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New tumor-targeting agent images and treats variety of cancers
Scientists at the University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center (UWCCC) report that a new class of tumor-targeting agents can seek out and find dozens of solid tumors, even illuminating brain cancer stem cells that resist current treatments.
Albee Messing named interim Waisman Center director
On September 1, Albee Messing will step in as the interim director of the Waisman Center, while Marsha R. Mailick serves as the interim vice chancellor for research at the Graduate School.
Journalism scholarship established in honor of David and Elliott Maraniss
The University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Journalism is pleased to announce the creation of a graduate student scholarship fund in honor of David and Elliott Maraniss.
Podcast/slideshow: A new graphic look for the 2014 Commencement flags
Emily Adams and Mali Mrozinski are graduate students studying design in the School of Human Ecology. Emily is studying textile design. She has a background in fine art printmaking. Mali is also studying textiles but with a focus towards garment and sculpture. Her background is also in the fine arts, in painting. The two were commissioned by the Chancellor’s office to redesign the commencement flags for each of the twelve schools and colleges.
Athletics’ donation fuels School of Education literacy efforts
An official with UW–Madison’s athletic department presented a check worth more than $27,500 to the School of Education on Thursday night, May 8.
Research by UW shapes national climate report
University of Wisconsin–Madison researchers, including many affiliated with the Nelson Institute, contributed to the third U.S. National Climate Assessment released by the White House on May 6.
Dane County African-Americans have high cancer rates
African Americans in Dane County were 30 percent more likely than whites to be diagnosed with cancer.
Cramer named interim director of UW’s Morgridge Center for Public Service
Kathy Cramer, whose academic work is steeped in providing service learning experiences for students and examining ways that UW–Madison can build stronger relationships with those outside of campus, has been named interim director of the university’s Morgridge Center for Public Service.
De-extinction: Will dead species live again?
De-extinction is a recent term that involves bringing back an extinct species using DNA that’s been recovered from preserved material. There are two ways that it can be accomplished: one would be cloning to produce a copy of an extinct individual’s genome. The second way is through genetic engineering to re-create a close approximation of what the extinct species’ genome might have once been. The reality is that it’s no longer science fiction. We’re getting close to being able to revive extinct species from recovered DNA.
Campus bike thefts on the rise
As the weather gets nicer, more and more people are out and about on their bikes. With that, we know the number of thefts of bicycles typically increases — and this year is no different. In fact, compared to this time last year, bike thefts on the UW–Madison campus have nearly doubled.
Plan ahead for Saturday’s Crazylegs Classic
The UW–Madison Police Department has been working with event organizers to ensure a successful, safe event — and we have full confidence there will be no problems. However, we’d like to remind participants and spectators that carry-in restrictions are in place at Camp Randall Stadium, where the run finishes.
Dance Department presents ‘Proximity’ April 25-26
This year's annual H'Doubler Student Concert “Proximity” will be performed at the Margaret H’Doubler Performance Space in Lathrop Hall on April 25 at 8 p.m. and April 26 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Meeting on State Street Mall project set April 29
The preconstruction meeting will begin promptly at 10 am with a short presentation of the final design and planned construction staging. Construction activity is anticipated to last through the summer and into the fall.
Student innovation sparks energy, sustainability solutions
An insect farming program to improve food security and a mobile-based ridesharing application were the winners in the Wisconsin Energy and Sustainability Challenge, designed to find student solutions to world energy and sustainability challenges.
UV light-emitting bandage wins Qualcomm Innovation Prize
A smart, ultraviolet therapeutic bandage won the top prize and $15,000 at the 2014 Qualcomm Innovation competition at UW–Madison. The Power Wearables team of biomedical engineer Mehdi Shokoueinejad, electrical and computer engineers Akshay Kumar and Yei-Hwan Jung created the MicroViolet Patch to combine phototherapy with a typical adhesive bandage.
UWPD hosts drug take-back event April 25
The UW–Madison Police Department is hosting a drug take-back event on Friday, April 25— aimed at getting expired and/or unused medications out of homes, and into the hands of qualified professionals who will safely and responsibly dispose of the medications.
College admission conundrum?
As college admissions letters crisscross the country, we wonder about standardized testing. Do the SAT and ACT accurately anticipate college success? Are they essential gauges of a student’s potential and ability?