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UW–Madison Day at the Capitol 2019

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UW–Madison Day at the State Capitol, an advocacy and outreach event, was held April 10. More than 20 graduate student research projects on display included pollinators in Wisconsin agricultural landscapes, glaucoma treatment, how to treat multidrug-resistant bacterial infections, learning companion robotics, chemotherapy drug effectiveness, and more. Legislators and staff heard flash talks by UW experts in everything from comparative oncology to small business development. UW–Madison alumni participated in individual meetings with their state senators and representatives, followed by a reception featuring remarks from Wisconsin coaches Greg Gard and Jonathan Tsipis.

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Asli Gocmen, associate professor in the Department of Geography, presents a faculty flash talk to legislators about planning for the future with autonomous vehicles. Photo by: Jeff Miller

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Alex Joers, legislative aide to Representative Dianne Hesselbein, listens as graduate students present information and demonstrate how “Science is Fun.” Photo by: Jeff Miller

Jacqueline Adamicki, legislative aide to Representative Cindi Duchow, listens as graduate student Paul Rowley presents information about his radiology research.
Jacqueline Adamicki, legislative aide to Representative Cindi Duchow, listens as graduate student Paul Rowley presents information about his radiology research. Photo by: Jeff Miller

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A folder of state budget information is pictured as an audience member listens to a faculty flash talk to legislators. Photo by: Jeff Miller

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From left to right, Wisconsin School of Business seniors Ellie Brockman and Anders Larsen meet with Craig Summerfied, chief of staff to State Senator Devin LeMahieu. Photo by: Jeff Miller

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Graduate students present information about their research projects to legislators and staff members in the Capitol’s ornate North Hearing Room. Photo by: Jeff Miller
Finally, a sincere thank you from Director of State Relations Crystal Potts and Bucky to the wonderful alumni, faculty, students, legislators, staff, and supporters who made UW-Madison Day at the Capitol a huge success. Thank you for your partnership and your willingness to talk about UW-Madison impact on Wisconsin. Photo by: Jeff Miller