Tag College of Letters & Science
New book puts American welfare state in perspective
A new book called "Wealth and Welfare States: Is America a Laggard or a Leader?" explores the role of the welfare state in the overall wealth and well-being of nations and, in particular, looks at the American welfare state in comparison with other developed nations in Europe and elsewhere.
Foundation funds housing assistance research of three faculty members
Three Institute for Research on Poverty research affiliates at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have received a grant from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation to examine the effects of Section 8 housing subsidy receipts on the economic self-sufficiency of low-income families and the educational opportunities of their children.
Panel to address diversity and the future of news
Every day, news media are working to adjust to challenges posed by the new ways information is being exchanged, including how they can develop diversity in the news.
UW-Madison physicists build basic quantum computing circuit
Exerting delicate control over a pair of atoms within a mere seven-millionths-of-a-second window of opportunity, physicists at the University of Wisconsin–Madison created an atomic circuit that may help quantum computing become a reality.
Two selected as American Geophysical Union fellows
Two University of Wisconsin–Madison scientists have been named fellows of the American Geophysical Union, a distinction made for exceptional scientific contributions and eminence in the Earth or space sciences.
University Theatre presents Japanese kabuki
University Theatre kicks off the second part of its season with a style of show rarely seen by Madison audiences: a traditional Japanese kabuki piece.
History of the Ojibway People, Second Edition
Enrolled as a member of Montana’s Blackfeet Nation, Theresa Schenck also honors her Ojibwe ancestry by making it the primary focus of her research.
IceCube’s Antarctic season ends with success
As darkness settles over the South Pole and the Antarctic winter begins, the IceCube Neutrino Observatory has something to celebrate: a great season on the ice.
Book by journalism professor traces birth of forensic science in Jazz Age New York
Deborah Blum's husband is a little wary when she gets too close to his coffee cup.
Fifteen UW–Madison teaching assistants awarded for service
Fifteen University of Wisconsin–Madison teaching assistants have received awards for their contributions to learning on campus.
Law School, Letters & Science dean reviews under way
Chancellor Biddy Martin and Provost Paul DeLuca have initiated standard, five-year reviews for Law School Dean Kenneth Davis and College of Letters & Science Dean Gary Sandefur.
UW-Madison student wins Churchill Scholarship
A student who has engaged in chemistry and mathematics research on campus since high school is the University of Wisconsin–Madison's third Churchill Scholar - and the first in 30 years.
Study: Bloggers’ reasons for writing change over time
While political bloggers were initially inspired to post their thoughts online as a way to help them blow off steam or articulate new ideas, over time they're driven to blog by a desire to influence mainstream media or public opinion, according to research from the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Location technology homes in on where stuff, people are
If you commute by mass transit in Madison or Chicago, Jignesh Patel can tell you, to the minute, when your bus will pull up to your stop. He can do this no matter the weather or traffic conditions.
UW-Madison computer team gets honorable mention in world finals
A University of Wisconsin–Madison student computer team has earned an honorable mention at a world championship competition, held last week in Harbin, China.
Mellon Foundation awards to fund postdoctoral fellowships
The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation has awarded more than $1.8 million to the University of Wisconsin–Madison to support postdoctoral fellowships in the humanities, history and humanistic social sciences.
Institute for Research on Poverty selected as national research hub
Officials from the federal Economic Research Service have chosen the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Institute for Research on Poverty to be a national center for research on nutrition assistance programs.
New study rejects mortality-privatization link
A new study reconsiders and ultimately rejects a well-publicized claim that mass privatization of state enterprises caused a drastic increase in premature deaths after the fall of communism in ex-Soviet countries.
Can blocking a frown keep bad feelings at bay?
Your facial expression may tell the world what you are thinking or feeling. But it also affects your ability to understand written language related to emotions, according to research that was presented today (Jan. 29).
TIP/The end of ‘Lost’
Jan. 26, 2010