This fall’s class of newly arrived freshmen at the University of Wisconsin–Madison boasts several history-making firsts. It’s the largest incoming class in the university’s history, drawn from the highest number of applicants ever. And the …
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Blank’s Slate: Shining a light on UW-industry collaboration
“At UW, we’ve always understood that discovery is just the start of the process,” says Chancellor Rebecca Blank. “Finding paths to apply knowledge in ways that change people’s lives is part of our outreach mission.”
Forward BIO Initiative focuses on advanced technology innovations in biomanufacturing in Wisconsin
A $475.000 grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation establishs the Forward BIO Initiative. This is a collaborative effort focused on positioning Wisconsin a recognized biomanufacturing center of excellence drawing on the innovations thriving at …
Field days in Columbia County showcase agricultural science at UW-Madison
About 215 farmers, agricultural extension agents and crop consultants soaked up the latest data on crop production, pest management and soil science at UW–Madison’s Arlington Agricultural Research Station on Aug. 22. The College of …
Trail cam project Snapshot Wisconsin goes statewide
Two years after the volunteer-run wildlife monitoring program Snapshot Wisconsin started rolling out, this innovative project is going statewide. Starting Aug. 9, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources invites volunteers from all 72 counties to …
Stem cell summer camp inspiring early careers in science and technology
Every summer since 2007, students from some of the smallest high schools in Wisconsin have descended on the Morgridge Institute for Research at the University of Wisconsin–Madison for some big-time scientific immersion. The Morgridge Rural …
UW-Madison visit focuses on health care efforts in Northeast Wisconsin
On June 6th, Dean Robert Golden of UW School of Medicine and Public Health (UWSMPH) visited Aurora Baycare Sports Medicine Center with a team from UW-Madison including Director of State Relations Crystal Potts. During the …
Visit to Milwaukee, university partner visit and business leaders roundtable
On June 4, Dean Karl Scholz from the UW–Madison College of Letters & Science led a delegation, including Crystal Potts from State Relations, to tour university partner Johnson Controls in Milwaukee. UW–Madison collaborates with Johnson …
Wisconsinites invited to comment on language roadmap recommendations
The Wisconsin Language Roadmap Initiative aims to ensure that Wisconsin’s future citizens are able to effectively compete in interconnected global markets, engage with diverse local communities, and participate in professional and personal networks that cross …
Public Comments Sought on Draft Recommendations for Wisconsin’s Language Roadmap
Gautam Malik, COO of Stevens Point-based manufacturer Gamber-Johnson, has witnessed first-hand how a multilingual workforce can provided a competitive edge for business. “The bigger market opportunities today exist outside of America,” Malik said. “Some of …