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Halting immune response could save brain cells after stroke
A new study in animals shows that using a compound to block the body’s immune response greatly reduces disability after a stroke.
Study suggests potential association between soy formula and seizures in children with autism
A University of Wisconsin–Madison researcher has detected a higher rate of seizures among children with autism who were fed infant formula containing soy protein rather than milk protein.
Law students provide free legal services to New Orleans residents in need
Fifteen UW Law School students spent a week of their winter break in New Orleans, where they provided free legal services to residents in need.
Small scale, large potential: An expert weighs in on the future of microfluidics
More than a decade ago, David Beebe wrote that the field of microfluidics had the potential to significantly change modern biology. Now Beebe, an expert in the field, has written a high-level perspective on the state of microfluidics for the journal Nature.
Veteran faculty member Joe Elder speaks March 13 on “60 Years of Asking Questions”
On Thursday, March 13, Joseph Elder, a professor of sociology, languages and cultures of Asia, and integrated liberal studies at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, will give a special public lecture about some of the subsequent questions, along with some of the surprises he has encountered along the way.
Nominations sought for two vice provost positions
The campus community is invited to make nominations or apply for two vice provost positions in the Office of the Provost.
University Research Park event seeks to jump-start startups
Madison's third annual Startup Weekend event, whose goal is to assemble entrepreneurial minds from Southern Wisconsin and beyond to collaborate on innovative projects and potentially form startup companies, will be held April 4 to 6 at the University Research Park in Madison.
Recent Sightings: Posters in the Rotunda
UW-Madison student Bronte Mansfield (left) speaks with Wisconsin State Representative Terese Berceau about her undergraduate research display during the Posters in the Rotunda event at the Wisconsin State Capitol.
UW-Madison seminar marks 50 years of the Civil Rights Act
A daylong seminar focusing on civil rights, "A Nation Still Under Construction: Observing the 50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act," will be held on Wednesday, March 26.
UW hosts national leader in new era of Alzheimer’s prevention research
By the time today’s 30-year-olds are senior citizens, Alzheimer’s disease and dementia will have taken an overwhelming financial toll on the United States and other countries around the world, according to Dr. Eric Reiman.
Veteran entrepreneur named to direct Discovery to Product initiative at UW–Madison
John Biondi, a Wisconsin entrepreneur with extensive experience in early-stage high-technology companies in the state, has been named the first director of Discovery to Product (D2P), a new UW–Madison project to accelerate the formation of businesses based on discoveries at the Madison campus.
Recent Sightings: Campus from the rooftop
These photos depict views of the western, urban part of campus from the roof of the Engineering Research Building.
Showcase spotlights ideas for campus improvements
Showcase – where creative ideas, innovations, best practices and success stories from across campus are highlighted – moves to Varsity Hall at Union South on Wednesday, April 2.
Graduate programs ranked highly by U.S. News and World Report
Numerous UW–Madison graduate programs are ranked among the nation’s best in the 2015 edition of U.S. News and World Report’s “Best Graduate Schools.”
UW-Madison students to present research at State Capitol
Twelve University of Wisconsin–Madison students will present their undergraduate research at the 11th annual Posters in the Rotunda event Wednesday, March 12 at the Wisconsin State Capitol.
Study tour brings Fukushima students UW–Madison
In the days leading up to the third anniversary of the Fukushima nuclear disaster in Japan, Madison will host a group of students from Fukushima University, who will speak at a public event about their lives back home.
Chazen exhibit examines art and cartography
The subject of one exhibit at the Chazen Museum of Art is marginal. Literally.
Excess nitrogen in water prompts March 28 summit
Concern about excess nitrogen getting into the state's waterways and drinking water is the impetus for a Nitrogen Science Summit March 28 on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus.
Jerlando F. L. Jackson: Driven for diversity
The son of a drill sergeant in Fort Benning, Ga., Jerlando F. L. Jackson quickly learned the value of structure and organization. But there, in a rural area of the Deep South, deeper lessons about inclusion and diversity took root.