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UW–Madison ranks among top 10 in study abroad participation
The University of Wisconsin–Madison continues to rank among the national leaders in the number of students studying abroad, with 2,159 students studying outside the United States for academic credit in 2010-11, according to the 2012 Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange.
New biofuel conversion process cuts costly separating step
Using a biomass-derived solvent, University of Wisconsin–Madison chemical and biological engineers have streamlined the process for converting lignocellulosic biomass into high-demand chemicals or energy-dense liquid transportation fuel.
Early stress may sensitize girls’ brains for later anxiety
High levels of family stress in infancy are linked to differences in everyday brain function and anxiety in teenage girls, according to new results of a long-running population study by University of Wisconsin–Madison scientists.
Environmental leader to speak on ‘America the Possible’ Nov. 12
Author and environmental law expert Gus Speth will describe his vision of a more economically and environmentally sustainable future next week at UW–Madison.
UW contingent among Kavli Frontiers of Science fellows
Four members of the University of Wisconsin–Madison faculty have been selected as Kavli Frontiers of Science fellows, and were invited to participate in the Kavli Foundation's Frontiers of Science symposium.
Noted chemistry educator delivers Christmas ‘Science is Fun’ lectures
Chemistry Professor Bassam Shakhashiri will give his 43rd Christmas "Science is Fun" presentation Dec. 1 and 2 on the UW–Madison campus.
Bus riders required to show ID starting Monday
Madison Metro will step up enforcement of the requirement that riders using its unlimited-use pass show employment or school photo identification beginning Monday, Nov. 12.
UW student awarded one of nation’s first organic plant breeding fellowships
The story of how Tessa Peters ended up snagging one of the nation's first graduate fellowships in organic plant breeding begins in an unlikely place: the middle of the ocean.
Regents honor John and Tashia Morgridge
The Board of Regents will honor John and Tashia Morgridge on Thursday, Nov. 8 with its inaugural Regents’ Award for Distinguished Service to the University of Wisconsin System.
Recent Sightings: Election Day
Eligible students cast their ballots for the presidential election and several state positions while voting at a polling place at Gordon Dining and Events Center at the University of Wisconsin–Madison on Election Day.
With new high-tech materials, UW–Madison researchers aim to catalyze U.S. manufacturing future
Drawing on methods similar to those used to sequence the human genome, a multi-university team of researchers aims to discover and create revolutionary advanced materials that could help solve grand challenges in such areas as energy, national security and human health.
In static friction, chemistry is key to stronger bonds
Inspired by phenomena common to both earthquakes and atomic force microscopy, University of Wisconsin–Madison materials engineers have learned that chemical reactions between two silicon dioxide surfaces cause the bonds at that interface to "age," or strengthen gradually over time.
New book combines love of fiction and history
As an undergraduate at Harvard University, Florencia Mallon wanted to write fiction. But fact came first.
Indian Graduate Students’ Association hosts Diwali Night 2012
The Indian Graduate Students' Association (IGSA) at UW–Madison will celebrate Diwali, the Indian Festival of Lights, by hosting Diwali Night 2012 on Sunday, Nov. 11 at the Overture Center at 7 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.
Election-return watching scheduled at Memorial Union, Union South
The presidential race results will be broadcast in Memorial Union's The Rathskeller and Lakefront on Langdon as well as Union South's The Sett.
History professor Sweet wins Frederick Douglass Book Prize
James Sweet, Vilas-Jartz Professor of History at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, has been selected as the winner of the 2012 Frederick Douglass Book Prize for his book "Domingos Álvares, African Healing, and the Intellectual History of the Atlantic World."
Faculty Senate puts off HR Design vote
The Faculty Senate on Monday postponed a vote on a resolution endorsing the framework of the HR Design strategic plan until its Dec. 3 meeting.
Meeting on startup funding features UW–Madison Internet Hall of Famer
Larry Landweber, a University of Wisconsin–Madison computer science professor who was one of 31 inaugural members of the Internet Society's global hall of fame, will speak Nov. 13 at the Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium in Madison.