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UW organic field day slated for Aug. 30 at Arlington Station
The University of Wisconsin–Madison's Arlington Agricultural Research Station will hold its first field day devoted to organic agricultural production on Aug. 30 from 3 - 7 p.m.
Phosphorus management system balances farms, water quality
At any given spot in Wisconsin, chances are that you're not far from a lake or a farm, or both - but the combination is not always a harmonious one. The future of both may hinge on proper management of an essential element: phosphorus.
UW-Madison plays host to international turfgrass industry groups
During the week of July 23, the University of Wisconsin–Madison will play host to upwards of 1,100 visitors who will spend much of their time looking down at the ground.
California-based medical products company to build in University Research Park
The University Research Park (URP) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison announced July 11 that Mentor Corp., a California-based global leader in the development, manufacturing and marketing of science-based medical products, will expand its presence in Madison with the construction of a 37,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in the park.
Today’s students will compete in globally connected market (Captiol Region Business Journal)
An opinion piece from Frances Shuter Taylor, a former Executive Vice President of Bank of America and CEO of BA Asia, Ltd.
Bacteriologist tabbed for prestigious NIH research award
Richard L. Gourse, a professor of bacteriology at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and an expert on the critical early steps of gene expression, has received a prestigious MERIT award from the National Institutes of Health, which provides research funding for up to 10 years.
Big Ten Network to officially launch Aug. 30
The new Big Ten Network officially launches in prime time at 7 p.m. Central Time on Thursday, Aug. 30, with the evening also marking the inaugural telecast of Big Ten Tonight, the network's signature studio-based news, information and highlight show.
Major bioenergy initiative takes flight in Midwest
A consortium of universities, U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) national laboratories and businesses led by the University of Wisconsin–Madison to explore the vast potential of bioenergy was awarded one of three major new DOE bioenergy research centers, it was announced today (June 26).
Professor recognized for work on climate change and insurance
Dan Anderson, a University of Wisconsin–Madison business professor, has won a $10,000 stipend for his paper on risk management as it relates to global warming and climate change.
Training grants a boon to research, scientists
David Beebe is living proof of the value of training grants such as the Biotechnology Training Program.
Midwest transportation coalition addresses regional freight challenges
Ten Midwest state departments of transportation have formed a coalition enabling them to tackle issues related to freight transportation.
Workshop to focus on policy innovation for environmental, economic gain
How can the U.S. and the European Union find solutions to environmental problems while also supporting the economy? Eight Europeans with expertise in creating and using new policies to meet 21st century environmental and economic challenges will be in Madison June 19 at Monona Terrace as part of an open-to-the-public "international dialogue on ecological policy" co-sponsored by the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Computer scientists set on winning the computer virus ‘cold war’
First came the virus. Then came the antivirus software. Ever since, virus programmers have been escalating their technology, trying to stay one step ahead of the computer security engineers and vice versa.
Research may yield improved treatment for diseased lungs
A multi-institutional team of engineers, scientists and clinicians from the University of Wisconsin–Madison will study large-artery biomechanics that could play a role in heart failure in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension.
Unique engine-centered master’s program graduates first class
A master of engineering program that began out of a lunch conversation between University of Wisconsin–Madison faculty and industry professionals is graduating its first class of 10 students this week.