Technology
Technology is a cornerstone of education and innovation in virtually every field of study. Learn more about how the UW System is increasing the reach, impact and implementation of cutting-edge technology.
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Exploring Egypt: UWL professor, alums creating 3D database of ancient statues
March 29, 2022
Imagine walking around an ancient Egyptian temple or holding a 4,000-year-old artifact in the palm of your hand. UWL’s David Anderson is bringing people as close to that experience as possible […]
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Student researches virtual, augmented reality in construction, helps implement in curricula
March 24, 2022
University of Wisconsin-Platteville senior Allison Stencil’s research project has her viewing construction sites through a new lens. The construction management and construction safety management double major is researching the use […]
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UW-Platteville students explore new methods of energy harvesting
March 19, 2022
A group of mechanical engineering majors at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville are researching new ways to harvest energy and will present their findings to legislators, state leaders and the public […]
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UW-Madison: New lightweight super material could battle bullets, deflect space debris
March 18, 2022
University of Wisconsin–Madison engineers have created a nanofiber material that outperforms its widely used counterparts — including steel plates and Kevlar fabric — in protecting against high-speed projectile impacts. Basically, […]
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Making self-driving cars smarter: UW-Whitewater professor wins $200,000 NSF grant to enhance driving technology
March 11, 2022
Haijian Sun, an assistant professor of computer science at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, has received a $200,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to build advanced communication systems for self-driving vehicles. “In […]
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UW-Madison: Ultraprecise atomic clock poised for new physics discoveries
March 8, 2022
University of Wisconsin–Madison physicists have made one of the highest performance atomic clocks ever, they announced Feb. 16 in the journal Nature. Their instrument, known as an optical lattice atomic […]
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UW-Platteville electrical engineering students selected to present carbon nanotube research
March 7, 2022
Two University of Wisconsin-Platteville electrical engineering students will showcase their research project, “Carbon Nanotube Electronics” at this year’s Research in the Rotunda held on March 9 in the state Capitol. Devon Lee, a junior […]
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UW-La Crosse youth camp offers crash course in STEM fields
March 4, 2022
From making bouncy balls to solving a kidnapping, middle school students can gain hands-on experiences in the STEM fields during UW-La Crosse’s Hands-On Science camp June 22 and 23. The camp, intended […]
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UW-Eau Claire receives major NSF grant for summer undergraduate research
March 3, 2022
In late January, the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire received an award from the National Science Foundation, which will offer opportunities for students to combine high-performance computing with multidisciplinary undergraduate research. […]
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Research to application — Fog detection software helps airlines keep travelers safe
March 1, 2022
Fog and low stratus clouds over airports can create dangerous travel conditions that result in costly delays and disrupted travel plans. The US National Weather Service offices monitor and issue warnings […]