Tag Vice chancellor for research and graduate education
Mailick to take temporary leave from OVCRGE in spring 2018
Vice Chancellor Marsha Mailick is planning leave for the spring semester due to family health considerations. She hopes to return to her duties in Bascom Hall by the end of the spring semester.
UW-Madison launches data science initiative
“The pace of change in the data science field is extremely rapid, and we think the data science initiative is one very good way to keep UW–Madison research on pace with those changes,” says Associate Vice Chancellor Steve Ackerman.
UW Press staff turn to teamwork in a time of need
Six employees sprung into action after a van crossed several lanes of traffic, plowed through two cement barriers, jumped a curb, struck an apartment building and then came to rest on top of a moped after hitting a tree.
UW–Madison’s D2P Igniter program seeks next round of entrepreneurs
Igniter has helped in the creation of 17 startup companies based on UW–Madison discoveries over the past three years.
UW2020: WARF Discovery Initiative seeking Round 4 proposals
Early recipients of UW2020 funding, from the School of Music to the School of Medicine and Public Health and beyond, have assembled interdisciplinary teams to address their research questions and have attracted outside funding with initial support from the program.
Fall Research Competition fuels success when applying for larger-scale grants
The competition is one of the ways the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate Education helps put critically needed research support in the hands of UW–Madison faculty and staff.
Biondi departs D2P to grow his cider venture
Discovery to Product (D2P) staff have mentored UW–Madison students, staff and faculty towards successful technology commercialization, including patenting, partnership with industry, and new company formation.
OVCRGE welcomes human subjects program
IRBs are charged with overseeing research involving human subjects, such as this study in the Infant Learning Lab at UW–Madison’s Waisman Center.
New campus initiative targets microbiome research
The initiative aims to position UW–Madison faculty to be more competitive when applying for federal funding.
Directory of resources for researchers now available
“This is the first centralized, publicly searchable directory of shared research resources, services and cores at UW–Madison,” explains Marsha Mailick, vice chancellor for research and graduate education.
UW–Madison adopts drone use policy
The policy will help researchers and instructors on campus meet the FAA rules for flying unmanned aircraft systems — better known as aerial drones — while also helping to protect privacy.
Nadine Connor promoted to research policy and compliance post
Her responsibilities include serving as the institutional official for the human subjects and animal research programs, and overseeing the stem cell oversight program.
Eleven faculty recognized with Kellett Mid-Career Awards
The Kellett awards recognize outstanding faculty seven to 20 years past their first promotion to a tenured position. Supported by the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation, they provide research funding to the winners at a critical stage of their careers.
Jo Handelsman named director of Wisconsin Institute for Discovery
Handelsman, a Yale professor and White House science official, has a long history with UW–Madison.
OVCRGE welcomes Research and Sponsored Programs
The move formally recognizes the need to more closely align research administration with research infrastructure at UW–Madison.
UW2020 funds projects to enhance research and infrastructure
The initiative seeks to fund research projects that have the potential to fundamentally transform a field of study, as well as projects that require significant development prior to the submission of applications for external funding.
Nadine Connor named to interim post for research policy and compliance
Connor will oversee many facets of research policy on campus, including human subjects and animal research.
Paulos named director of Physical Sciences Laboratory
Whether you need a more rugged boat-mounted water testing rig made, or a 20-year-old spectrometer or circuit board upgraded, the Physical Sciences Lab delivers with expertise and teamwork.
Fall Competition aims to set standard for research excellence
The competition offers funding for cutting-edge faculty research and support for graduate students who may be involved in that research.