Tag College of Agricultural and Life Sciences
Runge named CALS interim dean
Associate dean and professor of biological systems engineering will serve pending a search for a permanent dean.
Gillaspy to move into new rural leadership role
Glenda Gillaspy, 14th dean of the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, will shift roles to become director of the Wisconsin Rural Partnerships Institute starting July 12.
Tracing life’s hidden histories
Professor Claudia Solís-Lemus’ lab brings unique statistical rigor to far-reaching biological questions, from the origin of life to the diversity we see today.
Professor Emeritus John Ralph elected to National Academy of Sciences
The honor recognizes his pioneering work to understand the biochemistry of an important binding compound in plants.
Five UW–Madison professors elected to American Academy of Arts & Sciences
The new members, representing a wide range of academic research areas, were selected for accomplishments in their fields.
Undergraduate research inspires community, confidence and growth
Working in a research lab is helping UW–Madison student Lauren Jacobs get more than hands-on career experience.
Viruses found in carbon-storing wetlands play an active role in shaping ecosystem health
The viruses could also help determine if a wetland has been damaged or if restoration efforts are working.
Smart farming
UW‘s statewide network of hyper-local weather stations gives Wisconsin growers a powerful tool to reduce costs and improve yields.
Growing the future
UW–Madison’s research stations help Wisconsin farmers stay on agriculture’s leading edge.
A century of research partnerships
Founded in 1925, as an independent, nonprofit foundation, the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation has helped steward the cycle of research, discovery, commercialization and investment at UW–Madison.
UW innovations are helping farmers produce crops with less fertilizer. A pause in federal funds is threatening the research.
Thanks to federal support, UW researchers are engineering beneficial bacteria and breeding more-resilient crops with the aim to minimize farmers’ reliance on synthetic fertilizers, increase their cost savings and help protect the environment.
A green sanctuary
Early spring holds the promise of green, as leaves and shoots will emerge in the coming months. But if you want to see and smell green foliage sooner, you can turn to the D.C. Smith Greenhouse, used to grow plants for classes in UW–Madison's College of Agricultural and Life Sciences.
AI, data science and the transformation of scientific research: A primer
The pace of technological advancement in AI and data science can be overwhelming. Here are 10 things to know about the two closely related yet distinct fields that are driving research and innovation in one of Wisconsin's key industries: agriculture.
Streamlining energy regulations on Native American reservations could help alleviate poverty
The researchers identified multiple barriers to development that help explain the disparity between clean energy projects on and off reservation land. One of the biggest is the complexity and uncertainty of the permitting process — for building both the facilities and the transmission lines that feed the generated energy into the power grid.
Sen. Baldwin visits Center for Dairy Research to learn how UW is supporting new dairy businesses
The CDR partners with the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association to offer technical assistance to dairy farmers and processors looking to improve the profitability of their operations.
Cooking up Cranniverscherry
Cranniverscherry was created as the official cheese of UW's–175th anniversary celebration by mixing in ingredients from across Wisconsin: Door County tart cherries, Wisconsin Rapids cranberries, and of course, milk from Wisconsin cows.
Ice cream flavor chosen to mark 175th anniversary
UW–Madison’s Babcock Hall Dairy Plant has already begun mixing batches of 175 S'more Years, a rich, chocolate ice cream with a marshmallow swirl and graham cracker crunch. It will be available on campus beginning today and at select local retailers after that.
Employers, students eager to connect at career fair
“Employers are really seeking UW–Madison students,” said Angie White, executive director of SuccessWorks at the College of Letters & Science.
Pollutants are important to biodiversity’s role in spread of wildlife diseases
Researchers found that environmental pollutants like road salt influence whether increased biodiversity helps or hinders disease outbreaks in wildlife, which can complicate how we value protecting diverse animal communities.
Two deans reappointed after 5-year reviews
Grainger Dean of the College of Engineering Ian Robertson and Division of Extension Dean Karl Martin have agreed to accept reappointment to their positions.