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Betül Kaçar receives Stanley Miller Early Career Award from ISSOL
This award recognizes promising young scientists for outstanding contributions to origins of life research, particularly those engaged in experimental and/or theoretical studies in astrobiology.
UW–Madison rises in rankings for study abroad, international students
The report lists UW–Madison as No. 4 among all U.S. universities for study abroad participation and No. 19 for number of international students.
UW’s Kathy Cramer co-chairs prestigious academy commission on reimagining economy
The committee will assess the impact of the last half-century of economic policymaking, meet with Americans from all over the country, and generate recommendations meant to create an economy that best serves the needs of the American people.
Vaccine for young children fills vital gap in the vaccine landscape
“Vaccination decreases the risks of the virus in the children, facilitates return of in-person school, sports and activities, all while helping prevent the spread of COVID-19 to their family members and community at large.”
Breaking down fungal biofilm defenses provides potential path to treating sticky infections
While more work is necessary, the newly identified proteins provide potential drug targets to impair a pathogen’s antimicrobial defenses.
UW–Madison responds to federal COVID-19 vaccination mandate
To comply with the broad scope of the order, all employees (not only those who directly work on federal contracts) must provide proof of vaccination or receive a medical or religious accommodation exempting them from the requirement by Jan. 4, 2022. This includes student hourly employees.
Chemists discover new way to harness energy from ammonia
"To be able to complete the ammonia-to-nitrogen reaction under ambient conditions — and get energy — is a pretty big deal,” says chemistry Professor John Berry.
Real-time video of scenes hidden around corners is now possible
New research opens up the technology to affordable, real-world applications in such areas as disaster relief, medical imaging and military uses.
Blank’s Slate: Veterans enrich our learning community
As more veterans come to our campus, they bring a unique mix of leadership and experience to the classroom. Their perspectives enrich our learning community in many ways.
Milner to retire as vice provost for academic affairs
Milner came to UW–Madison in 1988 as a postdoctoral researcher in biochemistry and went on to build a 33-year career on campus, mostly in academic administration.
UW team among winners of Musk Foundation’s XPRIZE for Carbon Removal Student Competition
The contest is kickstarting projects that could mitigate the impacts of climate change by removing carbon dioxide from the air, ground and oceans.
Queer X Asian open mic night
An audience of more than 70 people enjoyed a variety of student performances in Queer X Asian Open Mic Night in the Memorial Union’s Der Rathskeller on Nov. 5.
Printing on textiles, the old-fashioned way
Students and community members created printed handkerchiefs with linoleum blocks and ink, during the Textiles at Home: Block Printed Handkerchiefs workshop on Nov. 5 at Nancy Nicholas Hall.
ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge honors UW–Madison for student voting success
UW was recognized for having the highest student voter registration and voter turnout among four-year colleges in Wisconsin as well as the most improved voter turnout.
COVID questions: Thanksgiving; boosters
This ongoing series answers questions about COVID-19 and the pandemic. Today: Should we feel OK traveling for the holiday? Is it safe to mix the vaccines?
Trumpeter, composer brings love of jazz to campus
Oscar-nominated, Grammy-winning trumpeter and composer Terence Blanchard, along with jazz musicians from the E-Collective and Turtle Island String Quartet, perform in Shannon Hall.
Moderna COVID-19 vaccine pediatric clinical trial to focus on ages 6 months to 5 years
“This is the final frontier. Our very youngest children need to get the vaccine and we need to make sure they are safe,” says Bill Hartman, co-principal investigator of the KidCOVE clinical trial at UW–Madison.
In historic first, flag of Ho-Chunk Nation raised atop Bascom Hall
“Seeing this flag raising gave me a sense of pride in my nationality,” said Silas Cleveland, a UW–Madison student and Ho-Chunk Nation member. “I really hope this is the start of new beginnings and that it brings with it a stronger relationship with the Ho-Chunk Nation.”
Author of ‘Go Big Read’ selection visits campus
Yaa Gyasi, author of the 2021-22 "Go Big Read" novel “Transcendent Kingdom,” spoke to faculty and students from the African Studies Program at Mark H. Ingraham Hall on Thursday, and met with First-Year Interest Group and Honors Program students at the Pyle Center.
UW–Madison Odyssey Beyond Bars program receives state award for prison education
The program helps address the problem of mass incarceration in Wisconsin by giving students the academic and professional opportunities they need to succeed when they reenter communities.