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UW-Superior introduces new online AI Essentials certificate
The University of Wisconsin-Superior has recently introduced a new online AI Essentials: Strategies for Efficiency & Productivity certificate. This certificate is designed for learners who want to build strong, non-technical artificial intelligence skills that support today’s workforce needs. Individuals seeking academic credit can enroll in IDS 499, which provides three undergraduate credits upon completion of all workshops and required […]
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UW-Stevens Point forestry graduate discovered her purpose through fieldwork, research
Alice Maas’ journey to discover her purpose at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point was built on fieldwork and research that took her from the campus’ Schmeeckle Reserve to as far as villages and a school in Kenya. Having graduated from the College of Natural Resources in December 2025 with a degree in ecosystem restoration and management, Maas feels […]
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Blugold students to present at Research in the Rotunda
Eleven Blugold undergraduate researchers and their faculty mentors will share their research and creative projects ranging from neurodivergence to PFAS testing of rural drinking water at the annual Research in the Rotunda event March 11 in Madison. The 22nd annual event highlights important research by Universities of Wisconsin campuses. Research posters will be displayed in […]
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Tracking Emerging Contaminants in the Greater Milwaukee Estuary
A unique research collaboration is providing students at all levels with interdisciplinary hands-on training in a critical field: analyzing how emerging contaminants affect a major urban waterway. Inna Popova, an assistant professor of soil chemistry, environmental toxicology and contaminants at UW-Madison, and Laodong Guo, professor of aquatic biogeochemistry at UW-Milwaukee, are studying the pollution history […]
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UW-Platteville student wins first place for assistive zipper device
A University of Wisconsin-Platteville student earned first place in the WiSys Innovation On-Ramp program after presenting an assistive zipper device designed to help people with limited hand mobility. The Eazy Zip is an attachable cube that fits onto a zipper pull. Its cover wraps around the zipper tab and gently pushes surrounding fabric away from […]
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UW-Whitewater biology bird cam delivers entertainment, learning opportunities
Motivated by a passion for learning about the surrounding environment and a love of birds, the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Department of Biology built a tool with the potential to captivate audiences and support valuable hands-on learning opportunities for students. In May of 2025, the department launched a “nature cam” livestream on YouTube. Inspired by the bird cams […]
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The gift of gratitude
UW research scientist and meditation teacher Cortland Dahl explains what’s so great about gratitude, no matter the time of year. After the season of Black Fridays, Cyber Mondays, and a constant bombardment of sentimental commercials pulling at our heart and purse strings, there’s one more gift to consider—gratitude. The price is right. No need for a receipt. And even […]
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AI reshaping industry: Advanced Machine Learning students develop impactful, competitive models
Projects result in innovative way to search course bulletin, play digital Othello board game UW-Stout’s 360-degree AI education approach prepares graduates to meet the needs of a rapidly evolving workforce by embedding artificial intelligence training in all of its degree programs. For two groups of applied mathematics and computer science students in an Advanced Machine Learning course, their final projects resulted […]
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UW-Superior adds bachelor’s degree in sport and recreation management
The University of Wisconsin-Superior has added a Bachelor of Science degree in sport and recreation management to its list of programs. Residing within the Health and Human Performance Department, this degree is designed to prepare students for leadership roles in the rapidly growing sport, fitness, recreation and event management industries. Available both on campus and fully online, the […]
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More than 200 UW-Oshkosh faculty, staff join workshop exploring how AI can strengthen teaching, research, student success
From classrooms and research labs to student support services and administrative workflows, artificial intelligence took center stage during the 2026 UW-Oshkosh Campus AI Workshop, a full-day event on Jan. 27 designed to help faculty and staff better understand how AI tools can be used responsibly and effectively across the university. Hosted in Sage Hall, the […]