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UW-Madison demographer gets far-flung questions and far-reaching results
When Paul Voss tells you, "The day is punctuated by phone calls and e-mails," you might respond, "So is mine."
What makes the census so costly and time-consuming?
In the 1990 census, only 65 percent of American households voluntarily returned their questionnaires
What is the American Community Survey?
To prepare for the 2010 Census, Voss helped develop the American Community Survey
Study finds tenuous link between gender and self esteem
Popular assumptions about a cavernous self-esteem gender gap may be greatly exaggerated, according to a new analysis of nearly 150,000 respondents by University of Wisconsin–Madison psychologists.
Dairy compacts are bad public policy, experts say
As Congress considers enlarging interstate dairy compacts, a new study by three UW–Madison agricultural economists labeled the compacts "bad public policy."
Wisconsin lands federal transportation research center
Wisconsin is behind the wheel of a multi-million dollar Midwest transportation research center, thanks to an innovative partnership forged between UW–Madison engineers and state officials.
Kettl urges reforms for U.S. energy department
The U.S. Department of Energy is "hamstrung by the accumulation of 50 years of organizational structures" that have been focused on "a very different time and a fundamentally different mission," according to testimony by a UW political science professor.
New study examines scope of partner violence
A new study of violence between intimate partners by two UW–Madison psychologists reveals a problem of disturbing scope, with as many as one third of respondents reporting being either victims or perpetrators of physical abuse.
Two humanities grants go to UW–Madison
Two UW–Madison projects, both dealing with African art and culture, have won grants from the Wisconsin Humanities Council.
Ad regulators ignore deceptive spots, professor charges
A UW–Madison advertising expert charges advertising regulators, including the Federal Trade Commission, with dereliction of duty in identifying and prosecuting deceptive advertising claims.
Bluebirds and birdies coexist at UW golf course
With some forethought and routine maintenance, bluebirds and birdies can find common ground on Wisconsin's golf courses. The proof is nesting on a "bluebird trail" at UW–Madison's University Ridge golf course.
Osteoporosis study: Rural Wisconsin women don’t take enough calcium
Less than forty percent of rural Wisconsin women participating in a pilot study of osteoporosis risk reported taking the recommended amount of calcium, according to preliminary findings from a unique research project.
Wisconsin goes high tech with weather for farmers
Farmers across the state can visit an Internet site to check on the corn borer situation, see if potato late blight is a problem, or find out if they should flood their cranberry bogs.
Lung cancer drug study underway at cancer center
A study to assess the safety and effectiveness of squalamine, a new drug designed to treat the most common form of lung cancer, is underway at the Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Study looks to nuclear energy as micro-scale fuel
A trio of UW–Madison engineers have a new scale in mind for nuclear energy: Rather than huge plants powering entire cities, they envision tiny batteries turning a single microscopic gear.
School of Nursing lands $1 million NIH grant
The School of Nursing has won a $1 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to develop a comprehensive training program in nursing research.
Common genes form new family tree for animals
Common genes form new family tree for animals" #description "Looking deep within the genes of three very different kinds of animals, scientists have found enough molecular evidence to finally fell the animal kingdom's old family tree.
Survey: Residents would pay for a cleaner Lake Mendota
Several years ago, the Wisconsin DNR announced a program to clean up Lake Mendota at a cost of almost $18 million over 10 years. However, county residents say they'd be willing to pay $52 million for the job, according to a UW–Madison survey.
Grant to combat mental stress in farm families
Extreme weather and unusually dire economic conditions have produced crisis situations on many northern Midwest family farms, prompting health officials in seven states to launch a federally funded initiative to reduce stress among farm families.
Conference to focus on atmospheric radiation research
The American Meteorological Society and UW–Madison will host a scientific conference later June 28 - July 2 on atmospheric radiation and its impact on global weather and climate patterns.