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UW–Madison engineers mark 3D printing milestone in race to in-space manufacturing

May 20, 2024

Researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have taken a step toward in-space manufacturing of replacement electronic components by successfully 3D printing RAM device units in zero gravity for the first time.

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Graduates stand and celebrate as their degrees are conferred during UW–Madison's spring commencement ceremony at Camp Randall Stadium at the University of Wisconsin–Madison on May 11, 2024. The outdoor graduation was attended by more than 7,500 bachelor’s, master’s and law degree candidates, plus their guests. (Photo by Althea Dotzour / UW–Madison)

Photos: Blue skies smiled down on the graduates There was something in the air at UW–Madison's spring 2024 commencement ceremony at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, May 11. Maybe it was the perfect weather, maybe it was the exuberance of a class whose college years were shaded by COVID, maybe it was just a special day. See more

Photo by: Althea Dotzour

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Chancellor Mnookin message following agreement to resolve Library Mall tent encampment

May 10, 2024

I am pleased to share that we have reached an agreement with Students for Justice in Palestine to end its encampment on Library Mall, which is being cleared now.