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Barnacle busters: Tackling a shipping industry headache
Scientists at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have devised a potentially ingenious solution to the multi-million dollar problem known as "biofouling," a chronic headache that has plagued the shipping world for centuries.
‘Wisconsin Indian Literature’ highlights oral traditions of state’s 12 Indian nations
"Wisconsin Indian Literature," to be published in January 2007 by the University of Wisconsin Press, is a unique anthology that respectfully presents the oral traditions, literature, and historically significant documents of the current twelve independent bands and Indian Nations of Wisconsin.
UW contributes to international fusion program
University of Wisconsin–Madison Fusion Technology Institute (FTI) researchers are playing a key role in the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER), a multinational project designed to demonstrate the scientific and technological feasibility of fusion power.
40 years ago, UW researcher changed our view of the world
Forty years ago this month, thanks to an inventive University of Wisconsin–Madison scientist, our view of the world was changed forever.
“Living legend” receives three national honors in 2003
In 2003, Signe Cooper was the recipient of three major honors, including being named a "Living Legend" by the American Academy of Nursing in November.
Royal Society of Chemistry cites UW–Madison professor
Through Lab on a Chip journal, the European-based Royal Society of Chemistry and Corning Inc. have awarded the first-ever Pioneers of Miniaturization prize to David J. Beebe, a University of Wisconsin–Madison professor of biomedical engineering.
Stem cells used to create critical brain barrier in lab
Using neural stem cells derived from the fetal brains of rats, a team of Wisconsin scientists has devised a rudimentary blood-brain barrier in the lab.
New math and science repository serves up the good stuff
Internet Scout, a 12-year-old University of Wisconsin–Madison online research project, is unveiling its new national math and science educational project this month called the Applied Math and Science Education Repository.
Wisconsin scientists land major infectious disease awards
The holidays have arrived early for two young University of Wisconsin–Madison faculty members. Cancer researcher Robert Kalejta and chemist Helen Blackwell have learned that they are each the recipients of prestigious Investigators in Pathogenesis of Infectious Disease Awards from the Burroughs Wellcome Fund.
Law students show holiday spirit
Members of the Student Bar Association at the University of Wisconsin Law School will be delivering toys to a local daycare center on Wednesday (Dec. 20) as part of their ongoing involvement in the community.
Use common sense: Lock up before break
UW-Madison students, faculty and staff can help prevent burglaries and thefts over the upcoming winter break by using common sense and taking basic security precautions.
Morgridge Institute seeks director
The Morgridge Institute for Research at the University of Wisconsin seeks nominations and applications for the position of Executive Director.
Professor leads national effort to improve medical records
Over the past 20 years, patients have been called upon to play an increasingly active role in acquiring, coordinating and managing their own health care. Patricia Flatley Brennan, a professor of nursing and industrial engineering at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, is directing a national project to develop the IT tools to make this goal a reality.
New book extols the beauty of Arboretum prairie plants
People looking for a gift for the gardener or nature lover in their lives - especially one who is interested in prairies and prairie gardens - might consider the new "Prairie Plants of the University of Wisconsin–Madison Arboretum," a beautiful and informative guide to the more than 360 native and introduced species that grow and bloom on the Arboretum's prairies.
Application deadline is February 1
The application deadline for fall admission is February 1
Deadline for short-term summer study abroad programs extended
International Academic Programs has extended the application deadline for some short-term summer programs to Feb. 2, 2007.
‘Kauffman Campus’ award will fuel campus, state entrepreneurship
Gov. Jim Doyle and Chancellor John Wiley announced today that the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation has named the University of Wisconsin–Madison one of its nine "Kauffman Campuses," and has received $5 million to help train students in the principles and practices of entrepreneurship and spur greater research commercialization statewide.
New research program tackles Parkinson’s disease
A new research collaboration at the University of Wisconsin–Madison aims to move promising new therapies for Parkinson's disease from primates to patients.
UW-Madison achieves No. 1 exec education ranking
Open-enrollment executive education programs at the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Business have been rated best in the world for the second year in a row by The Economist Intelligence Unit.
Anesthesia in childhood: Are there dangers?
This week, The Why Files asks if anesthetics are killing brain cells in children who are exposed during pregnancy or the first three years of life.