Tag UW impact

Exhibition celebrates the music, art and culture of Ghana

November 30, 2011

"In Ghana, textiles are absolutely integrated into every part of life," says Mary Hark. "You're bombarded with music and textile, color and pattern, while walking down the street."

Verona students take the stage with UW–Madison’s Wind Ensemble

November 29, 2011

For some Verona Area High School students, their next concert may offer a taste of their future.

Student startup aims to lift up Madison community through loans

November 25, 2011

After learning about how microfinance can increase small business revenue and uplift individuals out of poverty, University of Wisconsin–Madison junior Alex Rosenthal knew that something had to be done locally.

Forage know-how gives Wisconsin farmers an edge in growing biomass

November 16, 2011

Wisconsin farmers have been growing biomass for generations, says Kevin Shinners. They just have a different name for it.

Wisconsin Idea Symposium focuses on partnerships for the public good

November 1, 2011

One of the featured events of UW–Madison's Year of the Wisconsin Idea will focus on "Principled Partnerships for the Public Good."

UW–Madison hosts Iraqi economic development delegation

October 19, 2011

The University of Wisconsin–Madison is one of two American universities to host a delegation of representatives selected by Iraq's Inter-Ministerial Committee on Innovation, Research, and Development (ICIRD) on universities and technology-based economic development.

Birds-eye view of Wisconsin’s past wins governor’s award

October 13, 2011

A popular website that draws from tens of thousands of rare aerial photographs of Wisconsin will receive the 2011 Governor's Award for Archival Innovation from the Wisconsin Historical Records Advisory Board.

New ‘microgrid’ test beds will foster state industry opportunities

October 3, 2011

Partner universities in the new Center for Renewable Energy Systems (CRES) are developing complementary facilities in Milwaukee and Madison to help corporate partners explore applications in the fast-growing microgrid industry, CRES leaders announced today (Oct. 3).

Macy’s executive to address record number of Wisconsin industry representatives at E-Business conference

September 22, 2011

More than 650 business executives and managers will attend the 13th annual Business Best Practices and Emerging Technologies Conference, which will be hosted Tuesday, Sept. 27, by the University of Wisconsin–Madison E-Business Consortium.

In Kansas, the Wisconsin Idea drives a spectacular restoration

September 22, 2011

For seven weeks this summer, UW–Madison graduate student Emma Silverman got the hands-on experience of a lifetime as she helped conserve a grass arts site in remote Kansas.

UW–Madison center hosts statewide online book club

September 9, 2011

The Cooperative Children’s Book Center (CCBC) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison will assume an administrative role of Read On Wisconsin, the statewide online book club for Wisconsin students and educators now in its seventh year.

Wisconsin Science Festival highlights connection between science, art

August 25, 2011

What happens when you mix one part Aldo Leopold, another part Frank Lloyd Wright and add a pinch of Indiana Jones? Anyone can find out with a visit to the first Wisconsin Science Festival, an educational and fun-filled exploration of science and art taking stage across several sites in Madison from Sept. 22-25.

DOE awards UW–Madison spinoff $1.5 million for dual-fuel engine optimization

August 15, 2011

A spinoff company created by two University of Wisconsin–Madison Engine Research Center (ERC) faculty members was awarded $1.5 million from the US Department of Energy Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Wednesday.

Support for land grants is key to economic growth in Wisconsin, Midwest, report says

August 12, 2011

There's an important message for Wisconsin in a new report that details the role that land-grant universities play in generating jobs and economic growth, according to those who lead agricultural research and extension efforts here.

State Fair turns cardinal and white for UW–Madison Day

August 11, 2011

Forget cream puffs and the Midway. The Wisconsin State Fair’s main attraction Wednesday was Braveheart the dog.

High-tech instrument makers abound among UW–Madison spinoffs

August 10, 2011

As scientists and engineers explore the unknown, they frequently end up building the cutting-edge equipment and instruments they need, and high-tech instrument makers that have emerged from UW–Madison labs have been a good foundation for spinoff firms that sell research tools and equipment globally while creating a wide range of jobs in Wisconsin.

UW-Madison to celebrate 2011-12 as Year of the Wisconsin Idea

August 8, 2011

The Wisconsin Idea – UW–Madison longstanding commitment to providing service to the families, businesses and communities of Wisconsin and beyond — will be celebrated for the next 12 months as the university observes the Year of the Wisconsin Idea.

Chinese, American students explore sustainability issues

August 7, 2011

Eighteen academically-talented high school students from China and the United States recently wrapped up a unique, three-week residential experience at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where they explored global issues of sustainability and the promise of solutions among various emerging research and technologies.

70 recent UW–Madison graduates head out to Teach For America

August 3, 2011

When 2,300 Teach For America members begin their two-year service this fall, the University of Wisconsin–Madison will be well represented.

Site provides real-time wave information for kayakers in the Apostle Islands

August 3, 2011

Kayaking in the Apostle Islands is a popular, affordable adventure for many people. But it can be dangerous. Now, a website provides data on wave heights so kayakers can know the conditions before they go.