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“Breakthrough” grants awarded to two agriculture researchers at UW–Madison
The competition asked scientists and engineers to build new, dramatic solutions to improve crop systems by harnessing all available technologies. Read More
UW scholars receive major funding to study polarization and civic renewal
Journalism and mass communication researchers have received $1 million from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation to create a center that will expand a study of state and regional communications systems. Read More
Cosmic ray exhibits, conference explore the universe’s mysteries
Event Horizon: portraits of three physicists captured holding an object that inspired their careers, and Messages from the Horizon, which consists of spinning LEDs representing black holes, are on display in the Main Gallery of the Memorial Union. Read More
Sea Grant announces new coastal engineer
As Wisconsin Sea Grant’s coastal engineering outreach specialist, Adam Bechle will be dealing with erosion and flooding issues on the state’s Great Lakes shores. Read More
Road closures will affect central campus weeks of July 22, 29
Beginning July 23, the northbound lane of Charter Street from University Avenue to Observatory Drive will be closed. Expect traffic delays and bus detours. Read More
Cap Times Idea Fest returns to campus Sept. 13-14
Eric Holder will discuss gerrymandering, WARF's Erik Iverson will lead a panel on "How Does Madison Not Become Seattle?" and political scientist Kathy Cramer will highlight the Local Voices Network, among other events. Read More
Summer Sweet Spots: Lakeshore Path
The Lakeshore Path is the ribbon that ties the entire Lakeshore Nature Preserve together. It's a great place to walk, run or bicycle and contemplate the beautiful view of the lake and the woods. Read More
Get Social: Staying cool in #SummerHeat, celebrating #UWWomen150
The temperatures in Madison are climbing (as is the humidity) — and Badgers keep their cool by venting on social media. Read More
Student to student: Old and new fun in Madison
Summer in Madison is one of the best, yet shortest seasons. There are endless activities and events to take advantage of, from iconic… Read More
If it’s not the tundra, it’s the heat: 5 ways to cope
Extreme temperatures have been predicted in Madison for the next couple of days and we all know what that means. Desperately… Read More
Badgerloop team sets sights on top prize in international competition
Students from the University of Wisconsin–Madison are facing off against teams from around the world with their concept for an ultrafast futuristic form of transportation in the fourth annual SpaceX Hyperloop Competition. Read More
Wild rice project sows seeds for university, tribal collaboration
A graduate student is working on a project to build connections between the UW and Native American tribes around wild rice protection and restoration efforts. Read More
IceCube: Antarctic neutrino detector to get $37 million upgrade
IceCube, which in 2018 helped unravel one of the oldest riddles in physics and astronomy — the origin of high-energy neutrinos and cosmic rays — has received new funding to expand the detector and its scientific capabilities. Read More
UW lab gears up for another Antarctic drilling campaign
The UW–Madison Physical Sciences Laboratory, which specializes in making customized equipment for UW–Madison researchers, will once again lead drilling operations for the IceCube neutrino observatory. Read More
González hired as new UW–Madison director of community relations
“I look forward to being a part of ensuring that the university is creating opportunities for all members of our community," González says. Read More
Investigation into fungal infection reveals genetic vulnerability in Hmong
A new UW–Madison study has identified a specific genetic vulnerability among Hmong people that renders them more susceptible to the disease-causing fungus. Read More
Updated: UW–Madison response to reports of ICE activity on campus
Updated: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 13. On Friday, postings on social media began referencing reports of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity on the UW–Madison… Read More
UW–Madison researchers win presidential award
They have been named winners of the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers, which honors researchers beginning their careers who show exceptional promise for leadership in science and technology. Read More
Q & A: Veterinary medicine professor leads largest biomedical coalition
Hannah Carey, a researcher who studies hibernating mammals, is the new president of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology. Read More
Mildred Fish-Harnack honored as hero of resistance to Nazi regime
UW-Madison alumna Mildred Fish-Harnack became a resistance fighter in Nazi Germany and was the only American civilian to be executed on the direct order of Adolf Hitler. On July 12, a statue called "Mildred" is being dedicated in a Madison park. Read More