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Student-led redesign facilitates teamwork among state legislators
In the spring, University of Wisconsin–Madison student Matt Myers found himself on his hands and knees crawling around a state Capitol caucus room, taking measurements and diagramming the tables and chairs. Read More
Move-Out Night to assist temporarily displaced students
It's a common problem among University of Wisconsin–Madison students renting off-campus apartments and houses: Your old lease ends at noon on Aug. 14. Your new lease doesn't begin until noon on Aug.15. Read More
GLBRC receives $8 million in Recovery Act funding
The Department of Energy (DOE) Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center (GLBRC) has received $8.099 million in new funding from the U.S. Department of Energy through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to provide crucial support for plant cell wall imaging and sustainability research. Read More
Mass communications students and faculty reap bumper crop of awards
Graduate students and faculty in the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Joint Program in Mass Communications landed several awards - the most in recent memory - at a national conference for journalism educators this week. Read More
Early Alzheimer’s screenings could cut health care costs
As the nation debates how to control costs as part of health care reform, an Alzheimer's disease researcher says early diagnosis and treatment of the disease could save the nation billions of dollars in costs down the road. Read More
University Theatre provides a world tour with 2009-10 season
Audiences that take in one or more productions during University Theatre's 2009-10 season at the University of Wisconsin–Madison can boast that they experienced a world of drama for very little cash. Read More
Teamwork brings robotics team first year of success
The obstacle course was the greatest challenge the robot had ever faced. The pouring rain had damaged its laser range finder sensor - crucial for navigation - yet, it managed to push forward 200 feet before finally succumbing to the weather. Read More
Philanthropist and UW–Madison join to develop new-generation leaders
What do American soldiers stationed in Iraq and Afghanistan do in their "spare" time? Read More
Gasoline-diesel cocktail: a potent recipe for cleaner, more efficient engines
Diesel and gasoline fuel sources both bring unique assets and liabilities to powering internal combustion engines. Read More
UW-Madison professor draws honors for formative computer network
The Internet Society has tapped a precursor to the modern Internet - built under the leadership of a University of Wisconsin–Madison computer science professor - for the 2009 Jonathan B. Postel Service Award. Read More
Curiosities: How many galaxies have humans discovered?
“We don’t know,” says Ed Churchwell, professor of astronomy. “We know it’s a very large number.” It’s in the hundreds of billions, Churchwell… Read More
A day in the life of SOAR
As Student Orientation, Advising and Registration (SOAR) closes its main period for 2009, here is a collection of wisdom captured during a day in the life of SOAR. Read More
UW-Madison medical ethicist heading to FDA
University of Wisconsin–Madison professor of law R. Alta Charo has accepted a position as senior adviser in the Office of the Commissioner at the Food and Drug Administration, effective Aug. 30. Read More
Team discovers gene for age-related cataracts
Participants in the University of Wisconsin–Madison's long-running Beaver Dam Eye Study have contributed to the discovery of a gene involved in cataracts in both aging humans and in mice. Read More
UW-Madison announces biological safety officer
Jim Turk has been named biological safety officer in the Environment, Health and Safety Department at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More
The Red Shirt returns to celebrate a century of song
For Badger alumni, students and fans looking for a fashionable way to give back, The Red Shirt, Second Edition, has arrived. Read More
Will a well-mixed, warmer lake doom invasive fish?
The rainbow smelt, an invasive fish that threatens native species such as walleye and perch, may soon be feeling the heat - literally. Read More
SOAR star retires after 51 years at UW–Madison
Student finances aren't supposed to be funny. Wally Douma decided to change that. Read More
Badger Insider looks back on off-campus student life
Alumni who lived off campus share their stories in the latest edition of Badger Insider magazine. Read More