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Advisory: Morgridge Campus & Community Summit
The University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Morgridge Center for Public Service celebrates 20 years of campus-community collaboration.
Games no laughing matter as science teachers, designers work together
Learning by doing is central to the Field Day Lab’s philosophy, says director David Gagnon. "Why give people games when they can create games?"
Virtual reality makes its best users the most queasy
In a twist of virtual fate, people with the best 3-D vision are also the people most likely to suffer from motion sickness while using virtual reality displays.
Lewis Thomas Prize to be awarded to Wisconsin’s Sean Carroll
Carroll was instrumental in building the field of evolutionary developmental biology, known colloquially as evo devo.
Arts Institute director search underway
“We are looking for a dynamic leader who will be the champion of the arts on campus and beyond,” says search committee chair Jennifer Angus.
Nanosheet growth technique could revolutionize nanomaterial production
Tiny sheets of the semiconductor zinc oxide could have huge implications for the future of a host of electronic and biomedical devices.
Students and staff plan a full slate for Black History Month 2016
Even with 29 days in February, the student planning committee for UW–Madison's Black History Month organized so many activities that they spill into the months on either side.
Partnering with NASA to grow plants in space
For many people, outer space and agriculture do not go together. But Simon Gilroy, professor of botany at UW–Madison, is working to learn how to effectively grow plants, and eventually gardens, in space. A sustainable, self-contained food source will allow astronauts to travel farther.
Certified Public Manager graduates make government work for Wisconsin citizens
The program teaches management skills that help government run smoothly — an especially important job in a time of tight budgets.
UW-Madison researchers find Zika virus in Colombia, look for ways to stop it
“Colombia is now only second to Brazil in the number of known Zika infections,” says Matthew Aliota of the School of Veterinary Medicine.
Slow waves may explain the brain’s disconnect during dreaming
When we’re dreaming, our brains appear almost as active as when we are awake, yet we remain asleep and oblivious to our surroundings. A new study suggests why.
Bazzell to depart UW–Madison in March
Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration Darrell Bazzell will leave his role in March for a similar position at the University of Texas at Austin.
UW-Madison noncredit programs cater to working professionals
Lifelong learners now have more options — UW–Madison has added dozens of noncredit certificate programs that provide convenience without sacrificing quality.
Libraries, Arts Institute and Chazen celebrate Shakespeare in Wisconsin 2016
UW-Madison was selected as the Wisconsin host site for “First Folio! The Book that Gave Us Shakespeare,” a national traveling exhibition.
Special University Committee meeting set for Friday
A special University Committee meeting to gather comment on the UW System Tenure Policy Task Force report is set for 10 a.m. Friday in Room 260 of Bascom Hall.
UW-Madison enhances efforts to combat sexual assault
Sexual violence and the university’s response to it remains a topic of concern on our campus and others across the country. We want to share…
Pluripotent stem cells offer blood ready for preclinical trials
When the body has a low blood cell count, it can have trouble fighting off infection. But transfusible blood products may be in the not-so-distant future.
Medical students work in Milwaukee to ‘TRIUMPH’ over urban health problems
The neighborhood is their classroom, and their efforts target broad public health goals. The program prepares them for careers as community-engaged physicians.
Advisory: Zika virus experts available
Zika virus disease is an emerging mosquito-borne illness and so far, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, outbreaks of the virus have…
Lab keeps cancer treatment radiation machines honest
As radiation sources used to attack cancer grow in number and complexity, a UW–Madison center offers the last word on accurate radiation doses.