“I always knew that I wanted to have the ability to make a big impact wherever I worked” says Brandon Shields, who embodies the heart of entrepreneurship within the corporate world. With a solid foundation …
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Environmental sustainability is the next focus of RISE
At the kick-off celebration for Earth Fest at the University of Wisconsin–Madison on Friday, April 19, Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin announced the next area of focus under the Wisconsin Research, Innovation and Scholarly Excellence (RISE) …
Morgridge Trustee James Dahlberg honored for entrepreneurial achievement
James Dahlberg, Morgridge trustee and former interim chief executive officer, is among three outstanding innovators to receive 2024 Chancellor’s Entrepreneurial Achievement Awards. Read more here: https://morgridge.org/story/morgridge-trustee-james-dahlberg-honored-for-entrepreneurial-achievement/
UW–Madison and Sandia National Laboratories expand strategic partnership
At a ceremony earlier this month in Bascom Hall, research leadership from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and Sandia National Laboratories, the largest of the Department of Energy National Laboratories, celebrated the signing of a memorandum …
Tom Still: Fusion energy is a nascent ‘hot spot’ for Wisconsin economy’
There are 43 known fusion companies worldwide and 25 in the United States, with three in Wisconsin: Realta Fusion, Type One Energy and Shine Technologies, each in different stages of development. Worldwide, about $6 billion …
Weinert Center for Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame Inductees
The Weinert Center Hall of Fame was developed to recognize the gold standard for entrepreneurs. Read about the recent inductees: https://business.wisc.edu/centers/weinert/blog/weinert-center-hall-of-fame/
WSB Alum Dorri McWhorter Recognized with 2024 Chancellor’s Entrepreneurial Achievement Award
Wisconsin School of Business alum Dorri McWhorter (BBA ’95) has been recognized with a 2024 Chancellor’s Entrepreneurial Achievement Award from the University of Wisconsin−Madison for her business accomplishments and ongoing commitment to social impact. She …
Self-flattening membrane will power a smooth transition to next-generation batteries
The anodes, or negative electrodes, in most rechargeable batteries are currently made of graphite. But the next generation of high-capacity, fast-charging, low-cost batteries will use metal anodes instead, which will make them lighter and safer. …
2024 Chancellor’s Entrepreneurial Achievement Award winners
Three honored for innovation, entrepreneurial excellence This week, the University of Wisconsin–Madison Office of the Chancellor, in partnership with the Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association, recognized Mark Bakken, James Dahlberg, and Dorri McWhorter as recipients …
Slashing the carbon footprint of steel production
Manufacturing iron and steel is an extremely energy-intensive process, and the industry is one of the highest greenhouse gas-emitting sectors. Luca Mastropasqua, an assistant professor of mechanical engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, is hoping …