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From stained glass to stem cells, science shines on campus April 5
The University of Wisconsin–Madison will offer a science smorgasbord to the public at the sixth annual Science Expeditions on Saturday, April 5. Read More
Professor strengthens math, science education
For well over a decade, mathematics professor Terry Millar has worked to improve math and science instruction for students at all levels by bringing together the knowledge of university mathematicians and scientists with the teaching and curricular expertise of educators. Read More
UW Geology Museum receives more than $100,000 in minerals
In its 160-year existence, the University of Wisconsin–Madison Geology Museum has never before received a mineral donation like the one recently given by retired UW–Madison electrical engineering Professor R.A. Greiner. Read More
New Web site a guide to sustainability efforts
Sustainability@Wisconsin, a new Web site created by the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies, provides a single entry point to programs, units, projects and groups at the university that significantly address sustainability — the concept of meeting humanity’s current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Read More
Middle school students practice urban planning
Some Madison middle school students will have a pretty impressive subject for their "What I did on my summer vacation" essays — developing their own plan for making over the capital city's most famous street and some of its key neighborhoods. Read More
‘Here at Home’ cultural tour for Wisconsin teachers begins June 21
Twenty-five K-12 teachers from around Wisconsin will join several University of Wisconsin–Madison faculty members and students on a nine-day "Here at Home" cultural tour of the state June 21-29. Read More
Recent sightings: Have your jewelry and eat it too
As a part of “School on the Square,” undergraduates from the Dietetics and Nutrition Club help kids and their families… Read More
Dietetics students help kids make edible jewelry at farmers’ market
UW-Madison dietetics students are working to incorporate nutrition and fresh produce into children's activities by making edible jewelry at the farmers' market. Read More
Changing the face of science education
Through the UW–Madison Delta Program in Research, Teaching and Learning, new faculty and graduate students can find instructional resources and support that help them transition from full-time graduate researcher to faculty member. Read More
UW study tests topical honey as a treatment for diabetic ulcers
Jennifer Eddy, a physician at UW Health’s Eau Claire Family Medicine Clinic and an assistant professor of family medicine at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health, is conducting the first randomized, double-blind controlled trial of honey for diabetic ulcers. Read More
Center stages bio-education blitz in Madison schools
The Center for Biology Education was recently honored by the Madison Metropolitan School District with a nomination for a distinguished service award. Read More
Professor plants seeds of forgiveness in Belfast, Milwaukee
Bob Enright, a professor of educational psychology and his wife, Jeanette Knutson Enright, have been leading initiatives in Northern Ireland and Milwaukee to develop, introduce and assess a comprehensive curriculum for introducing children to the idea of forgiveness. Read More
UW students volunteer 10,000 hours and rock
More than 1,000 student volunteers will rock the Orpheum Theatre at 8 p.m. on Saturday, April 21, for the University of Wisconsin–Madison's first 10,000 Hours Show. Read More
Gardeners invited to Family Horticulture Day
Tired of the same old backyard bounty? Maybe it's time to plant some red, pink or blue popcorn, or white, purple or black carrots. Read More
Chemistry professor receives National Science Board Public Service Award
Bassam Z. Shakhashiri, a University of Wisconsin–Madison chemistry professor who pioneered new ways to encourage public understanding of science through his enthusiastic communications and visually exciting chemical demonstrations, will receive the 2007 National Science Board Public Service Award. Read More
Campus libraries receive $1 million bequest for Friends
A Madison bibliophile has left a large share of his estate, nearly $1 million, to the University of Wisconsin–Madison Libraries to benefit its Friends organization. Read More