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Virus hybridization could create pandemic bird flu
Genetic interactions between avian H5N1 influenza and human seasonal influenza viruses have the potential to create hybrid strains combining the virulence of bird flu with the pandemic ability of H1N1, according to a new study.
Recent sighting: Freezing for Safety
Undergraduate student Andrew Bossler, along with other members of the UW–Madison cycling team, braves the chilly temperatures on Library Mall Feb. 19, to take…
‘Almost Spring’ student dance concert set at UW–Madison
This week's University of Wisconsin–Madison Dance Program's student concert, "Almost Spring," is a showcase of creative original works by student choreographers.
Communication conference to feature multidisciplinary research
The University of Wisconsin–Madison's School of Journalism and Mass Communication invites the submission of original, nonpublished research papers to be presented at its 2010 "Communication Crossroads" conference on Friday, April 9.
Open mic night part of ‘On, Wisconsin!’ contest
Are you eager to enter the "On, Wisconsin!" YouTube competition and win a trip to Las Vegas? Are you holding back because you don't want to deal with videotaping, uploading and other technical details?
UW-Madison engineer joins national academy
The National Academy of Engineering (NAE) has included a University of Wisconsin–Madison engineer among its 68 newest members.
“Wisconsin Reflections” to feature Leckrone, limited audience seating available
UW Marching Band director Mike Leckrone will appear in a new episode of “Wisconsin Reflections,” a university-produced Big Ten Network show that will be videotaped before a live audience at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23.
Informational meeting set on campus utility construction
Utility construction projects planned for the UW–Madison campus during this spring and summer will be the topic of an informational meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 23 at the Memorial Union from 9-10:30 a.m.
Demand for local food challenges distribution systems, report finds
Consumers' growing appetite for locally produced food presents both an opportunity and a problem for local growers.
Knight’s four assists help U.S. women’s hockey team to Olympic win
The U.S. Olympic Women's Ice Hockey Team scored an Olympic record seven power-play goals en route to a 13-0 victory over Russia in its second game of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games on Tuesday. Team USA improved to 2-0-0-0 with the win and secured a spot in the tournament's semifinal round.
IceCube’s Antarctic season ends with success
As darkness settles over the South Pole and the Antarctic winter begins, the IceCube Neutrino Observatory has something to celebrate: a great season on the ice.
Committee seeks nominations for new human resources director
A faculty, staff and student committee searching for a new director of human resources is seeking applications and nominations for the position.
UW-Madison Office of Multicultural Arts Initiatives to host Wisconsin Teen Slam
Twenty-one high school spoken-word artists from southern Wisconsin will participate in a finale competition at 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 26, at the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Memorial Union Theater, 800 Langdon St.
County health rankings expanded from Wisconsin to all 50 states
Where we live matters to our health. A first-of-its-kind report by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute in collaboration with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation highlights this fact. The County Health Rankings, a collection of 50 reports - one per state - ranks all counties within each state on their overall health.
Book by journalism professor traces birth of forensic science in Jazz Age New York
Deborah Blum's husband is a little wary when she gets too close to his coffee cup.
Fifteen UW–Madison teaching assistants awarded for service
Fifteen University of Wisconsin–Madison teaching assistants have received awards for their contributions to learning on campus.
Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation names CFO/COO
Steven Mixtacki, the longtime senior vice president and chief financial officer of American TV and Appliance of Madison, has joined the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) as chief financial and operating officer.
Induced neural stem cells: Not quite ready for prime time
The great promise of induced pluripotent stem cells is that the all-purpose cells seem capable of performing all the same tricks as embryonic stem cells, but without the controversy.
Not-so-risky business: New computational models will offer decision support
A UW–Madison professor has received a prestigious CAREER award from the National Science Foundation to research risk modeling and computational optimization for decision support.