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![]() |  | Shout-Outs: AAAS members elect UW researchers new fellowsSeven University of Wisconsin–Madison scholars have been elected fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the world’s largest general scientific society: Weibo Cai (medical sciences), Katherine Henzler-Wildman (biological sciences), Ive Hermans (chemistry), Anne Pringle (biological sciences), Timothy Smeeding (social, economic and political sciences), Steven Swanson (pharmaceutical sciences) and Xudong Wang (engineering). |
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![]() | | Remucal Named Aquatic Sciences Center DirectorHaving been raised in New Mexico, Christy Remucal has developed a real thirst for water. “Growing up in the desert gave me a deep appreciation for water,” says Remucal, professor of civil and environmental engineering. That appreciation for water resources and passion for uncovering the mysteries of water contamination, followed her through her academic studies […] |
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![]() | | 72% of Outside Activities Reports completed!If you have not yet done so, please file your annual OAR at the OAR website by the April 30 deadline. |
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![]() | | Earth Fest runs April 21–29Organized by The Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies and Office of Sustainability, Earth Fest demonstrates the inherent interdisciplinarity of environmental and sustainability efforts happening across UW–Madison. Earth Fest events are open to the public unless otherwise stated. Most events are free; some may require a nominal fee or registration. |
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![]() | | Research EventsApril 22 Crossroads of Ideas features researchers discussing PFAs/Forever Chemicals and the intersection of policies and regulations. Save the Date: Institute on Aging Annual Colloquium is Oct. 16. |
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![]() | | Assistant Professor of Medical Microbiology Margaret Alexander Receives Shaw Early Career AwardThis prestigious award supportd early career researchers in the fields of Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, and Cancer research. |
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![]() | | Inaugural Open Award Recipients Recognized at the Research BazaarCampus community members recently gathered at the Data Science Research Bazaar to recognize the recipients of the first-ever UW–Madison Open Awards, sponsored by the Data Science Institute, Open Source Program Office, and the Libraries, with support from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. The awards ceremony honored campus leaders who have made significant contributions to open scholarship and open source. Additionally, the ceremony recognized 13 inaugural inductees into the Open Hall of Fame. |
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![]() | | UW Distinguished Research Fellows initiative is pausedDue to the enthusiastic response to the call for applications for the UW Distinguished Research Fellows initiative, the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research has decided to pause the application process while it reviews those applications that have been submitted so far. |
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![]() | | Fall 2025 cohort applications now open for Leadership in the Lab, a semester-long learning series for facultyThe series supports those who want to learn more about how to develop the necessary skills to inspire and guide their teams.
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![]() | | Remembering Professor Emerit Ann Palmenberg, renowned leader in virologyA world-renowned virologist, Palmenberg spent much of her career at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Over the years, she received numerous honors for her groundbreaking research and her strong advocacy for women and junior scientists. |
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![]() | | UW Research News RoundupIceCube’s hidden depths revealed in theatrical festival documentary “Messengers.” How a postdoctoral research associate is helping to harness the human immune system to fight cancer. Upgraded Biochemistry Optical Core Microscopes Shine New Light on Cells, Molecules. Vast majority of non-laboratory use of DCM on campus must be discontinued. |
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