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 …
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Wisconsin Idea Database reveals UW–Madison’s positive impact across all 72 counties
Latest data from the Wisconsin Idea Database project show how UW–Madison provides educational opportunities, builds the workforce and economy in every county in the state. Key takeaways: To accomplish its educational and research missions, UW–Madison …
UW–Madison biochemist wins prestigious forestry prize for discoveries that support sustainable energy and product innovations
The world’s top prize in forestry research has been awarded to University of Wisconsin–Madison biochemistry professor John Ralph for work that has led to new uses for one of the world’s most abundant natural resources. …
UW-Madison engineers make 3D printing breakthrough in race to in-space manufacturing
In the end, Rayne Wolf could hardly bear to look at the monitor attached to the microscope she and her labmates had set up in a hangar at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. Wolf and her …
UW-Madison entrepreneurs compete for $50,000 prize for job search app
A team of University of Wisconsin-Madison students is heading to Minneaoplis next week for a national competition they hope could net $50,000 for their startup, SideShift. Like a dating app for jobs, the social media-inspired …
UW–Madison to name new Computer, Data & Information Sciences building for John and Tashia Morgridge
For the first time, a University of Wisconsin–Madison building will bear the name of John and Tashia Morgridge, alumni and visionary partners to UW–Madison, who have for decades made significant contributions to the university, beginning …
At New N+1 Institute, Industry Collaboration Shapes the Next Wave of Computing
For decades, the speed of computing advancement has accelerated year upon year, bringing innovation faster than ever before. Experts report we’re on the edge of a new artificial intelligence (AI) super cycle that will bring …
Think Like An Entrepreneur!
This year, for our annual “Think Like An Entrepreneur!” event, we welcomed Tori Gerding, owner of Ancora Coffee and founder of Hi/Lo Cafe; Yvette Jones, president and owner of designCraft Advertising; and Chris and James …
Biofuel researchers develop a better way to make painkiller from trees
Scientists at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have developed a cost-effective and environmentally sustainable way to make a popular pain reliever and other valuable products from plants instead of petroleum. Building on a previously patented method …
UW–Madison researchers develop better way to make painkiller from trees
Scientists at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have developed a cost-effective and environmentally sustainable way to make a popular pain reliever and other valuable products from plants instead of petroleum. Building on a previously patented method …