for middle and high school teachers will be available early next year from the Office of Education Outreach at the School of Education. Read More
Allegro! Music school in double-time
The end of the semester offers musical riches, with 46 concerts and solo recitals during the last two weeks of the semester. Read More
Class examines response to Sept. 11
Journalism 417, the magazine writing class, has created a Web-based magazine on the reaction to Sept. 11 terrorism. Read More
Research may yield better laxative
A recent development made by nutritional scientists at could lead to a more pleasing laxative. Read More
Promotions, retirement at police department
The University Police Department has promoted two of its lieutenants to the rank of captain. Read More
Groups disagree over control of job titles
Governance groups representing faculty and academic staff have passed differing resolutions over the use of modified professorial titles for academic staff. Read More
Modern medicine goes medieval?
Since at least the time of the ancient Egyptians, the leech has at times been a prevalent tool in the physician's medical kit. But now, a novel device effectively performs the same function without the unpleasantness of having a blood-sucking parasite attached to your body. Read More
New UW identity program unveiled
A new institutional identity program for UW–Madison will be introduced on campus and to outside audiences during the next several months. Read More
He’s lord of the ‘Rings’ language
What was a fascinating hobby for David Salo has earned him a role as a language consultant on "The Lord of the Rings" film trilogy. Read More