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Biotechnology seen as key to growth
Pinning Wisconsin's economic growth to the potential of biotechnology, Gov. Tommy Thompson has proposed a $317 million investment in cutting-edge research centers at the university.
Biotechnology disciplines rank among nation’s best
Several UW–Madison biotechnology-related departments are ranked among the nation’s best. Graduate programs in biochemistry, molecular biology, molecular and general genetics, chemistry, computer science and biostatistics…
Ethicists provide insights on biotechnology advances
As biologists press toward a greater fundamental understanding of the basis of life, ethical conundrums trail in their wake. From the ability to screen for genetic predisposition to disease to the creation of genetically altered foods, a host of ethical dilemmas has surfaced for society to contend with.
Campus is home to national bioscience leaders
Here are just a few examples of the many leading figures in bioscience research who work at UW–Madison.
Professor applies knowledge to environmental problems
Glenn Chambliss, chair of the Department of Bacteriology, has lived a life that sounds like a Dickensian tale.
Governor proposes biotechnology initiative
In his State of the State message to the Legislature Jan. 26, Gov. Tommy Thompson revealed plans for a $317 million BioStar initiative to build a series of state-of-the-art research centers on campus.
Seeds of growth: Book describes sharp upturn for high-tech firms
From compounds for gene therapy to promising new drugs for treating cancer and osteoporosis, the commercial prodigies of the university's research enterprise have altered the state's economic landscape, creating jobs and wealth that rival the contributions of Wisconsin's most important industries.
Advances
(Advances gives a glimpse of the many significant research projects at the university. Tell us about your discoveries by e-mailing: wisweek@news.wisc.edu.)…
King of speakers: ‘I Have a Dream’ was best of century
The mastery and magic of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s famous 'I Have a Dream' speech earned it top honors in a recent list of the top 100 American speeches of the 20th century as compiled by researchers at UW–Madison and Texas A&M University.
Study: Settlement transformed Wisconsin’s northwest sand country
A study of vegetation changes in Wisconsin's northwest sand country reveals a dramatic decline in pine barrens, pines and open habitats, and an increase in oak and aspen forests over the past 140 years.
Astronomers find proof that Milky Way has hot corona
With the help of a new satellite capable of finding the telltale, superheated gas created by stars that exploded long ago, scientists have confirmed a four-decade-old theory that the Milky Way is swathed in a corona of hot gas.
Star cluster baby pictures leave astronomers beaming
Peering deep into a distant galaxy, astronomers have obtained a glimpse of what may be the youngest massive star clusters ever observed.
Finalists named for workforce diversity position
Three finalists have been named for the position of assistant vice chancellor for workforce equity and diversity at UW–Madison.
Scientists report advance in DNA computing
Scientists have taken DNA computing from the free-floating world of the test tube and anchored it securely to a surface of glass and gold. In so doing, they have taken a small but important step forward in the quest to harness the vast potential of DNA to perform the same tasks that now require silicon and miniature electronic circuits.
Reducing trade barriers can benefit environment
Ian Coxhead considers himself an environmentalist, but he wasn't happy with the environmentalists he saw on the news from the World Trade Organization talks in Seattle. "Trade liberalization is not necessarily bad for the environment," says the UW–Madison economist.
Animation of hot gas being blasted from plane of Milky Way
Exploding stars or supernovas in the Milky Way are thought to be the primary mechanism by which hot gas is blasted from…
Study: Businesses can benefit from failure
A new study by Anne Miner of the School of Business suggests that businesses often ignore a strategic tool that can yield surprisingly good lessons on success: failure.
Researcher finds way to raise chickens with fewer antibiotics
UW-Madison animal scientist Mark Cook is finding ways producers can raise chickens economically with fewer antibiotics. "I believe that our new tools and strategies will increase both animal and human health," he says.
Faculty’s interests go beyond Y2K
As the year 2000 draws near, we thought about asking various faculty members about its significance. But we decided that the landscape where they tread is far more fascinating. So join us on an impossible journey through time, as we visit a few of our faculty and their favorite years.
Book blazes path through Internet jungle
Finding the best, most accurate digitized information on the Net can still be a hit or miss proposition. A new book from Internet Scout may help.