Tag The Wisconsin Idea
Now you see it: Airplane images reveal sand dunes in heart of Badger State
October 22, 2013Newly created laser images of central Wisconsin show fields of dunes, most of which have never been seen before, that were blowing in the wind as recently as about 11,000 years ago.
New grant program to encourage statewide outreach
October 10, 2013A new grant program designed to advance the Wisconsin Idea by fostering public engagement by university faculty, staff and students, is accepting applications.
Cartography Lab partners with state on economic impact map
October 2, 2013Students at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have played a crucial role in developing an online interactive map that shows the economic impact of investments in counties and legislative districts throughout the state.
UW brings outreach to Epic’s ‘Deep Space’
September 19, 2013Hosting a series of exhibits on Epic Systems campus in Verona for the health care software company’s massive annual users’ group meeting, UW–Madison researchers and outreach experts focused on “Deep Space,” the name of Epic’s new underground auditorium, as a common theme to demonstrate how campus research is making an impact in and out of this world.
UW participates in Celebrate South Madison festival
September 13, 2013The connection between UW–Madison and a vibrant neighborhood community will be renewed this weekend during the Celebrate South Madison festival.
Free mobile Wisconsin Fish Identification tools now available
September 10, 2013Exactly 174 Wisconsin fish can now fit into your pocket. And they’re not even wet, or smelly. Visit UW Sea Grant’s Wisconsin Fish Identification website seagrant.wisc.edu/fishid and download the free Android or iOS app to quickly identify the fish of Wisconsin’s lakes, ponds, rivers and streams. There is a mobile website as well.
Video: Binaural hearing research at UW–Madison
September 5, 2013Dr. Ruth Litovsky and Dr. Tom Yin of the University of Wisconsin–Madison study binaural hearing - the ability to hear sound with both ears. Animal research is an important part of their work and has led to advancements in improving human hearing.
Strategic framework: Four years of progress
September 3, 2013A progress report, compiled following the fourth year of UW–Madison’s five-year strategic framework highlights accomplishments in priorities related to undergraduate education; research; resource stewardship; recruitment, retention and diversity; and the Wisconsin Idea.
New iPad resource for school nurses to be launched in time for start of classes
August 14, 2013Following a successful year of field testing by school nurses in Wisconsin counties, an innovative project using iPads and customized software to improve child health is now gearing up for national release of its online resource August 22, timed to coincide with the start-up of the school year.
Corporate Open House to showcase Health, Innovation, and the Wisconsin Idea
August 7, 2013UW-Madison's second annual Corporate Open House, where companies are invited to campus to learn more about innovative opportunities for research, projects, talent, training and potential partnerships, will be held on Thursday, Aug. 22.
UW-Madison Day at the Wisconsin State Fair is Aug. 7
August 6, 2013August in Wisconsin means one thing: the Wisconsin State Fair. UW–Madison will again have a featured presence at the annual event on Wednesday, Aug. 7.
PEOPLE high school students celebrate completing pre-college program
July 29, 2013High school scholars in UW–Madison's PEOPLE (Pre-College Enrichment Opportunity Program for Learning Excellence) and incoming PEOPLE college freshmen from across Wisconsin will be feted for their accomplishments at the program's annual recognition banquet Friday, Aug. 2.
Two new grants help Odyssey Project expand
July 15, 2013The University of Wisconsin–Madison's Odyssey Project has received two major grants that will support a new program, "Odyssey Bridges," aimed at providing expanded services to help more low income adults complete college degrees.
Just a few drops of blood can save a baby’s life: Celebrating 50 years of newborn screening
July 9, 2013Every day, the hopes and dreams of hundreds of new parents pass through the capable hands of approximately 20 people they will probably never meet on the fourth floor of a UW–Madison campus building they will probably never visit.
New catalyst could cut cost of making hydrogen fuel
July 2, 2013A discovery at the University of Wisconsin–Madison may represent a significant advance in the quest to create a "hydrogen economy" that would use this abundant element to store and transfer energy.
City changes property tax payment schedule in wake of La Follette analysis
June 7, 2013Madison taxpayers can now pay their property taxes in four installments due to an ordinance change adopted by the city council June 5, a couple years after a La Follette School analysis found that property owners are less likely to be late with tax payments if they can make three installment payments a year instead of two.
Baldwin grants to fund public engagement
June 5, 2013Ten projects ranging from expanding higher learning opportunities for low-income residents of Madison to designing and constructing a biogas system in Uganda have been chosen as spring 2013 recipients of Ira and Ineva Reilly Baldwin Wisconsin Idea Endowment grants.
Community invited to UW Outreach Day at Burlington High School April 26
April 26, 2013MADISON — UW–Madison and UW-Extension are inviting the public to join them at Burlington High School on Friday, April 26 as part of a statewide effort to bring the research and resources of the UW to communities across Wisconsin.
UW–Madison, UW–Extension and UW Colleges Day comes to the Capitol
April 3, 2013Engaging exhibits and special demonstrations will bring opportunities for learning and collaboration as part of UW–Madison, UW-Extension and UW Colleges Day at the State Capitol on Thursday, April 4.
Senior to use Twitter in UW System “Knowledge Powers Wisconsin” campaign
February 25, 2013Nate Moll is infamous among friends and colleagues for wearing his tour guide hat. Now, Moll will use Twitter to showcase his many other hats and the best that UW–Madison has to offer as the third voice behind @UWPowersMe, a UW System initiative that features student, faculty and alumni from a different UW school each week.