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Soil-bound prions remain infectious
Scientists have confirmed that prions, the mysterious proteins thought to cause chronic wasting disease in deer, latch on tightly to certain minerals in soil and remain infectious.
Stem cell symposium, bioethics forum to focus on neural repair, chimeras
Two of biology's hottest and most contentious realms will come under the microscope next week at two conferences hosted by Promega Corp.'s BioPharmaceutical Technology Center Institute in Fitchburg.
Honorary degree recipients represent range of accomplishments
Activists setting a standard of excellence in civil and environmental engineering, agriculture to alleviate hunger among Africa's poor, agronomy, sustainability and the culinary arts, and disability issues will receive honorary degrees from the University of Wisconsin–Madison during spring commencement weekend.
World Languages Day attracts hundreds of high school students
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Language Institute will host more than 700 high school students and teachers from 24 Wisconsin high schools for World Languages Day on Thursday, April 20.
Foley named first Gaylord Nelson Professor
A University of Wisconsin–Madison scientist who studies the behavior of complex global environmental systems and their interactions with human societies has been named the university's first Gaylord Nelson Distinguished Professor.
Business leader joins Center for Entrepreneurship
The University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Business has announced that Dan Olszewski has been named director of the Weinert Center for Entrepreneurship.
Friends of the UW–Madison Libraries lecture focuses on civility
Johns Hopkins University Professor Pier Massimo Forni will give the Friends of the UW–Madison Libraries' annual lecture on Wednesday, April 19, at the Pyle Center, 702 Langdon St.
Educators strive to retain science students with disabilities
A consortium of educators is working to increase the number of students with disabilities entering and remaining in science fields.
Environmental advocate to lecture on world population
An environmental advocate who The Washington Post has called "one of the world's most influential thinkers" will give a free public lecture on Thursday, April 20, at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Family Horticulture Day planned for April 29
Family Horticulture Day is planned for Saturday, April 29, as the finale to the University of Wisconsin–Madison's month-long Science Expeditions.
UW-Madison Kinesiology Club plans 10th annual poker run/walk
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Kinesiology Club has organized the 10th Annual 5k Poker Run/Walk, scheduled for Thursday, April 20.
Journalist Hugh Pope to speak
Former Wall Street Journal correspondent Hugh Pope, a leading expert on Turkey, will visit the University of Wisconsin–Madison later this month.
Series of talks to examine culture, conflict in Iraq
The Division of International Studies at the University of Wisconsin–Madison announces a series of talks, "Three Perspectives on Iraq, Three Years Later," to be held at UW–Madison on Monday, April 17, and Tuesday, April 18.
‘Safer Spaces’ addresses hate crimes, campus climate
The University of Wisconsin–Madison has launched a multifaceted effort designed to combat hate crime and promote a more welcoming climate for its Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender community.
Technology helps electricity consumers become suppliers
A University of Wisconsin–Madison emeritus professor has developed technology that may allow large electricity customers across the country to enhance their power quality while lowering their energy cost.