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Mailick stepping down from top UW–Madison research role
Marsha Mailick, who has been on temporary leave as vice chancellor for research and graduate education since January, will continue her research on developmental disabilities at the Waisman Center.
UW researcher to send cotton into space to improve its growth on Earth
Botanist Simon Gilroy will study cotton seedlings grown on the International Space Station in a project that could help researchers understand how to develop plants that use water more efficiently.
Badger Ready offers second chance at completing an undergraduate degree
The new Badger Ready program offers an opportunity for adults 25 and older and veterans of any age to finish their college degrees.
Portraying the spirit of Bucky — in chalk
Students presented their chalk art murals featuring Bucky Badger and other campus icons during Badgers Chalk the Block, an All-Campus Party event held on Library Mall on April 25.
New vice provost of UW–Madison Libraries chosen
Lisa R. Carter, associate director of special collections and area studies at the Ohio State University Libraries, has been selected to lead UW–Madison Libraries. She succeeds Ed Van Gemert, who is retiring.
A shock to the system: Spring has finally sprung
“We always want what we can’t have — and for months, we’ve wanted sunshine and warm weather. Now that we have it, though, there’s a bit of pressure to enjoy every moment,” says Christine Whelan.
Student-to-student: UW’s best lecture halls and classrooms
With more than 380 buildings on UW–Madison’s campus, there are a lot of different classrooms and lecture halls. There are hundred-person lecture halls, small…
Bird observing course an experience in finding passion for nature
In the Birds of Southern Wisconsin course, students must sometimes brave the elements to collect observations of Wisconsin’s overwintering and migratory birds.
Poll results: What do you find most irritating?
Last week, Wiscopinion asked students what is irritating them the most right now. The results:…
Slowly but surely, driverless cars are on their way
The Autonom Shuttle, an 11-seat driverless vehicle made by the French company Navya, offered a glimpse of the future of transportation with free tours of campus this week.
Badger Ready offers second chance at completing an undergraduate degree
The new program offers a path to finishing a degree to adults 25 and older and veterans of any age who have previous college credit but no degree.
Future wearable device could tell how we power human movement
Tested initially on a person's Achilles tendon, the new approach being developed by UW engineering researchers could apply to fields ranging from orthopedics, rehabilitation, ergonomics and sports.
UW nursing dean, sleep research key to policy statement on nurse fatigue
School of Nursing Dean Linda Scott is helping sound a wake-up call on the subject of nurse fatigue, and encouraging nurses and employers to get educated on the topic.
Switched-on art
Neon has come a long way since the days when its typical use was for signs with succinct messages such as "EAT." The 2018 Neon Light Show, held in the UW Stock Pavilion on April 21, included glass sculptures and artwork created by more than 45 artists from UW–Madison, Alfred University (New York), Brooklyn Glass (New York), the Art Institute of Chicago, and many artists from Wisconsin.
Two faculty receive summer humanities research support from the NEH
Summer Stipends support continuous full-time work on a humanities project for a period of two consecutive months. The stipends support individuals pursuing advanced research that is of value to humanities scholars, general audiences or both.
Study shows undocumented immigration doesn’t increase violent crime
The impact of undocumented immigration — especially on public safety — remains a contentious topic of discussion in the United States, but "the conversations are occurring in a vacuum of data,” says researcher Michael Light.
In ‘Origins,’ UW–Madison and South African scientists tackle mysteries of our shared beginnings
The quest to understand our beginnings — of our universe, of life on Earth, of our species — inspires people all over the world. At UW–Madison, researchers have forged partnerships with colleagues in South Africa and are uncovering answers and opening new scientific frontiers.
Distance teaching and learning conference finds new ways to engage students
With the 34th annual Distance Teaching & Learning Conference, the University of Wisconsin–Madison makes sense of new ideas that will help educators transform the 21st century classroom and workplace.
Newest Badgerloop Pod unveiled
The UW–Madison Badgerloop team Thursday revealed Badgerloop Pod III — its latest entry into the 2018 SpaceX Hyperloop Competition, an event designed to spur new ideas about an ultrafast, futuristic form of transportation.
Curious Madisonian still innovating, designing, improving 35 years after UW–Madison graduation
Bruce Winkler has invented, designed or facilitated an amazing range of devices since he earned his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from UW–Madison in 1983.