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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.
Panel seeks suppliers for new Charter Street Heating Plant
Wide-ranging efforts to nurture a Wisconsin biomass market supplying fuel to the soon-to-be-renovated Charter Street Heating Plant at the University of Wisconsin–Madison are under way, as officials begin identifying potential suppliers for the cutting-edge facility.
Fruit tree sprayer wins UW–Madison innovation competition
A system to make fruit tree pesticide spraying safer for people and the environment won the top prize and $10,000 in the Schoofs Prize for Creativity, an annual competition at the University of Wisconsin–Madison that rewards innovative and marketable ideas.
Cycling team is freezin’ for local charity
The University of Wisconsin–Madison cycling team will be "Freezin' for Safety" on Friday, Feb. 19, to raise money for the Madison Area Safe Kids Coalition.
WSUM to broadcast trivia marathon
This weekend, the University of Wisconsin–Madison student radio station WSUM 91.7FM is teaming with St. Cloud State University's student radio to broadcast their 50-hour trivia marathon.
Many ways to keep up on Winter Olympics
The 2010 Winter Olympic games kick off Friday, Feb. 12, in Vancouver, and a large contingent of Wisconsin athletes will lead the U.S. charge to the medal stand.
Law School, Letters & Science dean reviews under way
Chancellor Biddy Martin and Provost Paul DeLuca have initiated standard, five-year reviews for Law School Dean Kenneth Davis and College of Letters & Science Dean Gary Sandefur.
UW-Madison student wins Churchill Scholarship
A student who has engaged in chemistry and mathematics research on campus since high school is the University of Wisconsin–Madison's third Churchill Scholar - and the first in 30 years.
Wisconsin Dance Marathon ready for a second year
University of Wisconsin–Madison students are raising cash to dance the night away at the second annual Wisconsin Dance Marathon Friday-Saturday, Feb. 26-27.
Will calorie listings curb our fast-food habits?
Would you turn your back on deep-fried cheese curds if you knew that a single serving packs in 569 calories?
Student remembered as passionate researcher
The family and friends of Jeffrey Matthew Slosarczyk are remembering him as an intelligent and diligent student, highly dedicated to his studies.
Snow emergency remains in effect
A snow emergency remains in effect for the entire city of Madison until 7 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 11.
Morgridge Institute for Research announces scientific leadership team, research areas
The Morgridge Institute for Research has finalized its inaugural team of top scientists selected to bring to life the institute's mission of accelerating discovery to delivery to improve human health.
Make this a Valentine’s Day to remember
Chocolates, flowers, jewelry and perfume? Mooning into your sweetie’s eyes (all the way to their deep, deep soul) through the candlelight? Done, and done to death. Make this Valentine’s weekend memorable with one of the following suggestions. Yes, symposia can be sexy! All events are free unless noted.
New heart pump could benefit thousands
Although they have neither a pulse nor a measurable blood pressure, people with advanced heart failure lived longer and felt better when implanted with a new small pump that circulates their blood, according to UW Health heart experts whose patients took part in a recent clinical trial.
Study: Bloggers’ reasons for writing change over time
While political bloggers were initially inspired to post their thoughts online as a way to help them blow off steam or articulate new ideas, over time they're driven to blog by a desire to influence mainstream media or public opinion, according to research from the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Scholar-physician juggles culture, care, compassion
A recent lecture in Walt Schalick’s History of Disability course covers the full spectrum of human-animal relationships. Service animals aren’t the only ones making an impact: Frogs with limb abnormalities can mark environmental change, while the physiology of hibernating bears could help researchers lessen bone loss in bedridden (human) patients.
Campus events mark Black History Month
To celebrate the rich culture and traditions that Black History Month honors, educational, artistic and social events have been scheduled across campus.