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Autism test on the horizon as firm screens for signatures of disorder
Early diagnosis for autism can allow quicker, better treatment. In the best case, it could pinpoint ways to reduce the symptoms or even prevent the disorder.
After long hiatus, Washburn Observatory public viewing to resume
The observatory had closed unexpectedly in April 2014 when a motor and gear box that operate a sliding door on the dome malfunctioned.
UW-Madison spinoff receives construction permit for medical isotope plant in Janesville
This is the first time since 1961 that the NRC has issued a permit for a facility to make the life-saving isotopes.
Distinguished Teaching Awards 2016
Twelve faculty members have been chosen to receive this year’s Distinguished Teaching Awards, an honor given out since 1953 to recognize the university’s finest educators.
Nominees sought for 2016 Administrative Improvement Award
The award recognizes exceptional performance in administrative roles that support academics, research, student services, outreach and administration.
Reiland steps up to lead Wisconsin Idea Seminar
The seminar is a five-day traveling study tour to introduce the Wisconsin Idea to those who are new to the university.
‘Moving Forward’ turns talk toward action on race, climate
Students, faculty and staff took part in “Moving Forward: Conversations on Racial and Ethnic Diversity,” a campuswide forum on Feb. 24.
Arboretum review seeks to strengthen iconic research program
The Arboretum was dedicated in 1934 and has served as a laboratory for generations of field ecologists, including the iconic conservationist Aldo Leopold.
New analysis shows Wisconsin poverty on the upswing
Poverty in Wisconsin hit its highest level in 30 years during a five-year period that ended in 2014, according to UW–Madison's Applied Population Laboratory.
New climate model better predicts changes to ocean-carbon sink
Researchers shed light on the relationship between humans' carbon dioxide emissions and future climate change.
Sellery Hall incident prompts response to anti-Semitism
Campus leaders condemned the act and said it goes against the values of the university community.
WIAA tournaments bringing extra traffic to UW–Madison
Coming up are individual wrestling at the Kohl Center Feb. 25-27, team wrestling at the Field House March 4-5, and boys basketball at the Kohl Center March 17-19.
Light-footed
High winds didn't deter hundreds of people from enjoying a nighttime walk amid six custom-made luminaries and lanterns at the Allen Centennial Garden Feb. 19.
3 researchers awarded prestigious Sloan Fellowships
The competitive awards are given to promising young researchers in the early stages of their careers.
14th Dalai Lama to visit Madison for live-streamed event on global well-being
Gathering perspectives to promote global well-being, the Center for Healthy Minds at UW–Madison will host the event March 9.
McBurney director to head new compliance office
Cathy Trueba's duties will include compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Title IX, public records and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.
UW–Madison adopts higher wages for student employees, graduate assistants
The student hourly minimum wage is set to rise from $7.25 to $9 per hour on Sept. 1, and effective July 1, graduate assistants will receive a 2 percent hike.
Siftr: Web tool for citizen science, ethnography, teaching
The Field Day Lab's creation is already in use in different corners of the globe and is gaining traction, especially among educators.
Pagliarini earns presidential recognition for research on mitochondria
Dave Pagliarini has received the U.S. government’s highest honor for scientists in the early stages of their careers.
60 years after pioneering survey, Wisconsin prairies are changing rapidly
Researchers have found that human influence has accelerated the rate of species change in these prairies and likely in other natural places.