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Arsenic is more common in wells near fractured bedrock in southeastern Wisconsin
The findings come from an ongoing survey of the extent and causes of arsenic contamination in groundwater led by Eric Stewart of the Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey.
UW students team up to develop innovative solutions to dairy industry challenges
The ideas focused on encouraging dairy consumption of Wisconsin students, enhancing the shelf life of dairy products, and utilizing new technologies to improve dairy farming.
Human-Computer Interaction focuses on technology to improve daily lives
Human-Computer Interaction research at UW–Madison aims to make technology more accessible while fostering efficiency in human-centered tasks.
Returning adult students receive awards for perseverance, community contributions
Each spring, UW–Madison Adult Career and Special Student Services recognizes the determination and leadership of returning adult undergraduate students with scholarships and awards.
Research reveals a more accurate picture of invasive fish virus
Since the early 2000s, viral hemorrhagic septicemia has caused deaths in more than 30 fish species in the Great Lakes region.
Research network to measure and promote emotional well-being
"This network is predicated on the idea that ... well-being is plastic and something we can modify,” says Richard Davidson, director of the UW's Center for Healthy Minds.
Advanced microscopy technique could help UW reach new frontiers in the biosciences
At its most basic level, it takes pictures. That’s the scaled-down explanation of cryogenic electron microscopy, or cryo-EM. But it’s so much more than that.
Metabolic switch may regenerate heart muscle following heart attack
“We believe our findings are a positive step forward in helping millions of people facing heart failure," says Ahmed Mahmoud, professor of cell and regenerative biology.
2021 KidWind challenge gusts ahead as a virtual competition
6th grader John Dreher cuts out geometric shapes that he designed for wind turbine blades. The cardboard structures were then replicated and mounted on…
New Data Science degree emerges as the fastest growing major at UW–Madison
The decision to create the Data Science major came after a university-wide recognition that this field of study is one of the most rapidly emerging career sectors in the nation.
Veterinary clinic for homeless pet owners meets growing demand
Even during the pandemic, WisCARES is committed to keeping families intact, building trusting relationships with their clients, and providing resources and services to those in need.
Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene, partner labs serve state during pandemic
WSLH coordinates the Wisconsin Clinical Lab Network, with more than 130 hospital and clinical labs across the state, and was able to quickly pull together collaborations to increase COVID-19 testing capacity.
UW-Madison nursing students volunteer to give out vaccine
"Being able to contribute to warding off this disease is so empowering and rewarding, and it just makes me feel like all this suffering all of us have been experiencing is moving toward a resolution," said nursing student Kayla Van Boxtel.
Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Lab serves on front lines of COVID testing and response
The lab has performed nearly 200,000 COVID-19 tests on the UW–Madison campus while also playing a key role handling a COVID-19 outbreak among Wisconsin’s mink industry.
WisCon helps small businesses through COVID-19 pandemic
The WisCon consultants have dedicated time this year to COVID-19 consulting and training for small businesses, which includes virtual assessments of facilities, recommendations for controlling employee exposure, and video training on COVID-19 prevention and control.
Match Day 2021 brings news of next chapter for UW medical students
In a day filled with excitement for the future, UW School of Medicine and Public Health medical students in the class of 2021 were matched into their clinical residency training programs on Friday, March 19.
Veteran finds hope for her dog, others, in melanoma treatment study
“The fact that he would not only be receiving some of the best, most advanced treatment options, he would be a part of something so much bigger for future fur friends, humans, and in support of my brothers and sisters in arms, our purpose was clear,” she says.
Stories of life-changing treatment at UW Health
One patient was the first in Wisconsin to receive a double-lung transplant after COVID-19. Another had a brain tumor successfully removed after a poor prognosis.
UW Health’s healthcare heroes have stepped up
Their roles range from administering tests to caring for patients to ramping up telehealth, and they've worked long hours to help all of us through this difficult time.
In virtual classrooms, UW–Madison instructors find meaningful ways to connect with students
Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic forced many courses online last year, UW–Madison instructors have been investing great thought and effort into making their virtual classrooms engaging and inclusive.