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WID researcher locates “virtual eyes” to enhance 3D experience

August 9, 2013

3D movies are a popular trend this year, with countless films opting to include features that make viewers feel as though they are a part of the action. But what if 3D technologies in movies were not just a feature, but an entire, encapsulating experience? Read More

UW working to reduce move-out waste

August 9, 2013

Moving Days, Hippie Christmas, or just a giant mess - whatever you call it, the mid-August piles of discarded possessions overflowing Madison dumpsters and curbs include many that could be reused or recycled. Read More

Recent sightings: Baldwin talks tech

August 9, 2013

U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin meets with UW–Madison researchers and representatives from Isomark, a company commercializing a Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation-licensed technology to detect patient infections sooner than is currently possible. Read More

UW-Madison goes to the State Fair

August 8, 2013

Special Day, Special Fun UW-Madison did a very friendly takeover at the Wisconsin State Fair on Aug. 7. More than 200 volunteers from the campus community… Read More

Iranian student overcame obstacles to vote

August 8, 2013

While millions of Iranians braved long lines and waiting periods to vote in their presidential election this summer, one Iranian student studying abroad at UW–Madison faced a set of different challenges. Read More

Mathieu appointed interim director of Wisconsin Center for Education Research

August 7, 2013

Robert Mathieu has been appointed interim director of the Wisconsin Center for Education Research (WCER), UW–Madison School of Education Dean Julie Underwood announced Tuesday. Read More

Report examines sensitivity of coastal areas to climate change

August 7, 2013

A new study of the nation’s coastal areas and surrounding communities examines the potential risks that these areas would face from a changing climate. Read More

Grant funds free nationwide access to Dairyland Initiative for farmers

August 6, 2013

The Dairyland Initiative, a UW School of Veterinary Medicine outreach program that works with farmers to optimize cow comfort, health, and milk production, has received a $50,000 grant from the Dean Foods Foundation to make its Web-based resources available at no cost to dairy farmers across the country. Read More

UW wins grant to study menthol cigarettes

August 6, 2013

The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institutes (NHLBI), in collaboration with the FDA, has awarded the University of Wisconsin Center for Tobacco Research and Intervention (UW-CTRI) a $368,000 grant to study the use of menthol cigarettes. This project will add to the body of research the FDA is examining to determine whether or how to regulate menthol flavoring in tobacco products. Read More

Campus prepares for OpenBook website

August 6, 2013

UW–Madison is continuing to gather information for the state’s upcoming OpenBook Wisconsin website, which will provide a searchable database of expenditures exceeding $100 from all state agencies, including UW–Madison and the UW System. Read More

Newly remodeled Carson Gulley Center is open for dining, events

August 6, 2013

Carson Gulley Center, a fixture in UW–Madison’s lakeshore neighborhood since the 1920s, has reopened after undergoing a full renovation that showcases the character of the building’s original architecture. Read More

Eavesdropping plants prepare to be attacked

August 5, 2013

In a world full of hungry predators, prey animals must be constantly vigilant to avoid getting eaten. But plants face a particular challenge when it comes to defending themselves. Read More

Mentored by UW education faculty, underrepresented students exhibit research

August 2, 2013

Students from UW–Madison’s Summer Education Research Program (SERP) presented their research during a poster session in the Education Building’s Morgridge Commons on Tuesday afternoon. Read More

UW researchers witness new type of cell division, use it to battle cancer

August 2, 2013

While on their way to finding a means to attack certain types of cancers, the researchers made the first observations of cytofission in humans, a type of cell division that occurs at a different time than normal division. Read More

UW institute announces National Poverty Fellows Program

July 31, 2013

A new National Poverty Fellows Program, administered at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, will launch a search this fall for talented postdoctoral researchers to participate in a partnership to build capacity to conduct high-quality, policy-relevant research on poverty and inequality in the United States. Read More