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Recent sightings: Eyes on UW
Photo: Two remote-controlled webcams, maintained by the Division of Information Technology and mounted on the roof of the Computer Sciences and Statistics building, document progress of different construction sites on campus. Read More
Study reveals new options for people with PKU
For people with the genetic condition known as phenylketonuria (PKU), diet is a constant struggle. They can eat virtually no protein, and instead get their daily dose of this key macronutrient by drinking a bitter-tasting formula of amino acids. Yet drink it they must; deviating from this strict dietary regimen puts them at risk of developing permanent neurological damage. Read More
Hurricanes not likely to disrupt ocean carbon balance
Hurricanes are well known for the trail of damage and debris they can leave on land, but less known for the invisible trail left over the ocean by their gale-force winds - a trail of carbon dioxide. Read More
Flood seminar seeks to avoid future devastation
Two national experts will join more than a dozen Wisconsin researchers and government officials in April in Madison at a symposium aimed at helping Wisconsin communities avoid devastating floods like those that inundated the Midwest last year. Read More
Entomology department’s centennial celebration features butterfly exhibit
To help celebrate its 100th year, the University of Wisconsin–Madison Department of Entomology is inviting the public to get up close and personal with members of the wide world of insects. Read More
‘Great Texts’ exposes high-schoolers to literature
High school students in Wisconsin are digging into great world literature that would bewilder older and more experienced readers: “Don Quixote,” by Miguel de Cervantes, “Dante’s Inferno,” by Dante Alighieri, “One Hundred Years of Solitude,” by Gabriel Garcia Marquez and “The Brothers Karamazov,” by Fyodor Dostoyevsky. All the students need is a chance to try and the right guidance from their teachers. Both of these necessities are provided by the Center for the Humanities. Read More
UW-Madison to sign historic agreement with Iraqi university
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is preparing to sign a historic agreement with one of the foremost institutions of higher education in Iraq. Read More
UW-Madison names new director of auxiliary operations analysis
A certified public accountant with 24 years of experience has been named the University of Wisconsin–Madison's next director of auxiliary operations analysis, Darrell Bazzell, vice chancellor for administration, announced today (March 27). Read More
UW-Madison seniors celebrate new beginnings at Senior Week
As University of Wisconsin–Madison seniors approach their final month on campus, they'll prepare to say goodbye to friends and professors, make their final climb of Bascom Hill and enjoy their last spring season as UW–Madison students. Read More
Former NSF director Neal Lane to discuss ‘Science in the Obama Era’
Former National Science Foundation director Neal Lane, now of Rice University, will give a UW–Madison chemistry department colloquium, "Science in the Obama Era," on Friday, March 27 at 3:30 p.m. in Room 1315 of the Chemistry Building, 1101 University Ave. Read More
Wisconsin, Morgridge scientists excise vector, exotic genes from induced stem cells
A team of scientists from the Morgridge Institute for Research at the University of Wisconsin–Madison reports that it has created induced human pluripotent stem (iPS) cells completely free of viral vectors and exotic genes. Read More
Dust plays larger than expected role in determining Atlantic temperature
The recent warming trend in the Atlantic Ocean is largely due to reductions in airborne dust and volcanic emissions during the past 30 years, according to a new study. Read More
Athletics recertification self-study results to be forum topic
A campus forum to discuss the preliminary results of a self-study conducted as part of the university’s NCAA athletics certification program will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 31. Read More
Physics, microbes and more come to life at Science Expeditions
For the seventh year in a row, Science Expeditions welcomes anyone with a curious mind to enjoy a variety of jaw-dropping shows, hands-on exhibits and more. Join scientists and students on Saturday, April 4, to find out how things work and what’s going on in research near and far. Read More
New lecture series honors pioneer of sensory substitution
A lecture series to honor the late Paul Bach-y-Rita kicks off at 4 p.m. on Friday, April 3, in the Waisman Center’s John D. Wiley Conference Center. A reception follows. Read More
Madison Initiative for Undergraduates promises quality, affordability
The Madison Initiative for Undergraduates, a major effort to preserve the quality of a University of Wisconsin–Madison education and improve its affordability, was announced today (March 25) by Chancellor Biddy Martin. Read More
Poetry performance on tap this weekend
If you’ve been wondering what’s up with kids these days, head to the Wisconsin Union Theater at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 28, for the sixth annual Wisconsin Teen Poetry Slam Finals to hear top youth poets from Madison and Milwaukee rip it up with passion, courage, insight and writing craftsmanship. Read More
Cinema Day highlights German, Iranian cultures
On Friday, April 3, Wisconsin high school students and teachers will participate in World Cinema Day, with an educational screening of “Football Under Cover,”, a film that documents the efforts of both the Iranian and German teams to cross cultural and national borders to play the match of a lifetime. Read More
Breakthrough device to debut at National Eye Institute’s 40th anniversary kickoff event
A portable vision device that provides blind individuals sensory input similar to vision will be presented at the 40th anniversary celebration for the National Eye Institute, part of the National Institutes of Health, on Friday, April 3. Read More