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UW–Madison researchers first to 3D-print functional human brain tissue
A team of University of Wisconsin–Madison scientists has developed the first 3D-printed brain tissue that can grow and function like typical brain tissue. It’s an achievement with important implications for scientists studying the brain and working on treatments for a broad range of neurological and neurodevelopmental disorders, such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases. “This could […]
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Driving change, meaning business: UW-Green Bay’s Master’s in Public Administration is shaping the future of service
While it’s easy in our “return on investment” higher education landscape to prioritize fields like computer science and biomedics for their direct financial rewards, students like Gage Beck at UW-Green Bay are more drawn by the call to serve. Beck’s journey into the public sector is not solely driven by financial gain but by a […]
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Environmental science: New UWL major to prepare students for fast-growing field
UW-La Crosse has launched a new major designed to prepare students for careers in the critical, fast-growing field of environmental science. UWL students are now able to declare an Environmental Science major after the Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents approved the program in December. The major, housed in the newly renamed Department of Geography and Environmental […]
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Interdisciplinary innovation: UW-Stout professors’ wireless sensor network for crops receives $175,000 grant
Social science/engineering project, funded by Universities of Wisconsin, aims to boost profitability of state’s small farms In a perfect world, farmers could wave a magic wand over their fields and get bigger and better crops, save money and energy, and help the environment. Professors at UW-Stout are developing a low-cost, wireless sensor network to monitor […]
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UW-Stevens Point faculty awarded UW Innovation Grant for research on improving Wisconsin soils
Five faculty members at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and a collaborator at UW-Madison were awarded one of three 2023 Universities of Wisconsin Innovation Grants for research on phytoremediation, the removal of synthetic materials from soil using living plants. The group’s proposal, Phytoremediation of PFAS in Wisconsin Soils using Hemp and Alfalfa, was funded $175,000, […]
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UW-Superior, Cenovus Energy announce partnership
The University of Wisconsin-Superior and Yellowjacket Athletics, along with Cenovus Energy and the Superior Refinery, have announced a partnership to benefit the university and further enhance its on-campus athletic facilities. The agreement, which comes with a three-year term and totals $450,000, will support UW-Superior’s construction of Superior Choice Credit Union Stadium, while also providing funds to […]
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Planting a tradition: UW-River Falls team wins National Forage Bowl Competition
Victory marks fourth successive win, showcases strength of crop science, horticulture programs When it comes to all things big and small in forage production and management, University of Wisconsin-River Falls students definitely know their subject well. A team of four UW-River Falls students placed first in the National Forage Bowl Competition, an event in conjunction with […]
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Biology major finds UWO perfect for college education and first professional job
From her first glimpse at campus, recent biology grad Jackie Behrens, of Menomonee Falls, knew the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh was the school for her “UWO was an ideal location for me. When I toured, I met Dr. Misty McPhee who shared all the amazing wildlife research she did here,” Behrens said. Fast forward through […]
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Virtual technology allows Blugolds to use digital cadavers in anatomy courses
Anatomy education is coming to life for University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire students who are using new high-resolution digital cadaver tables to see the inner workings of the human body. The College of Education and Human Sciences purchased two life-size 3D tables that are being used by undergraduate and graduate students in the departments of kinesiology […]
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Paving the way: UWL, Western create new pathways for students to launch careers
New agreements between UW-La Crosse and Western Technical College have created pathways for students to continue their education and launch successful careers. On Tuesday, Jan. 23, leaders from the two colleges finalized agreements that will allow students to transfer major credits from Western to UWL in five fields: early childhood education, sociology, philosophy, history, and […]