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UW-Madison reacts to SAT scoring error
In the wake of the news that approximately 4,000 students who took the SAT college entrance exam in October of 2005 received incorrectly low scores, the University of Wisconsin–Madison is evaluating the impact the error might have had on current applicants.
Spring Break and student safety
Regardless of whether students are traveling to a beach destination, staying in town, or heading home, university officials are encouraging members of the university community to exercise common sense and keep safety in mind during Spring Break 2006.
UW-Madison to offer 32 languages in summer 2006 offerings
UW-Madison, a national leader in language education, will offer 32 languages this summer in a variety of for-credit courses. The languages will be taught through full immersion programs, special summer institutes and regular course offerings.
Study advocates greater use of online banking security tools
Identity management (IdM) is rapidly developing as a dynamic electronic security tool to protect and control access to financial and personal information. However, it has yet to be fully implemented at many credit unions, according to a new research study titled, "Identity Management at Credit Unions." The study was produced by the UW–Madison E-Business Consortium (UWEBC) in collaboration with credit union industry leaders.
Jamaica trip represents UW’s first overseas alternative break
To party or to volunteer? This Spring Break, beginning March 13, UW–Madison students will have both options on the same trip.
Mispairs in genetic material make protein synthesis more efficient
A UW–Madison bacteriologist reveals that mispaired nucleotides in transfer RNA actually make the molecule more adroit, enhancing its ability to build proteins. The paper also illustrates the dynamic nature of genetic material, which is not flat, like an illustration in a textbook, but twists and bends as it interacts with cellular machinery.
International Institute celebrates 10th anniversary
The International Institute, which serves as the UW–Madison's portal to the world, is marking its tenth anniversary this year and plans a number of events to mark the occasion.
Wisconsin participates in Big Ten College Tour
UW-Madison admission directors will be visiting seven cities this spring, along with representatives from each of the public Big Ten universities, as part of the Big Ten College Tour.
For the Record
School of Business offers scholarships to UW–Madison employees The School of Business is offering two merit scholarships to UW–Madison employees for the Evening…
New veterinary medicine program supports Wisconsin aquaculture
Friday night fish fries are just one clue that the fish industry, including fish farming, is big business in Wisconsin. UW–Madison's School of Veterinary Medicine is helping launch a new fish health program to protect Wisconsin's growing aquaculture industry.
Educators win national recognition for teaching and mentorship
The National Academies have recognized the efforts of four UW–Madison educators who have taken innovative strides in the teaching and mentorship of undergraduate biology students.
Technology advances from UW–Madison engineers
Scientists at UW–Madison are frequently developing new technologies that may have fruitful applications in areas such as health, manufacturing, computing and other sectors of the economy. Beginning with this tipsheet, UW–Madison research communicators will periodically bring you story ideas on interesting and promising technology in development.
UW-Madison hosts summer opportunities fair
How can middle- and high-school students get a leg up on preparing for college? In many cases, summer recreation, academic and athletic programs play a valuable role.
Enrichment programs set new standard for undergraduates
Enrollment at UW–Madison hasn’t changed much in recent years, but a transformation of the university’s learning environment over the past decade is building a smaller, more closely knit community for thousands of students.
Milestones
A team of programmers from UW–Madison will compete in the 30th annual World Finals of the Association for Computing Machinery International Collegiate Programming Contest…