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Backyard ecologist featured at Madison conference
Gardener and natural science writer Sara Stein will give a presentation entitled, "Homeground Ecology 101," at the Ecological Society of America's annual meeting in Madison Sunday, Aug. 5, at 5 p.m.
Expert offers insight on artificial intelligence
The tensions in the new movie "Artificial Intelligence" reflects the duality of real-world research into artificial intelligence, a campus expert suggests.
Sturgeon symposium under way
More than 375 leading scientists from 23 countries will converge on Oshkosh this week to share the latest research on the world's sturgeon populations and see firsthand why the numbers of Lake Winnebago's sturgeon have quadrupled in the last 40 years while populations of this ancient fish have collapsed in many other countries.
Kathleen Poi chosen to lead University Health Services
Kathleen Poi, interim executive director of University Health Services at UW–Madison, has been appointed to the position permanently, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Paul Barrows announced today, July 3.
Hand-held pasta holds cheesy secret
Wisconsin students who won a product development contest by developing a hand-held pasta recently shared their secret to success: More cheese.
NASA brings advanced aircraft to Wisconsin
A new aircraft used for atmospheric research will visit Madison's Truax Field Monday, July 9, brought here by UW–Madison's Space Science and Engineering Center and hosted by the 115 Fighter Wing, Wisconsin Air National Guard.
Madison to host ecologists Aug. 6-10
About 3,000 scientists are expected to attend the Ecological Society of America's 2001 annual meeting in Madison Aug. 6-10, focused on the theme 'Keeping All the Parts: Sustaining and Restoring Complex Ecosystems.'
Study shows economic benefits of early intervention
Research has long demonstrated the educational value of early intervention for America's at-risk children, but a new study also shows the federal programs are a wise public investment.
Satellite images tell tale of Siren tornado
The morning after the northwestern Wisconsin town of Siren was leveled by a devastating tornado, the federal Landsat-7 satellite captured its destructive path from space.
NASCAR comes to town
A NASCAR entry in the July 1 Milwaukee Mile race at the State Fair Grounds will bear UW–Madison colors of red and white with a "Motion W" on both sides and front hood.
Students impress with ‘Revolutions per Minute’ campaign
An advertising campaign created for DaimlerChrysler by UW–Madison students has won the American Advertising Federation 2001 National Student Advertising Competition.
Renowned genetics leader to speak at symposium
Leroy Hood, the founder and president of the Institute for Systems Biology, will discuss "Decoding Life: Genomics, Proteomics, and Systems Biology" at the Wisconsin Symposium on the Analysis of Human Biology: Genes, Genomes, and Molecules, Thursday, June 14.
The eyes have it: Collection provides insight about disease
Richard Dubielzig has a collection of eyeballs. They're not exactly peering out at him from shelves, though. They help him diagnose animal eye diseases.
Lake helps scientists measure ecological health
Little Rock Lake, the site of a landmark study on the effects of acid rain, continues to yield important clues about the long-term health of North America's inland lakes.
Four finalists named for UW–Madison provost
Four finalists have been named for the provost position at the university.
First McGovern-Tracy Scholars selected by Family Medicine
The Department of Family Medicine has selected five medical students and three family practice residents as its first McGovern-Tracy Scholars.
From bad to worse: Professor studies evil
Bad is not necessarily evil, says Claudia Card, professor of philosophy and women's studies.
University recognizes community partners
The Wisconsin Idea is taking new forms in Dane County through innovative partnerships between the university and area community groups.
Rare, pungent flower to get some cross-country love
In true rain forest fashion, Amorphophallus titanum prefers the company of pollinating carrion beetles.
Soaring appetite spurs new cheesy technology
America's appetite for pizza and other dishes that depend on the incomparable stretch-minded mozzarella cheese has soared in the last 20 years.