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Chemist focuses on education for real-world sustainability challenges

February 18, 2011

Introductory college science classes need to improve their coverage of issues related to sustainability, a noted chemistry educator told the American Association for the Advancement of Science today.

Engineering atomic interfaces for new electronics

February 17, 2011

Most people cross borders such as doorways or state lines without thinking much about it. Yet not all borders are places of limbo intended only for crossing. Some borders, like those between two materials that are brought together, are dynamic places where special things can happen.

L&S holds lecture series

February 14, 2011

The 2010 Romanell Phi Beta Kappa Professorship Lecture Series will feature Daniel M. Hausman, the Herbert A. Simon Professor of Philosophy.

Ancient Mesoamerican sculpture uncovered in southern Mexico

February 14, 2011

With one arm raised and a determined scowl, the figure looks ready to march right off his carved tablet and into the history books. If only we knew who he was - corn god? Tribal chief? Sacred priest?

World phosphorous use crosses critical threshold

February 14, 2011

Recalculating the global use of phosphorous, a fertilizer linchpin of modern agriculture, a team of researchers warns that the world's stocks may soon be in short supply and that overuse in the industrialized world has become a leading cause of the pollution of lakes, rivers and streams.

StoryCorps to take part in UW–Madison Peace Corps event

February 8, 2011

StoryCorps, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to recording, preserving, and sharing the stories of Americans from all backgrounds and beliefs, will visit the University of Wisconsin–Madison from March 24-26 as part of "Peace Corps and Africa: 50 Years," an event honoring and assessing a half-century of volunteer service.

UW-Madison chemist wins innovation prize

February 8, 2011

University of Wisconsin–Madison Meloche-Bascom Professor of Chemistry Martin Zanni is being honored for contributions to the advancement of science within his laboratory and beyond.

Program merges dual interests in science and policy

February 8, 2011

Melding of mind and policy matters is all in a day's work for the graduate students in the Neuroscience and Public Policy program at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

UW-Madison partners launch Greater Madison Writing Project for Teachers

February 4, 2011

The National Writing Project - an initiative based on the idea of teachers teaching teachers to improve their writing instruction - is returning to Madison, kicking off in July with a four-week Summer Institute to prepare approximately 15 teacher-leaders, who, in turn, can assist other teachers.

Moynihan recognized for leadership, scholarship

January 28, 2011

Donald Moynihan, associate director of the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s La Follette School of Public Affairs, has been elected to the Policy Council of the Association…

Recent sightings: Selig Distinguished Lecture

January 28, 2011

Major League Baseball Commissioner Allan H. “Bud” Selig, center, and Jeremi Suri, E. Gordon Fox Professor of History, right, applaud as guest lecturer Adrian…

Morgridge Center supports initiatives through matching grant program

January 27, 2011

The Morgridge Center for Public Service at the University of Wisconsin–Madison recently awarded 11 matching grants totaling $334,739 to support service learning, community-based research or civic engagement work by UW–Madison faculty and researchers in the areas of education, environment or health.

Professor to present first Selig Distinguished Lecture in Sport and Society

January 21, 2011

Adrian Burgos, professor of history in the Department of African American, Latin American and Caribbean Studies and Latino/a Studies at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, will present the first Selig Distinguished Lecture in Sport and Society at the University of Wisconsin–Madison on Thursday, Jan. 27.

Eight UW–Madison faculty honored as AAAS fellows

January 11, 2011

Eight members of the University of Wisconsin–Madison faculty have been elected fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), it was announced today (Jan. 11).

Water, water everywhere focus of new sustainability project

January 6, 2011

An interdisciplinary team of scientists and engineers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison is turning a comprehensive lens on Madison's water in all its forms - in the lakes, streets, faucets, ground and atmosphere - thanks to the National Science Foundation.

UW-Madison fusion experiments earn nearly $11 million in grants

December 21, 2010

Researchers with two University of Wisconsin–Madison plasma fusion experiments have received $10.7 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Fusion Energy Sciences. The Helically Symmetric eXperiment (HSX) drew $5.1 million, plus an additional $900,000, while two grants to the Pegasus Toroidal Experiment total $4.7 million.

UW-Madison receives grant to support humanities

December 20, 2010

An extraordinary public-private partnership will allow the University of Wisconsin–Madison to enhance education and research in the humanities. The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation has awarded the university a $10 million grant as part of an effort to preserve and enhance the humanities at public research universities that have records of scholarly and educational excellence.

Tag College of Letters & Science

Chemist focuses on education for real-world sustainability challenges

Engineering atomic interfaces for new electronics

L&S holds lecture series

Ancient Mesoamerican sculpture uncovered in southern Mexico

World phosphorous use crosses critical threshold

StoryCorps to take part in UW–Madison Peace Corps event

UW-Madison chemist wins innovation prize

Program merges dual interests in science and policy

UW-Madison partners launch Greater Madison Writing Project for Teachers

Moynihan recognized for leadership, scholarship

Recent sightings: Selig Distinguished Lecture

Professor to present first Selig Distinguished Lecture in Sport and Society

Eight UW–Madison faculty honored as AAAS fellows

Water, water everywhere focus of new sustainability project

UW-Madison fusion experiments earn nearly $11 million in grants

UW-Madison receives grant to support humanities

Study finds prayer can help handle harmful emotions

Associate professor recognized for research in public-policy debate

UW-Madison study of class of ’57 becomes leading research on aging