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Haeberli remembered as physicist, teacher, museum supporter
Professor Emeritus Willy Haeberli, a world-class experimental nuclear physicist, died Oct. 4. In addition to his scientific achievements, he taught physics classes for 49 years and developed the popular course “Physics in the Arts.”
Explore over 170 virtual and in-person events at the 11th annual Wisconsin Science Festival
Activities Oct. 21-24 in over 30 counties will be both in-person and virtual, including hands-on experiments, Q&As with scientists, demonstrations, performances, readings and more.
New $10M project to study, support diverse perennial forage systems
The long-term goal of the project is to have diverse perennial forage systems adopted across more than nine million hectares of land in the U.S., helping to expand the impact of this system’s many benefits.
Chancellor Blank reports on ‘State of the University’
“This past year was difficult, but we are in a much better place than we were last fall,” Chancellor Rebecca Blank reported in remarks that touched on COVID-19, enrollment, diversity, compensation, and other pressing topics.
IceCube to appear in BBC and PBS documentaries
UW’s massive neutrino observatory at the South Pole, comprising over 5,000 light sensors deployed deep in the ice, is featured in “Neutrino: Hunting the Ghost Particle,” online now, and NOVA's “Particles Unknown,” premiering Oct. 6.
Nasia Safdar becomes associate dean for clinical trials
Safdar, a professor in the School of Medicine and Public Health and infectious disease specialist at UW Health, will work to create the most efficient and user-friendly environment for clinical trials.
Madison College and UW–Madison School of Education to sign transfer agreement
Madison College students preparing to become elementary or special education teachers will have a direct pipeline to the UW–Madison School of Education with the agreement that guarantees admission for students who meet the requirements.
UW aging researchers to expand ‘Elder Tree’ web platform to smart devices
Elder Tree supports older adults who wish to remain in their homes. Now, because not everyone can use a computer easily, it will be adapted for smart speakers and smart displays.
Ulness goes full circle with dairy judging
Angie Ulness, a UW–Madison dairy science graduate, will coach a team at the National 4-H Dairy Judging Contest at the World Dairy Expo that includes her daughter, Clarissa, one of her team’s competitors.
‘Innovate Week’ to showcase tools and resources
The series of events Oct. 4-8 will give faculty and staff opportunities to meet fellow entrepreneurs, connect with programs, trainings and resources, and learn about entrepreneurship contests.
Resilience: How COVID-19 challenged the scientific world
Researchers at the Morgridge Institute for Research and the University of Wisconsin–Madison reflect on what has collectively happened when the COVID-19 pandemic hit and how it impacted their science.
New André De Shields Fund will support BIPOC artists
The Wisconsin Union Theater has started the fund, named after the Broadway star and UW alumnus, to support artistic projects and performances by BIPOC and other people who are historically underrepresented on stages and in audiences.
UW enrolling for childhood asthma and food allergies studies
Researchers in the School of Medicine and Public Health are recruiting expectant mothers and families to help experts better understand the causes of two of the most common chronic diseases in children.
States to lead Law School’s DEI initiatives
Michael States, who comes to UW from Ohio State, will serve as the Law School’s first associate dean of diversity, equity and inclusion — leading DEI initiatives with an emphasis on racial and social justice.
Blank’s Slate: Where we are headed, together
In a blog post to mark the beginning of the academic year, Chancellor Rebecca Blank addresses COVID-19 safety, improving educational outcomes, supporting diversity, and more.
Why cities around Wisconsin are feeling the heat
While Wisconsin may be known for its “frozen tundra,” an increase in hot, humid summer days is bringing attention to Wisconsin’s urban heat islands and their impact on human health.
Eight students win Troxell-Glicksman Awards
The eight women being honored are of high academic caliber, very active on campus and/or in community activities and are usually aspiring to continue their education in graduate or professional schools.
WiBee mobile app seeks to assess, bolster Wisconsin’s wild bees
WiBee allows people to take part in a new citizen science project to observe and collect high-quality data on the abundance, diversity and activity of wild bees in the state.
New UW center to study psychedelic compounds for medical treatments
From cannabis to psilocybin to MDMA, psychoactive agents are the new frontier for potential new therapies and medications, according to the center's director.
UW librarians and researchers help Olympics address athlete mental health
UW's Claudia Reardon, co-chair of the IOC’s workgroup on Mental Health in Elite Athletes, has worked with others at UW–Madison to help come up with a consensus statement on the mental health of elite athletes.