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Airless tire project may prove a lifesaver in military combat
An ambitious startup company in Wausau is working on a project to develop tires that can withstand extreme punishment, even those meted out in military combat zones.
BIO 2008: Targeted therapies enjoy banner year
With all the buzz about stem cell research breakthroughs and other highlights in a year of life-science innovation, it was targeted therapies with companion molecular diagnostics that gained the most in terms of development and usage, according to a new study released by Deloitte Consulting.
Big Ten Network celebrates Wisconsin June 19
On Thursday, June 19, the Big Ten Network says “On Wisconsin!” with 24 consecutive hours of Badger programming.
Entrepreneurship becoming acceptable, even fashionable, in Wisconsin
With the sixth annual Wisconsin Entrepreneurs' Conference set for June 9-10 in Milwaukee, there are increasing signs the state is becoming a place where entrepreneurs can survive — and even flourish.
Banner weekend for Wisconsin rowing
It was a remarkable Sunday for Wisconsin rowing as the men's rowing program won the Rowe Cup for the first time since 1946 as conference champion of the Eastern Association of Rowing Colleges, while the women's lightweights won their second team title of the Eastern Association of Women's Rowing Colleges in as many years and their fourth lightweight varsity eight title in a row.
Alumna to ‘mix it up’ on the Food Network
Mary Nolan, a 2004 graduate in journalism, will star in the Food Network’s Chic & Easy, a cooking show that focuses on creating elegant dishes that are accessible and simple to make. The show debuts Sunday, May 18.
Bridging theory, reality of high-stakes corporate finance
As vice president and chief financial officer of Plexus, a global electronics manufacturing corporation in Neenah, Wis., Ginger Jones was skeptical. She wasn't sure college students could come up with sound, practical advice her business could use.
Four finalists named for UW–Madison chancellor
University of Wisconsin System President Kevin P. Reilly today announced four finalists who are being considered for the position of UW–Madison chancellor.
Time Magazine names James Thomson one of “World’s Most Influential People”
Stem cell scientist James Thomson has been named one of Time magazine's "World's Most Influential People," with Shinya Yamanaka of Kyoto University. Last year, they each discovered a way to give human skin cells many of the characteristics of embryonic stem cells, an advance that avoids the destruction of embryos.
UW-Madison honors its outstadning women of color
On April 7, UW–Madison Assistant Vice Provost for Diversity and Climate Ruby Paredes and Vice Chancellor for Administration Darrell Bazzell presented the first annual UW–Madison Outstanding Women of Color awards to six accomplished women, all of whom value their capacity to serve as one of their most outstanding qualities.
Professor strengthens math, science education
For well over a decade, mathematics professor Terry Millar has worked to improve math and science instruction for students at all levels by bringing together the knowledge of university mathematicians and scientists with the teaching and curricular expertise of educators.
For stem cell scientist James Thomson, discovery trumps fame
The UW scientist who first brought stem cells into the scientific spotlight — a discovery that sparked a volatile debate of political and medical ethics — doesn’t seek fame for himself. So when you are the go-to guy for everybody who wants access to James Thomson, a man who’d much rather be in the lab than in the media’s glare, you learn to say no more often than you’d like.