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Wisconsin Institute for Discovery research themes

June 30, 2009

Polymer Bio-Nanocomposite Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering Stem cells have enormous promise for regenerating or replacing tissues, but these restorative applications must satisfy the need to…

Five big ideas to fill out Wisconsin Institute for Discovery portfolio

June 30, 2009

Capping an intensely competitive process, five proposals from University of Wisconsin–Madison faculty have been selected to form the intellectual heart of the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery (WID).

Domestic partner health insurance included in state budget

June 29, 2009

Gov. Jim Doyle today (June 29) signed into law a state budget authorizing the offering of health insurance benefits to same- and opposite-sex domestic partnerships.

Recent sightings: The science of fireworks

June 29, 2009

Chemistry professor Bassam Shakhashiri ignites a gas-filled balloon during a free demonstration about the science of fireworks held at the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Memorial…

Recent sightings: Starry-eyed wonder

June 29, 2009

People view a University of Wisconsin–Madison-created exhibit of astronomical images on display during the Dane County Farmers’ Market in downtown Madison on June 27,…

Sounds of early music to fill Madison air

June 29, 2009

Study with virtuosos and early music vocal masters, and perform period music at the Madison Early Music Festival July 11-18.

New MRI technique could mean fewer breast biopsies in high-risk women

June 29, 2009

A University of Wisconsin–Madison biomedical engineer and colleagues have developed a method that, applied in MRI scans of the breast, could spare some women with increased breast cancer risk the pain and stress of having to endure a biopsy of a questionable lump or lesion.

State Relations Update (June 29)

June 29, 2009

Friday night, the Legislature completed their action on the state budget and the Governor signed the spending plan into law today.

Sequencing effort to chart ants and their ecosystem

June 26, 2009

Nestled within the twisting fungus gardens of leaf-cutter ants exists a complex symbiotic web that has evolved over millions of years. Now, with the help of a major genomic sequencing grant from Roche Applied Science, scientists at UW–Madison will be able to analyze these interactions at the molecular scale.

Major study links malaria mosquitoes to Amazon deforestation

June 25, 2009

In one of the most field-intensive efforts to explore the connection between malaria and tropical deforestation, a team led by Jonathan Patz, a specialist in the link between environment and health at the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies at UW–Madison, has established a strong correlation between the extent of forest destruction and the incidence of the Amazon's most dangerous malaria vector, the mosquito Anopheles darlingi.

Chancellor’s Furlough Update

June 25, 2009

The University of Wisconsin–Madison is working closely with the state of Wisconsin and UW System administration to iron out the details provided by the Office of State Employment Relations (OSER) regarding mandatory employee furloughs.

Students help New Orleans wetlands

June 25, 2009

A project led by students at UW–Madison and designed to restore New Orleans wetlands damaged by Hurricane Katrina recently took a major step forward.

Experts: Big Tobacco dead by 2047, possibly sooner

June 25, 2009

President Barack Obama's signature on a bill this week to grant the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulatory authority over tobacco was historic, and represents a step in the march to eliminate tobacco use in this country by 2047, two national tobacco experts said today (June 25).

Projected food, energy demands seen to outpace production

June 25, 2009

With the caloric needs of the planet expected to soar by 50 percent in the next 40 years, planning and investment in global agriculture will become critically important, according a new report released today (June 25).

Recent sightings: Anything for Abe

June 24, 2009

Braving a near-record temperature of 94 degrees Fahrenheit, a grounds-crew member uses a line trimmer to cut the grass near the Abraham Lincoln statue…

Power restored to campus

June 24, 2009

Power has been restored to the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus after a widespread outage around 10:45 a.m. today (June 24). Around 30 buildings and some cooling systems were affected.

Chemistry professor reveals the science behind fireworks

June 24, 2009

Come early to the Memorial Union Terrace this Saturday, June 27, to stake out a good seat for Rhythm and Booms and learn about the science behind the spectacle.

From Earth to the universe to Capitol Square

June 24, 2009

On Saturday, June 27, wonders from the far reaches of the universe will be brought down to Earth on the Capitol Square.

Self-study course assists those planning for retirement

June 24, 2009

As Judy Ettinger puzzled over her retirement options a few years ago, her 30-plus years of experience in career counseling and career development proved to be invaluable.

UW-Madison announces vice chancellor for university relations

June 23, 2009

Citing his deep knowledge of the University of Wisconsin–Madison community, his effectiveness as an ambassador on behalf of the institution and his experience, UW–Madison Chancellor Biddy Martin has selected Vince Sweeney to be the university's first vice chancellor for university relations.

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