Tag College of Engineering
Award will help children with brain injuries
On rotation at 2 a.m. at the University of Wisconsin Hospital, Joshua Medow was a junior resident when he saw yet another child come into the emergency room after the shunt designed to remove excess fluid from his brain malfunctioned.
Ohio middle, high school teams top National Science Olympiad
A team of middle-school students from Solon Middle School, Solon, Ohio, and a team of high-school students from Solon High School, also of Solon, Ohio, took top honors in the 2011 Science Olympiad National Tournament, held Saturday, May 21 on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus.
Liquid crystal droplets discovered to be exquisitely sensitive to an important bacterial lipid
In the computer displays of medical equipment in hospitals and clinics, liquid crystal technologies have already found a major role. But a discovery reported from the University of Wisconsin–Madison suggests that micrometer-sized droplets of liquid crystal, which have been found to change their ordering and optical appearance in response to the presence of very low concentrations of a particular bacterial lipid, might find new uses in a range of biological contexts.
Watch National Science Olympiad opening, closing ceremonies via livestream
To: Media representatives From: Renee Meiller, 608-262-2481, meiller@engr.wisc.edu RE: TIP/WATCH NATIONAL SCIENCE OLYMPIAD OPENING, CLOSING CEREMONIES VIA LIVESTREAM
Wound-dressing idea enters international business-plan competition
Having been selected from 78 competitors from around the world, two University of Wisconsin–Madison students will travel to London for the finals of the LES (Licensing Executives Society) Foundation international business plan competition, held June 4.
Public opportunities abound at National Science Olympiad Tournament
The public will have many opportunities to experience a massive showcase of hands-on science when the National Science Olympiad Tournament rolls into the University of Wisconsin–Madison on Wednesday-Saturday, May 18-21.
Runner tracking app wins inaugural Qualcomm Wireless prize
A smartphone application that will allow running race observers to keep track of particular runners in real time has won $10,000 and top prize at the inaugural University of Wisconsin–Madison Qualcomm Wireless Innovation Prize.
Volunteers needed for National Science Olympiad
Many opportunities are available for people interested in volunteering at the National Science Olympiad, to be held on campus May 18-21.
Astronomy technique could help assess deadly melanomas
As a young graduate student with a passion for surfing, Andy Sheinis soaked up a lot of California sun.
New innovation competition will reward wireless products
A new University of Wisconsin–Madison innovation competition will reward students for creative smartphone apps and other wireless technology products.
Engineering Expo to be held April 14-16
Thousands of local students will descend on the University of Wisconsin–Madison College of Engineering campus this week for an up-close look at more than 60 interactive exhibits and competitions.
UW-Madison engineers help Resilient Technologies reinvent the wheel
In military combat, vehicle tires are critical, as blown tires can mean troops are stranded in dangerous situations. Wausau, Wis.-based Resilient Technologies is working on a non-pneumatic tire with a honeycomb-like design, which can't be shot out and could save lives.
New technology could stamp out bacteria in persistent wounds
Using an advanced form of a rubber stamp, researchers have developed a way to adhere an ultra-thin antibacterial coating to a wound.
Eleven faculty members named Kellett award winners
Honors go to professors five to 20 years past first tenured position
Expert available on nuclear power, safety
Michael Corradini, a University of Wisconsin–Madison professor of engineering physics, is an expert on nuclear power and nuclear safety. He can discuss aspects of nuclear power and reactor safety as they relate to the events at the Fukushima power plant in Japan.
Engineering students win top honors for electric snowmobile
There wasn’t much snow on the ground in Madison, Wisconsin, this weekend, but there was plenty in Houghton, Michigan, as a team of University of Wisconsin–Madison engineering students continued their tradition of dominance at the 2011 SAE Clean Snowmobile Challenge.
UW-Madison experts available to media to discuss Japan quake, tsunami
Hundreds are confirmed dead and thousands without shelter or power after an earthquake of 8.9 magnitude, and resulting tsunami, near the Japanese island of Honshu.