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Just another night at UW A nighttime view of illuminated rooms at Chadbourne Residential College reveals life through several different… Read More
Showcase registration
There is still time to register for Showcase 2006, scheduled for 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. on Monday, April 3, in the Memorial Union. Read More
Four faculty receive Romnes Fellowships
Four faculty members have received Romnes Fellowships from a program that helps younger faculty further establish their scholarly careers. Read More
For the Record
Short Course scholarship deadline is April 1 Scholarships worth $70,000 will be awarded to students attending the Farm and Industry Short Course in… Read More
New journals provide outlet for undergraduates to publish research
Unlike graduate students and professionals who have numerous opportunities to publish their research, undergraduates often find their hard work ending up on the desk of a single professor or collecting dust on their bookshelf. Read More
Five Questions With…
Michelle Bright is assistant to the chair of the Department of Sociology. “I’ve called myself a social secretary, yes,” she says. 1. Read More
Feminism in health care subject of new UW–Madison research
Judith A. Houck, assistant professor for medical history and bioethics, is beginning new research on the history of feminist health activism in the United States between 1969-93. Read More
Book Smart
In her book, Houck charts the evolution of 20th century attitudes toward menopause. “One hundred years ago, menopause barely attracted either medical… Read More
Symposium to honor memory of women’s studies pioneer
The life of Nellie McKay, lost Jan. 22, will be celebrated with a national symposium. Read More
World Cinema Day showcases influential Chinese film
Wisconsin high school students and their teachers from across the state will have the opportunity to see an award-winning Chinese film when they participate in UW–Madison's World Cinema Day on Friday, March 31. Read More
UW-Madison launches international internship program
Thanks to a new, first-of-its-kind program at UW–Madison, a core group of undergraduates will soon be able to experience what it's like to work for a major international company or a non-governmental organization (NGO) overseas. Read More
Lecture explores links between ecosystem and climate change
An award-winning Harvard University scientist who has examined the connections between ecosystems and climate change will speak at 4:30 p.m. Monday, March 27, at UW–Madison. Read More
UW-Madison engineers are ‘clean snowmobile’ champs
College of Engineering students at UW–Madison have won the 2006 Society of Automotive Engineers "Clean Snowmobile Challenge" by taking a comprehensive approach to the contest. Read More
UW-Madison tops nation in number of 2006 Sloan Research Fellowships
UW-Madison leads the nation in the number of Sloan Foundation Fellowships in Science and Technology awarded in 2006. Read More
Advance could help reduce cost of auto radar
Just as auto-makers are rolling out futuristic, radar-guided safety systems in their top-of-the-line models, UW–Madison researchers have made an advance that could help extend radar to all cars. Read More
Thin is in: Engineering tool targets plastics, other slender parts
The world abounds with objects that are thin and lightweight, yet strong, including cell phone cases, car body panels, and aircraft hulls, just to name a few. But engineering these parts isn't as easy as their commonness might suggest, says UW–Madison mechanical engineering professor Krishnan Suresh. Read More
Scientists reveal how deadly toxin hijacks cells
Scientists have pinpointed exactly how botulinum neurotoxin A - a potential agent of biological warfare and one of the most lethal toxins known to humans - is able to sneak into cells. Read More
Linguists set sights on ‘Skahnsin’ English
For newcomers to Wisconsin, a humdrum visit to the corner store can turn into a startling cultural experience when after a purchase, the cashier politely asks: "do you wanna beg for that?" Read More
Friends offer 15,000 books at used book sale
Wisconsin's largest used book sale, featuring more than 15,000 books on nearly any subject, returns March 22-25 to benefit the Friends of the UW–Madison Library. Read More
Researcher carves out role of champion of cheese
The most ironic thing about Mark Johnson, one of Wisconsin's leading experts on cheese, is that he spent the first half of his life simply hating the stuff. But the years can change a man and his taste buds. Now, as senior scientist at UW–Madison's Center for Dairy Research, Johnson has devoted his career to enhancing the quality of Wisconsin cheeses. Read More