Nestled in the College of Letters & Science is a powerhouse of innovation and discovery that’s making waves in our state and beyond. The School of Computer, Data & Information Sciences (CDIS) at the University …
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Dorota A. Grejner-Brzezinska named UW–Madison vice chancellor for research
Dorota A. Grejner-Brzezinska will serve as the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s vice chancellor for research. Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin named Brzezinska, a longtime Ohio State University engineering professor and GPS researcher, to the post today. She …
Commencement 2024: Meet some of this spring’s notable graduates
The University of Wisconsin–Madison has no shortage of amazing students. Some have changed lives with their research or improved communities through their public service. Others have scaled the academic heights, made an impressive mid-life career …
I-Corps Alumni Spearheads Semiconductor Revolution with Carbon Nanotube Innovation
In the academic halls of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Dr. Katy Jinkins and her lab patented novel carbon nanotube technology have the potential to unlock the next generation of semiconductors. Jinkins believed the technology had …
Kyoung-Shin Choi elected to American Academy of Arts & Sciencesand Valuable Real-World Education for Students
Trailblazing electrochemist Kyoung-Shin Choi has been elected to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences, honoring her work developing and understanding electrodes and catalysts for use in electrochemical and photoelectrochemical applications critical to creating a …
UW-Madison’s N+1 Institute and GE HealthCare Collaborate for Faster Biohealth Innovation and Valuable Real-World Education for Students
N+1 Institute announces GE HealthCare as its founding member. Together, they’ll explore edge computing as a route to faster biohealth innovation within patient monitoring. In advance of its official launch event on May 6, the …
Transcend 2024 Innovation Competition
On April 10th and 12th, the Discovery Building was bustling as Transcend UW held their 9th annual Transcend Innovation Competition! After many months of hard work from the Transcend team and competitors alike, 26 UW-Madison …
Creating Change Within Corporate Entrepreneurship
“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 …
Paws Up for Chocolate Rescue for Dogs
After earning a Bachelor in Business Administration (BBA) degree in finance from UW-Oshkosh, Arek swiftly transitioned into realm of product development. Driven by a passion for entrepreneurship, Arek pursued further education at UW-Madison and was …
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) …