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Adapted fitness: Elite athletes, at any ability
Everyone’s an athlete
New book shines light on relationships between mothers, nannies
Financial pressure, mothers’ role led to recent controversy
Chancellor Martin’s statement on Governor Walker’s budget proposal
University of Wisconsin–Madison Chancellor Biddy Martin said Tuesday that Governor Scott Walker's proposed cuts to higher education in Wisconsin will be very difficult to absorb after years of cuts to the campuses. She is encouraged, on the other hand, by the governor's forward-looking proposal to give increased flexibility to UW–Madison, and, over time, other UW System institutions.
Ecological adaptation likely to influence impacts of climate change
Animals' capacity to adapt is a factor in how they are likely to respond to changing climate conditions.
Conference on politics of consumption returns to UW–Madison
The University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Journalism and Mass Communication will host a conference this week examining the intersection of consumption, citizenship, media and marketing.
Wisconsin boaters, anglers doing more to halt spread of invasives
Wisconsin boaters and anglers seem to be doing a better job of following rules aimed at curbing the spread of aquatic invasive species, according to the results of UW–Madison surveys taken in 2009 and 2010.
Recent sightings: Black Men’s Forum
On Feb. 25, 2011, members of the Wisconsin Association of Black Men (WABM), a UW–Madison student organization, along with students from the Chicago Urban…
100-Hour Challenge winners named
A dress made of rubber gloves, a xylophone constructed from PVC pipes and a coffee chiller fashioned out of discarded lab equipment were just three examples of entrepreneurial creativity submitted in this year's Wiscontrepreneur 100-Hour Challenge, sponsored by the University of Wisconsin–Madison Office of Corporate Relations.
Campus forums scheduled on budget, New Badger Partnership
During the next two weeks, Chancellor Biddy Martin will be holding a pair of forums on developments regarding the New Badger Partnership and the state budget process. Faculty, staff and students are invited to attend.
Chemist awarded grant to develop ‘green chemistry’ for pharmaceutical industry
A University of Wisconsin–Madison professor of chemistry has received a grant to develop "green" techniques to produce compounds for the pharmaceutical industry.
UW-Madison artist wins international visualization challenge
Watch yourself around Kandis Elliot's art, because it may be smuggling things into your brain.
UW-Madison trio named Leopold Leadership Fellows
Three University of Wisconsin–Madison professors are among only 20 academics from throughout North America chosen this year to participate in a prestigious environmental leadership and communications training program.
Curiosities: Why, when I see wind generators on a windy day, are some rotating and others not?
There are several possible reasons why a turbine may be still even when the wind is blowing, says Giri Venkataramanan, a…
Berquam: Mental health support always available
UHS, Berquam promote resources for students, faculty and staff who are in need of assistance.
UW-Madison conference will educate for lives of purpose
The Student Personnel Association at the University of Wisconsin–Madison will host its annual conference, "Educating for Lives of Purpose," on Thursday, March 10, at the Concourse Hotel. All members of the campus community are encouraged to attend.
Insect hearing inspires new approach to small antennas
Ormia ochracea is a small parasitic fly best known for its strong sense of directional hearing. A female fly tracks a male cricket by its chirps and then deposits her eggs on the unfortunate host. The larvae subsequently eat the cricket.
UW-Madison Dance Department, Arts Institute remember ‘60s events with symposium
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Dance Department and Arts Institute announce the Sunlight Project and Symposium, a series of 10 events related to Pulitzer Prize-winner David Maraniss' "They Marched into Sunlight."