Tag UW impact
Annual poverty report shows economy improving, but support programs still needed
The good news is that jobs, earnings and wages are beginning to rise again in Wisconsin as the economy slowly climbs back from the recession, according to an annual in-depth study of poverty in Wisconsin conducted by researchers at the Institute for Research on Poverty (IRP) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More
Program matches doctors and rural communities that want each other
For some people, moving away from their small hometown is the ultimate goal. Dave Hubbard wanted the complete opposite. In his search for the perfect career in family medicine, the physician from southwestern Wisconsin wanted to return to his roots. Read More
Disposable timer could be a nurse’s best friend
In medicine, time isn't just money: it can mean the difference between life and death. Clot-busters must be given in the first hour of arrival in a hectic emergency room. Intravenous medications can spoil, and catheters that overstay their welcome invite infection. Read More
Building better bridges with geosynthetics
As the road leading up to a bridge presses down on the soil beneath its surface, the bridge tends to remain higher than the roadway, creating a problem that has menaced drivers and road engineers for years. Read More
Dance program for girls presents its spring showcase on May 3
More than 30 girls from four community centers across Madison will perform in the second annual Performing Ourselves Showcase at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 3 in the Margaret H'Doubler Performance Space in Lathrop Hall, 1050 University Ave. Read More
Statewide sessions explore accelerated use of electronic medical records
With more hospitals and health clinics adopting electronic medical records (EMRs) with the incentive of the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, there is a growing public interest in how to incorporate the technology in a way that enhances health and addresses concerns about privacy and information security. Read More
The key to easy asthma diagnosis is in the blood
Using just a single drop of blood, a team of University of Wisconsin–Madison researchers has developed a faster, cheaper and more accurate tool for diagnosing even mild cases of asthma. Read More
Science Expeditions event opens doors to UW–Madison research
Science Expeditions, the University of Wisconsin–Madison's 12th annual science open house, is as big as ever, and awaiting thousands of curious visitors April 4-6. Read More
Madison schools, UW–Madison strengthen partnership
The University of Wisconsin–Madison’s School of Education and the Madison Metropolitan School District agreed to strengthen their partnership to ensure that every school has the very best educators to bolster student achievement for all. Read More
Science on Tap sparks UW, Northwoods dialogue
University of Wisconsin–Madison researchers are highlighting the university’s impact more than 200 miles away from campus through a series of conversations involving community members on topics ranging from carnivore conservation to climate change. Read More
Forward under 40 Awards honor seven UW–Madison alumni
The Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) has recognized seven young alumni of the University of Wisconsin–Madison for their contributions in a wide variety of fields to the global community. Read More
New report profiles UW–Madison organic agriculture research
University of Wisconsin–Madison scientists are engaged in a wide range of research related to organic agricultural production practices, according to a new report released on Feb. 28 at the MOSES Organic Farming Conference in La Crosse. Read More
‘Greener’ aerogel technology holds potential for oil and chemical clean-up
Cleaning up oil spills and metal contaminates in a low-impact, sustainable and inexpensive manner remains a challenge for companies and governments globally. But a group of researchers at UW–Madison is examining alternative materials that can be modified to absorb oil and chemicals. Read More
‘Ask a Lawyer’ prison sessions example of law in action
Several times a year, a team of University of Wisconsin Law School professors and their students deliver some truth to Wisconsin prison inmates. Read More
School of Nursing part of Nurses for Wisconsin Initiative
Four University of Wisconsin System nursing programs, including the UW–Madison School of Nursing, are offering new fellowship and loan forgiveness programs to encourage nurses to pursue doctoral degrees or postdoctoral training and assume nurse educator positions in Wisconsin. Read More
Tess Hauser was ‘heart and soul’ of Wisconsin Longitudinal Study
Taissa S. “Tess” Hauser, a key scientific figure in one of the longest and most respected sociological studies ever undertaken, passed away in Washington D.C. last month. Read More
UW-Madison regains top ranking in recruiting Peace Corps volunteers
The University of Wisconsin–Madison has regained the distinction as the nation's top producer of current Peace Corps volunteers, with 90 alumni serving overseas. Read More
Innovative program reduces falls, increases quality of elderly life
When Loretta, a 78-year-old central Wisconsin woman, became unable to sit on her couch because of her fear of not being able to stand back up, she knew she needed help. She didn’t want to be a burden to her husband, who was already worried about her falling, so Loretta called her local doctor to find a solution. Read More
‘Human Evolution: Past and Future’ pilot MOOC launches
John Hawks has traveled the world. And now he's bringing what he's learned to more than 30,000 learners from across the globe with "Human Evolution: Past and Future." Read More