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Novel compound found effective against avian influenza virus
A novel compound is highly effective against the pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza virus, including some drug-resistant strains, according to new research led by a University of Wisconsin–Madison virologist. Read More
Campus celebrates 49th anniversary of Peace Corps
Next week, a series of events commemorates UW–Madison's Peace Corps legacy. Read More
Recent sighting: USA vs. Canada
Members of the UW–Madison Women’s Hockey team get together to watch the Olympic Women’s Hockey gold medal game featuring Team USA taking on… Read More
UW psychiatrist offers parents tips to help kids cope with agony of defeat
Watch any of the 2010 Winter Olympics, and you'll see it-what legendary sportscaster Jim McKay famously called "the agony of defeat." But while Olympic athletes wrestle with sports disappointment for a brief period of time every four years, young athletes experience the same thing more frequently on a much smaller stage. Read More
New process yields high-energy-density plant-based transportation fuel
A team of University of Wisconsin–Madison engineers has developed a highly efficient, environmentally friendly process that selectively converts gamma-valerolactone, a biomass derivative, into the chemical equivalent of jet fuel. Read More
UW-Madison physicists build basic quantum computing circuit
Exerting delicate control over a pair of atoms within a mere seven-millionths-of-a-second window of opportunity, physicists at the University of Wisconsin–Madison created an atomic circuit that may help quantum computing become a reality. Read More
Two selected as American Geophysical Union fellows
Two University of Wisconsin–Madison scientists have been named fellows of the American Geophysical Union, a distinction made for exceptional scientific contributions and eminence in the Earth or space sciences. Read More
UW-Madison’s First Wave wins international performance berth
The University of Wisconsin–Madison's First Wave hip hop theater ensemble has been selected to participate in Contacting the World 2010, an international theater project linking young people's theater groups from around the world in the spirit of creating theater across boundaries of geography and culture. Read More
Berquam: UW–Madison strives to assist sexual assault survivors
In coming days, there will be a great deal of media and online coverage of sexual assault in our community and around the UW System. Reading these stories reminds us of the importance of the work we are doing to try to prevent these horrible acts, to respond in victim-centered ways and to seek accountability from those who would perpetrate them. Read More
Figure skating club: The u-rah Rockettes of the ice
Figure Skating Club president Kayla Haag says there's just nothing quite like the Winter Olympics. Read More
Wisconsin’s organic farmers are largely weathering the economic storm
The current financial downturn hasn't spared Wisconsin's organic farmers, but in general they have been able to ride it out, says a new report about the state's organic sector. Read More
Eroica Trio solo and with Chamber Orchestra
In my book, you are guaranteed a place in history when a cocktail is named for you. Take, for example, the venerable Margarita, Bloody Mary and Harvey Wallbanger. An all-female classical piano trio, the Eroica Trio, received that honor in 2000 to celebrate a CD release. Read More
University Theatre presents Japanese kabuki
University Theatre kicks off the second part of its season with a style of show rarely seen by Madison audiences: a traditional Japanese kabuki piece. Read More
Major changes shape Morgridge Center present, future
Since it was founded in 1996, the Morgridge Center for Public Service at the University of Wisconsin–Madison has gained wide campus and community recognition for its leadership and advocacy role in promoting civic engagement, volunteerism and service learning. Read More
History of the Ojibway People, Second Edition
Enrolled as a member of Montana’s Blackfeet Nation, Theresa Schenck also honors her Ojibwe ancestry by making it the primary focus of her research. Read More
Decades on, UW–Madison Research Park thrives, plans for growth
After getting its start during a time of pessimism and doubt, the UW–Madison Research Park has turned into an engine of high-tech economic development. Read More
Professor studies the sounds of cinema
There were two turning points in Jeff Smith’s academic career that stand out: an interview for an assistant manager position with Radio Shack and his decision to study film music. Read More
Setting the scene — on campus and on an easel
Chancellor Biddy Martin may usually leave the office around 5 p.m., but her day is far from over. Inviting alumni, friends, students, donors and others into her home at Olin House is a way for her to continue the business of being the chancellor. Read More