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NIH funding drives life-saving innovation and economic impact in Wisconsin and University, biomedical and industry leaders issue call to protect it
The UW–Madison and Universities of Wisconsin, along with industry, university, hospital and health system partners, are urging Wisconsin’s Congressional leaders to protect funding for the NIH, which drives groundbreaking research, life-saving treatments and economic growth in the state. In a letter sent last week, 34 bio-health companies, health systems, industry associations and research organizations urged Congress to maintain robust NIH funding and oppose significant cuts that jeopardize the critical work the federal agency supports.
Shout-outs: Sharon Yixuan Li, James Roberts Crall
Sharon Yixuan Li, assistant professor of computer sciences, and James Roberts Crall, assistant professor of entomology, are among 126 scientists across the United States and Canada selected as Sloan Research Fellows.
Research Events Roundup
Events: GHI Webinar, Ethics in Scientific Authorship, WI Stem Cell Symposium, Global Health Symposium, Multicultural Student Achievement Network Institute professional development opportunity, ICTR pilot award, Earth Fest Sustainability Research Networking Event, and ICTR Faculty Mentorship Award.
My Green Lab Freezer Challenge to help labs improve efficiency, safety and achieve cost savings
The Office of Sustainability is inviting campus labs to participate in the My Green Lab Freezer Challenge, a free program that helps labs improve energy efficiency, sample accessibility, safety, and cost savings through sustainable cold storage practices. The Freezer Challenge runs now through July 1.
UW–Madison Postdoc Excellence Awards (Nomination deadline is March 14)
The UW–Madison Postdoctoral Association is soliciting nominations for its 2025 Postdoc Excellence Awards. These awards were created to encourage and reward postdocs that demonstrate excellence, innovation, and effectiveness in mentoring, teaching and service. All 2025 Postdoc Excellence Award nominees will be recognized at the UWPA Celebration of Postdoc Excellence on May 16.
Research News Roundup for March
With UW-Madison leadership, autonomous vehicles could bridge transportation gaps for people living in rural areas UW–Madison engineers are leading a first-of-its-kind research center devoted to advancing autonomous vehicle (AV) availability in rural and tribal communities. The Tribal and Rural Autonomous Vehicles for Equity, Liability and Safety (TRAVELS) Center at UW–Madison…
Earth Fest Sustainability Research Networking Event on April 22
Who should attend? UW–Madison researchers, faculty, and professionals with an interest in sustainability and environmental issues. Whether you’re working on energy, climate, waste management, water conservation, or human health, this event is a perfect place to build partnerships and gain insights. RSVP today to secure your spot.
Excellence in outreach recognized with Bassam Z. Shakhashiri Public Science Engagement Award
Plant pathology professor Claudia Solís-Lemus and climate scientist Michael Notaro have received the Bassam Z. Shakhashiri Public Science Engagement Award. The award, in its third year, is named for Bassam Z. Shakhashiri, emeritus professor of chemistry and the William T. Evjue Distinguished Chair for the Wisconsin Idea, in honor…
Registration open until March 12 for the Data Science Research Bazaar
The 6th annual Data Science Research Bazaar, hosted by the Data Science Hub, is March 19-20.
Call for Nominations: UW–Madison Postdoc Excellence Awards
Nominations are due 5 p.m. March 14.