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New ‘corn atlas’ shows which genes are active during each stage of plant growth
Just as a road atlas helps travelers find their way, a new corn atlas will help plant scientists navigate vast amounts of gene expression data from the corn plant, as described in the May 10 issue of The Plant Journal.
Curiosities: Why are some crops planted in spring and others in fall?
Temperature sensitivity is the primary determinant in when crops can be planted, says horticulture professor Irwin Goldman. For most fruit and vegetable crops in…
Heart cells derived from stem cells used to study heart diseases
A research team at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health is the first to use heart cells derived from stem cells to specifically study certain genetic mechanisms of heart diseases.
Chancellor Martin’s year-end message
Dear Members of the UW–Madison Community, It is hard to believe that another academic year is coming to a close. That thought is a relief…
Slide show: Talk to the animals
Wagging tails and bright eyes — provided by University Health Services on May 5 — helped soothe stress levels as students prepare for final exams.
Teaching Academy names new members
The UW–Madison Teaching Academy announces the induction of 27 new members; 14 Fellows and 13 Future Faculty Partners (FFPs). The induction ceremony was held April…
Grow your best garden ever with Family Horticulture Day
The Agricultural Research Stations of UW–Madison’s College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) were formerly known as “experimental farms.” Given the breadth of activities, resources,…
Waisman Center presents Festival on the Farm
Since 1986, the Waisman Center Children’s Theatre has presented most of its high-quality children’s programming in its auditorium. Twice a year, however, the action moves…
Symposium shares changing outcomes, common ground
Students in Professor Colleen Dunlavy’s History 247 class participate in a discussion session led by graduate student Ryan. The annual Teaching and Learning…
High fashion takes a bow in Design Studies show
Since 1992, the design studies department in the School of Human Ecology has celebrated the work of its talented students with a juried year-end exhibition.
HRS will support UW–Madison employees now, into future
On April 18, the Human Resource System went live, becoming the tool that all UW System institutions use to process and manage employment, payroll and the administration of employee benefits.