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Hauser elected to American Philosophical Society
Robert M. Hauser, a professor of sociology known for seminal studies of educational achievement, occupational status, social mobility and research methods, has been elected to the American Philosophical Society (APS).
Can I get a copy of that molecule? Biology goes 3-D with new technology
In an era of quantum dots and genome maps, science education faces an interesting challenge: How can students come to grips with the complexity of the infinitesimally small? The answer: Fire up the copy machine.
UW Space Place: More space, new place
Fifteen years ago in a run-down former steak house, a small but determined cadre of astronomers at UW–Madison gave Madison access to the stars.
Study to focus on funding of Wisconsin schools
What does it cost to adequately fund K-12 education in Wisconsin? A nationally recognized expert in school finance at UW–Madison is leading an effort to address this critical question.
School of Education alumni weekend: ‘Sesame Street’ goes global
The School of Education will celebrate alumni weekend on Saturday, May 7, with a behind-the-scenes look at how "Sesame Street" reaches children in 22 countries and fosters global awareness among young Americans.
New online database connects businesses with UW resources
A new online database has been launched by the Office of Corporate Relations at UW–Madison to provide businesses and others with another tool to identify and access resources and services at the university.
Baughman to receive first WAA outreach award
A new award honoring the outreach activities of UW–Madison faculty and staff will be presented to its first recipient, journalism Professor James Baughman, on Friday, May 6, at the Memorial Union.
Design students to show ‘Fashion Fury’
UW-Madison design students to show 'Fashion Fury'
Alumni Weekend 2005 brings storied grads back to campus
ALUMNI WEEKEND 2005 BRINGS STORIED UW-MADISON GRADS BACK TO CAMPUS
UW primate authority elected to national academy
Karen B. Strier, a renowned primatologist and authority on Brazil's muriqui monkeys, one of the world's most threatened animals, has been elected to the National Academy of Sciences (NAS), it was announced today (May 3).
Two elected to the American Academy
Two professors at UW–Madison are among 196 new fellows nationwide elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
Classroom ‘clickers’ catching on as instant assessment tool
College professors teaching lecture hall classes may occasionally look out at the sea of faces and wonder … “Is this stuff sinking in?”A new technology gaining popularity at UW–Madison and nationally helps answer that question before final exams settle the matter for good.
Department donates rare WWII maps, photos to federal archives
UW-Madison faculty experts in geospatial science and engineering on Friday, May 6, will present more than 50 original historic World War II maps and air photos of the North African and European theaters to the U.S. Department of Defense National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, formerly known as the Defense Mapping Agency.
Peapod rowboat to be christened on Lake Mendota on May 4
PEAPOD ROWBOAT TO BE CHRISTENED ON LAKE MENDOTA ON MAY 4
L&S workers recognized for achievement
Twelve individuals in the College of Letters and Science have been recognized for their exemplary work during the past academic year.
School of Education honors outstanding faculty, staff
The School of Education will honor seven outstanding faculty and staff members with Distinguished Achievement Awards at a reception Thursday, April 28, at the Virginia F. Harrison Parlor in Lathrop Hall.
Event highlights life sciences careers for doctorates
Graduate students spend years pursuing advanced degrees, and many follow up their Ph. D.s with post-doctoral fellowships. But after that, there’s a world of career opportunities available beyond academia—which is something that not all graduate students understand.
Thornton named new director of Morgridge public service center
UW-Madison has named Michael Thornton, a professor of Afro-American Studies, as the new faculty director of the Morgridge Center for Public Service. Thornton, who begins in the half-time role on July 1, replaces Mary Rouse, who is retiring.
Evjue Foundation endows journalism chair
The Evjue Foundation Inc., the charitable arm of The Capital Times, has given $1 million to the School of Journalism and Mass Communication to endow a professorship.
Academic staff awarded for leadership, public service
For outstanding work in leadership, public service, research and teaching, eight UW–Madison professionals have been honored with the 2005 Academic Staff Excellence Awards.