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59 businesses show an interest in providing biomass for Charter Street Heating Plant

May 24, 2010

Officials say 59 businesses responded to a “request for information,” to help pinpoint the sources of biomass fuel for a renovated, coal-free Charter Street… Read More

Organic solids in soil may speed up bacterial breathing

May 23, 2010

The "mineral-breathing" bacteria found in many oxygen-free environments may be "carbon-breathing" as well. Read More

Master Gardeners seed UW–Madison horticulture scholarship

May 20, 2010

The SouthEast Wisconsin Master Gardeners have been sharing their gardens' abundance at an annual plant sale for years. They dig and divide thousands of perennials, everything from astilbes to zinnias, that shoppers stand in line to buy. Irises, daylilies and hostas are plentiful. Trilliums go quickly. Read More

Children of divorced parents face economic barriers, study finds

May 20, 2010

Family structure affects a child's economic mobility prospects, according to a new study co-authored by professor Thomas DeLeire of the University of Wisconsin–Madison's La Follette School of Public Affairs for the Pew Economic Policy Group's report, "Family Structure and the Economic Mobility of Children." Read More

Biology “boot camp” to help incoming students through maze of UW–Madison biology

May 20, 2010

Incoming biology students at University of Wisconsin–Madison will get extensive new help navigating the tricky transition from high school to a university that has 31 different majors related to biology, funded by a $1.4 million undergraduate science education grant announced today by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Read More

UW Health surgeon: Noninvasive surgery OK for aortic aneurysm patients

May 19, 2010

Symposium celebrates 100 years of UW–Madison genetics

May 19, 2010

It's been an eventful 100 years. Read More

Academic Advancement Program students hold fundraiser on Thursday

May 19, 2010

Putting politics aside: Using evidence to develop policy

May 19, 2010

The authors of a new book about informing policymaking with research have devoted their careers to bridging the gap between the research and public policy communities. Read More

Web searches may sacrifice accuracy for popularity

May 18, 2010

By adding a subtle nudge to each of more than 1 billion search requests every day, Google may be steering the direction of public discussion. Read More

Retreat puts UW Health’s mission forward

May 18, 2010

Construction season arrives, campus traffic detoured

May 18, 2010

Traffic patterns will be altered on several campus-area streets again this summer as the final phase of the East Campus Utility Project begins on Monday, May 17. The work is expected to continue through mid-August. Read More

Federal reserve expert headlines discussion on economic and monetary issues

May 17, 2010

The Graaskamp Center for Real Estate at the Wisconsin School of Business will host a conference called "Navigating the Credit Crunch: What's Ahead for Wisconsin?" on Friday, June 4, from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at the Fluno Center at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More

Slide show: Proud moments — spring commencement

May 16, 2010

Commencement ceremonies — the crowning achievement of each academic year — are taking place on campus this weekend. Read More

Graduating couple ready to enter medicine together

May 14, 2010

Students plan trip along area rivers to promote ‘campfire diplomacy’

May 14, 2010

A pair of University of Wisconsin–Madison sophomores have organized a three-day bus trip for more than 40 Chinese and U.S. students this weekend, aiming to bring together people from the world's superpowers through what they call "campfire diplomacy." Read More

Syndicated to: Myuw.wisc.edu

59 businesses show an interest in providing biomass for Charter Street Heating Plant

Organic solids in soil may speed up bacterial breathing

Master Gardeners seed UW–Madison horticulture scholarship

Children of divorced parents face economic barriers, study finds

Biology “boot camp” to help incoming students through maze of UW–Madison biology

UW Health surgeon: Noninvasive surgery OK for aortic aneurysm patients

Symposium celebrates 100 years of UW–Madison genetics

Academic Advancement Program students hold fundraiser on Thursday

Putting politics aside: Using evidence to develop policy

Web searches may sacrifice accuracy for popularity

Retreat puts UW Health’s mission forward

Construction season arrives, campus traffic detoured

Federal reserve expert headlines discussion on economic and monetary issues

Slide show: Proud moments — spring commencement

Graduating couple ready to enter medicine together

Students plan trip along area rivers to promote ‘campfire diplomacy’

Odyssey Project offers a promising journey of hope, transformation

Federal investment in basic research yields outsized dividends

Finalists named in search for human resources director