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Enterprising students put spotlight on undergraduate 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 the bookshelf.
‘Science Expeditions’ offers public a fun spin on university science
On April 1, during the UW–Madison Science Expeditions, people can discover for themselves just how fundamental science can be at the free annual open house, which takes place from 1-4 p.m. at the Engineering Centers Building and Engineering Hall.
Researchers say pollution is a social justice issue
While environmental pollutants constantly swirl around children in all walks of life, past research has shown that children in poor, minority populations are disproportionately likely to be exposed to harmful toxins such as lead and agricultural pesticides.
Study: Online health support groups have emotional impact
Women with breast cancer who participate in computer support groups can obtain emotional benefits when they openly express themselves in ways that help them make sense of their cancer experience, according to a new study conducted by the UW–Madison Center of Excellence in Cancer Communications Research (CECCR).
Cell barrier slows bird flu’s spread among humans
Although more than 100 people have been infected with the H5N1 avian influenza virus, mostly from close contact with infected poultry, the fact that the virus does not spread easily from its pioneering human hosts to other humans has been a biomedical puzzle.
From neighbors to killers: Book explores the personal horror of Rwanda’s genocide
"Intimate Enemy," a new book by political scientist Scott Straus, deals head-on with one of the most disturbing aspects of the 1994 genocide in Rwanda - that it was carried out, in essence, by everyday people, who quickly transformed from neighbors to killers.
Engineers squeeze secrets from proteins
Proteins, one of the basic components of living things, are among the most studied molecules in biochemistry. Understanding how proteins form or "fold" from sequenced strings of amino acids has long been one of the grand challenges of biology.
UW-Madison reaffirms commitment to licensing proposal
UW-Madison has reaffirmed its commitment to a proposal by the Workers' Rights Consortium (WRC) and United Students Against Sweatshops (USAS) to improve the working conditions of apparel workers around the world.
‘Adventure learning’ provides unique free service to any student group
ALPs, a student organization at UW–Madison, helps other student groups and teams become more unified through hands-on activity such as ice-breakers, workshops, and high and low rope courses.
‘Countdown to Commencement’ set for April 5–6
May 2006 graduates can prepare to "move on" by attending UW–Madison's "Countdown to Commencement." This one-stop-shop opportunity will take place in Tripp Commons, Memorial Union on Wednesday, April 5; and in Room 240, Union South on Thursday, April 6.
Polar neutrino observatory takes a big step forward
An international team of scientists and engineers has taken a major step toward completion of what will be the world's preeminent cosmic neutrino observatory, harnessing a sophisticated hot-water drill to build an observatory under the South Pole that eventually will encompass a cubic kilometer of ice.
Choosing the world’s best cheese, right here in Madison
Cheese-loving foodies will have a unique opportunity to observe the 2006 World Championship Cheese Contest in Madison.
Science Expeditions event planned for April 1
Building on the success of past years’ Science Expeditions, UW–Madison is again hosting a day-long event dedicated to sharing science with Wisconsin.
UWPD seeks information on purse thief
The UW Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a woman who is suspected of stealing purses from the offices of UW–Madison and UW-Milwaukee employees.
Science magazine news editor named Writer in Residence
Colin J. Norman, news editor for Science magazine, has been named a Science Writer in Residence for this spring.
Online bills and listings improve phone system management
For years, monitoring phone bills and usage at UW–Madison meant leafing through page after page of listings printed in tiny type from mainframe computer files.
Electronic processes streamline scholarship distribution
The days of students waiting weeks for scholarship checks to be issued, then standing in line to pick them up are drawing to a close in many parts of campus, as a new electronic scholarship program spreads to more and more units.
Writer’s Choice
In the Arabic world, a “hafla” is a party of championship proportions. Students interested in Middle Eastern belly dancing at UW–Madison are gearing up for an entire weekend of same, featuring some of the Midwest’s most renowned dancers Friday and Saturday, March 31 and April 1.
Undergraduate Symposium to showcase student achievements
The annual Undergraduate Symposium is a celebration of undergraduate students’ achievements, creativity and service learning from the many schools and colleges of the university.
Nielsen Pond undergoes upgrade
The pond adjacent to Rennebohm Hall is being dredged and upgraded for good reasons, says Gary Brown, director of planning at Facilities Planning and Management.