Tag Graduate School
World’s largest neutrino observatory completed at South Pole
Culminating a decade of planning, innovation and testing, construction of the world's largest neutrino observatory was successfully completed today. Read More
Search and screen panel named for WID director
A search and screen committee has been named to find the first permanent director for the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery. Martin Cadwallader, vice chancellor for research and dean of the Graduate School, says the committee is accepting nominations and hopes to have a candidate selected by late spring. Read More
UW-Madison research expenditures top the $1 billion mark
For the first time, annual research expenditures at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have surpassed the $1 billion milestone. Read More
UW-Madison Ph.D. programs near top of doctoral class
Twenty-three doctoral programs at the University of Wisconsin–Madison rank in the top 15 percent in their respective fields, according to an assessment released today (Sept. 28) by the National Research Council (NRC). Read More
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. Read More
Writer seeks to clarify Graduate School reorganization issue
The following letter was submitted to Wisconsin Week on Nov. 17. Find more information about the resolution referenced in the letter. Read More
Faculty Senate presentation addresses recent resolution
Editor’s note: Robert Hauser, professor of sociology, gave the following presentation at the Nov. 2 Faculty Senate meeting regarding a resolution about the reorganization of the Graduate School. Read More
Faculty Senate OKs slower research overhaul
A proposed reorganization of the Graduate School will be slowed down until university administrators have responded to an upcoming review of the plan, under a resolution overwhelmingly approved Nov. 2 by the Faculty Senate. Read More
Faculty Senate approves resolution to slow research overhaul
A proposed reorganization of the Graduate School will be slowed down until university administrators have responded to an upcoming review of the plan, under a… Read More
Fifty years of expanding girls’ horizons in science, math
The Expanding Your Horizons program, a daylong conference designed to expose young women to careers in science, technology, engineering and math, has touched thousands of Wisconsin women during its 50-year history at UW–Madison. Read More
From the desk of the chancellor: Chancellor addresses Graduate School proposal
“UW-Madison is a research powerhouse. Once again, the university ranks third in the nation in research expenditures, a testament to the quality of our faculty and research staff, and a reminder of the importance of a responsive and supportive infrastructure for research and for graduate education.” Read More
Research expenditures jump, UW–Madison retains top ranking
According to statistics compiled by the National Science Foundation (NSF), the University of Wisconsin–Madison is the nation's third largest research university as measured by dollars spent on research. Read More
UW-Madison researchers ranked among world’s top 20 universities
A recent assessment of the research impact of scientists at more than 4,000 universities around the world ranked those at the University of Wisconsin–Madison No. 20. Read More
UW-Madison graduate programs ranked in latest U.S. News and World Report
Several University of Wisconsin–Madison graduate programs are ranked among the nation's best in the 2010 edition of U.S. News and World Report's "Best Graduate Schools." Read More
Course adds to environmental awareness
Ph.D. student in literary studies Todd Goddard has found a way to unite his concern for the environment with his teaching. In his section of English 201, he provides 16 students with real-world communications experience while giving 11 local nonprofits some much-needed help. In the process, he helps increase environmental awareness among his students and the audiences they serve. Read More
Graduate School project raises profile of research integrity discussion
Researchers in any field know that ethics are a top concern. But what, exactly, does that entail? One Michigan State University poll found that as graduate students become more immersed in their program, they feel less obligated to report violations of research integrity. Read More