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Helping in the fight against avian flu
Avian influenza has made headlines in Wisconsin and several other states in recent weeks. The University of Wisconsin–Madison and the Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (WVDL) are on the front line in responding to and understanding the virus and providing critical testing for food producers and commercial and private flock owners. Read More
A new kind of wood chip: collaboration could lead to biodegradable computer chips
In an effort to alleviate the environmental burden of electronic devices, a team of University of Wisconsin–Madison researchers has collaborated with researchers in the Madison-based U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Products Laboratory (FPL) to develop a surprising solution: a semiconductor chip made almost entirely of wood. Read More
Dark energy to be topic of Space Place event
"To Infinity and Beyond: The Accelerating Universe," a live broadcast from the World Science Festival about dark energy, an antigravitational force that confounds the conventional laws of physics, will be hosted on the evening of May 28 by UW–Madison's Space Place. Read More
Starved for fire, Wisconsin’s pine barrens disappear
A century spent treating wildfires as emergencies to be stamped out may have cost Central Wisconsin a natural setting that was common and thriving before the state was settled. Read More
Rewriting the history of the Boaz mastodon
Carrie Eaton, curator of collections at the University of Wisconsin–Madison Geology Museum, displays a bone that revealed the true history of the museum’s… Read More
Law Enforcement Command College grads benefit Wisconsin communities
On June 1, a new event called the Central Wisconsin Hero Games will honor wounded veterans at the VA Medical Center in Tomah. They will compete in Olympic-style activities, including archery and a wheelchair-accessible obstacle course. Read More
Made-in-Madison software helping fuel apps revolution
About 15 months after it went live, software called Ionic is fueling the hottest trend in information technology: mobile apps. Read More
Tolerance of wolves in Wisconsin continues to decline
Wolf. The very word can conjure an image of a venerable pack of canines passing quietly through moonlit woods. Or, it can evoke anger over livestock lost at the jaws of a hungry predator. Read More
Genetic approaches to cancer, neural development lead to honor for UW–Madison scientists
Two University of Wisconsin–Madison researchers - one investigating the genetic basis of cancer growth and the other, the role of genes in neural development and learning - have earned funding and a prestigious honor from the Greater Milwaukee Foundation. 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
Wisconsin School of Business’ The Compass Program Provides Direction and Graduates Career-Ready Students
At a time when people are concerned about college students facing mounting debt and uncertain job prospects, Wisconsin School of Business 2015 graduate Zach Roberts is starting an exciting job at LinkedIn in San Francisco. He credits his experience as a facilitator in The Compass Program with preparing him for a successful career. Read More
Langdon Street closing between Park and Lake streets
Langdon Street between Park and Lake streets will be closed through November 2015 starting next week as phase two of the Memorial Union construction project continues. 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
Pasture partnership supports organic dairy farmers across Wisconsin
In an effort to help improve the health of pastures owned by dairy farmers across Wisconsin and beyond, University of Wisconsin–Madison researchers have established a partnership with Organic Valley, the nation's largest organic farming cooperative, to study how to make pastures as productive, nutritious and sustainable as possible. Read More
Media advisory – Missing-in-action recovery and identification project
MEDIA ADVISORY - MISSING-IN-ACTION RECOVERY AND IDENTIFICATION PROJECT5/19/15 Read More
UW–Madison microgrids help power industry in Milwaukee
On the same site in Milwaukee where the A. O. Smith Corporation once built airplane and auto parts for the military during both world wars, University of Wisconsin–Madison energy researchers are using state-of-the-art microgrid technology to help revitalize Milwaukee's power industry. Read More
Distance Teaching & Learning Conference addresses radical changes in education
Technology has radically transformed the way people learn in the college classroom, in the workplace and in the military. Educators must stay on top of cutting-edge innovations to prepare students for success in the 21st century workforce, including novel ways of using mobile devices, digital games and social media. The University of Wisconsin–Madison's Distance Teaching & Learning Conference will explore the latest developments August 11-13 at Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center. Read More
Brief alcohol screening misses mark for people who most need help, study says
As screening for alcohol problems during doctor visits has become more mainstream, a new study published in the journal Addiction finds that the technique does not increase successful referrals to alcohol counseling and treatment. Read More