University of Wisconsin–Madison

Year: 2017

Intro engineering class at UW-Madison prepares a unique type of future grad

College of Engineering design class challenges students to look towards real-word applications early in their college experience. Learn why that is a benefit.

Projects on display as engineering prototyping class wets feet, whets appetites

David Tenenbaum| University Communications A retracting pacifier to ease a toddler sometimes-difficult “weaning” process. A medicine box for a motorcycle that transports health workers to remote villages in Uganda. And a toy car adapted for a child with neurological problems. It’s all in a semester’s work for one session of an introductory engineering design class …

UW–Madison researchers explore the future of bioenergy crops in Wisconsin

Corn grows on four million acres of Wisconsin farmland, and while it is an important source of food and fuel, UW–Madison researchers are investigating ways to limit the negative impacts corn can have on Wisconsin’s ecosystems.

UW–Madison 6th in national academic research ranking

The university’s research enterprise is a powerful economic engine and creator of knowledge and innovation. Wisconsin benefits as more than 362 UW–Madison-related startup companies support nearly 25,000 jobs and contribute $2.3 billion to the state economy.

UW-Madison VetMed Students lend a hand at the International Crane Foundation in Baraboo, Wisconsin

Each year, veterinary students perform essential health checks on the captive flock at the International Crane Foundation. The experience provides a unique opportunity to get firsthand experience working with an endangered species.

UW-Madison trains students to serve Wisconsin families

The School of Social Work’s Public Welfare Training Program prepares students to join the ranks of professionals who assist and advocate for children and families throughout the state.

UW-Madison takes aim at the Emerald Ash Borer

Watch and learn ways the UW-Madison Department of Entomology is fighting to protect Wisconsin’s 700 million ash trees from a deadly beetle, the emerald ash borer.

Adaptive Physical Activity Program shaping the lives of Wisconsin residents

The clients working out in gym 6 had their lives changed in an instant. This program proves exercise is for anyone while it also teaches and inspires UW students.

Sauk villages partner with UW-Madison students on vision for Water Street

The Sauk Prairie area is getting help with visioning for their Water Street corridor from students in the UW-Madison Department of Planning and Landscape Architecture.

UW–Madison joins national network to combat opioid epidemic, substance abuse disorders

The network aims to prove the quality of, and access to, addiction treatment and recovery services in Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota and Ohio.