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For plastics knowledge, India looks to UW–Madison engineers
One of the oldest and most respected polymer engineering research and educational programs in the United States is contributing its expertise to a new plastics university in India.
WSUM marks 10 years of student radio
WSUM, the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s licensed student radio station, is celebrating its tenth anniversary this week.
Early spring: Good for us, mixed bag for insects, plants
Madison’s warm weather may have made the outdoors more comfortable for people, but does it spell trouble for overwintering plants and bugs?
Recent sightings: Wonders of Physics
Physics student Blaine Law (right) uses the pressure of liquid nitrogen changing from a liquid to a gas to power a canon during a…
UW couple wins first leg of “The Amazing Race”
Major Dave Brown Jr., an assistant professor of military science at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, and his wife, Rachel, not only survived elimination on the Feb. 19 season premiere of “The Amazing Race,” but they placed first.
Madison-area youth invited to compete in Wisconsin Teen Poetry Slam semi-finals
Top youth poets from Madison and Milwaukee are gearing up to compete for a berth on the 2012 Wisconsin Youth Poetry Slam Team, which will represent the state at the national Brave New Voices International Youth Poetry Slam Festival in California this coming summer.
Does history repeat? Using the past to improve ecological forecasting
To better predict the future, Jack Williams is looking to the past.
Proposed hunt poorly designed, says UW wolf expert
Legislation outlining a proposed state wolf hunt is likely to hurt wolf populations while failing to resolve existing conflicts with humans, says a UW–Madison wolf…
Blood drive aims to fight sickle cell disease
A blood drive set for Tuesday, Feb. 21 will underscore the importance of blood donation as a way to help fight sickle cell disease, or SCD.
Memorial fund established in honor of Anthony Shadid
Alumni and friends of foreign correspondent Anthony Shadid have established a memorial fund in his honor to ensure that his life and legacy lives on at the University of Wisconsin–Madison
Black Men’s Initiative Forum set for Feb. 24-25
The Black Men's Initiative Forum on Friday, Feb. 24 and Saturday, Feb. 25 will help develop strong leadership through programs embracing this year's theme of "Building Capacity: Are You Equipped?"
Anthony Shadid: A journalist’s life remembered, a legacy that lives on
The world knew Anthony Shadid as a two-time Pulitzer Prize winning journalist who covered the Middle East. The University of Wisconsin–Madison knew Shadid when he was just a young journalism student on deadline for the Daily Cardinal.
Finalists named for UW–Madison business services post
Five finalists have been selected in the search for a new assistant vice chancellor for business services at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, Darrell Bazzell, vice chancellor for administration, said today.
Public meeting set on West Campus Cogeneration Facility
A meeting to present plans for an addition to the West Campus Congeneration Facility will be held on Thursday, March 1.
Mother of pearl tells a tale of ocean temperature, depth
Nacre -- or mother of pearl, scientists and artisans know, is one of nature's amazing utilitarian materials.
UW-Madison explores creation of College of the Arts
For the first time in several decades, the University of Wisconsin–Madison is considering the addition of a new college, the College of the Arts.
Couple with UW ties competes on “The Amazing Race”
It’s one thing to strategize from the comfort of your living room while watching hit reality show “The Amazing Race.” It’s quite another to be among the globe-trotting contestants.
Howard Zimmerman, pioneer in organic chemistry, dies at 85
Howard Zimmerman, a professor of chemistry from 1960 until his retirement in 2010, died on Saturday, Feb. 11 as a result of a fall.