Environmental sustainability is the next focus of RISE
RISE-EARTH will strengthen the university’s ability to address complex problems and opportunities related to the environment, translating discoveries into tangible benefits at home in Wisconsin and beyond.
Meet the 2024 Academic Staff Excellence Award winners
Each year, the University of Wisconsin–Madison recognizes outstanding academic staff members who have excelled in leadership, public service, research and teaching. These exceptional individuals bring…
Robertson to step down as College of Engineering dean
After more than 11 years steering one of the nation’s top engineering programs through a period of growth, Ian Robertson, Grainger Dean of the College of Engineering at University of Wisconsin–Madison, announced today he will step down from his post once a successor has been chosen.
Recent Sightings
Earth Fest Kickoff: Celebrating sustainability progress Participants in UW–Madison’s first-ever Earth Fest Kickoff Celebration on Friday, April 19, praised the momentum boost for the institution’s sustainability and environmental efforts. See more
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When tobacco farms in part of Uganda nearly destroyed chimps’ source of essential minerals, chimps turned to another source: bat feces.🦇🙊
@GoldbergTony & colleagues published new work about the behavior & its implications for the spread of new diseases.
My deepest appreciation to Ian Robertson for his outstanding leadership of @UWMadENGR over the last decade. His tireless efforts have helped us to better serve our students, business and industry partners and the state.
The Tortured Badgers Department
Closing out with a 25-13 win in the third set 🤍
Science is awesome. And it results in some pretty cool images.
Our Cool Science Image contest features renderings, illustrations, photos, videos, art and more captured by the #UWMadison community while advancing @UWMadScience. Entries are due June 15.
Enter your amazing science visuals in the 2024 Cool Science Image Contest
Members of the UW–Madison community may enter up to three images by the June 15 deadline.
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Paul Robbins: Earth Day: Evers' 100M tree pledge
Paul Robbins, dean of the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies, can provide insight on the Governor Evers' pledge to plant… More
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Forward in Energy Forum and Photo Exhibit
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Three honored for innovation, entrepreneurial excellence
Mark Bakken, James Dahlberg, and Dorri McWhorter received the 2024 Chancellor’s Entrepreneurial Achievement Awards. These entrepreneurs exemplify the Wisconsin Idea — UW–Madison’s longstanding commitment to benefiting the world beyond the boundaries of campus.
UW–Madison biochemist wins prestigious forestry prize for discoveries that support sustainable energy and product innovations
UW–Madison biochemistry professor John Ralph has been awarded the forestry industry's top prize, alongside collaborator Wout Boerjan, a professor at Ghent University in Belgium, for their groundbreaking research on the molecular structure of lignin, one of the main components of plant cell walls.
From soil to sky, Day at the Capitol highlights span of UW–Madison’s impact
The day highlighted UW–Madison’s ongoing pursuit of innovation for the public good, driven by the Wisconsin Idea.