Campus protests: Rights and responsibilities
In recent days, we have seen headlines about protests on campuses across the country. On our campus, we are committed to protect those who wish to exercise their rights to free expression, including protest. We are equally committed by both law and our mission to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of our community; to follow state laws and regulations; to ensure the free expression of one group does not interfere with the free expression rights of others; and to prevent disruption of university functions.
Popular social media apps use AI to analyze photos on your phone, introducing both bias and errors
An analysis of Instagram found that its vision model categorized more than 500 different "concepts," including age and gender, time of day, background images and even what foods people were eating in the photographs.
Nanomaterial that mimics proteins could be basis for new neurodegenerative disease treatments
The work centers around altering the interaction between two proteins that are believed to be involved in setting the stage for diseases like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
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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Streets of Fire | USA | 1984 | 35mm | 93 min. Director: Walter Hill7:00 pm, 4070 Vilas Hall
42 faculty honored with Vilas professorships and awards
Extraordinary members of the University of Wisconsin–Madison faculty have been honored during the last year with awards supported by the estate of professor, U.S. Senator and UW Regent William F. Vilas (1840-1908).
Meet Gracie Nelson, student speaker for 2024 spring commencement
In her commencement speech, Nelson aims to celebrate the accomplishments of her fellow classmates while underscoring the significance of each individual's contribution to the campus community.
Evjue Chair, Hilldale professors named
Six members of the University of Wisconsin–Madison faculty have received the Evjue Distinguished Chair and Hilldale Professorships.