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Badgers on the Home Front of Healthcare
Aaron Gehrke is a third-generation pharmacist in northern Wisconsin, having recently joined Lakeview Pharmacy in Phillips — once owned by his grandfather and now operated by his father.
"For me, this is always what I have wanted to do, and it is exciting to know I will carry on the family tradition.” –Aaron Gehrke, Phillips, WI
From Two Rivers to Wausau, Badgers are doing their part to keep Wisconsin well. According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes project, 75% of UW–Madison alumni who earned a bachelor’s degree in health professions and related programs from 2001 to 2015 are working in Wisconsin; so are 70% of master’s degree recipients and 56% of graduates with a clinical doctorate in those fields. Doctors, nurses and pharmacists trained at UW–Madison work in every one of the state's 72 counties.
When it comes to helping Wisconsin residents and the state’s economy, you Can’t Stop a Badger. Throughout March, we've highlighted many ways UW–Madison scientists conduct cutting-edge research that delivers tangible benefits for Wisconsinites and the world.
UW for You
Innovative program extended to address Wisconsin's teacher shortage
As a nationwide teacher shortage continues, the UW–Madison School of Education has extended the Teacher Pledge, an innovative program aimed at addressing the problem in Wisconsin.
Bonus: read an interview with a current Pledge alumna, Madeline Abbatacola, who teaches high school in Cameron, WI.
New life-sciences video game for middle & high-school students
The most complex, in-depth educational video game ever produced by UW–Madison’s Field Day Lab has been released for public use. Wake: Tales from the Aqualab teaches middle and high-school students about scientific research practices.
Weather station network expands across Wisconsin to aid farmers, residents
Wisconsin weather has become increasingly more unpredictable and extreme since the 1950s, posing challenges for farmers, researchers, and the public. But with the help of a statewide network of weather stations known as a mesonet, the state will be better equipped to deal with the future obstacles of a changing climate.
Were U Wondering?
"Bertie,” a four-year-old canine mix, pops her head up at the service counter of the UW Veterinary Care pharmacy. (Photo by Jeff Miller / UW–Madison)
As summer approaches, pet owners know there are many types of tick prevention products available. Is one type better or more effective than another?
UW veterinarians offer some tips for choosing tick prevention for your pet.
Can't Stop a Badger
UW–Madison alumna Erin Roberge was hired as the first female full-time assistant athletic trainer in Green Bay Packers history earlier this year.
Nearly 3,400 UW–Madison graduates have served in the Peace Corps since its creation in 1961, the second most of any university nationwide.
Since 1978, nearly 2.5 million Wisconsin newborns have had their blood screened by UW–Madison's Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene. These early screenings can quickly connect infants in need with critical medical care.
The Cheat Sheet
Tiny trout. ● Shazam for wildlife. ● What we know about long COVID. ● Dodge County is living well. ● Musical cats. ● Conscientious lawn care. ● History revealed at Cave of the Mounds. ● Around the world in a day. ● Fixing the future. ● Take guesswork out of fieldwork. ● Contending with farm stress. ● Oneida Nation, UW–Madison team up to fight stroke risk. ● How healthy is your community? ● UniverCity impact highlights. ● Return of the house call. ● Addressing rural pharmacist shortages. ● Engineering the economy.
Coming Up
Tuesday, April 4 at 4:30-8:30 PM
2023 Global Health Symposium: One Planet, One Health
The free annual symposium brings together faculty, staff, clinicians, students and community members to discuss the global health issues of our time and work toward solutions. Register to attend in person in Madison, WI or view the livestream.
April 3-15
UW–Madison Investiture
Several special campus events and activities are planned to bring the campus, community, and guests together to celebrate the university, its traditions, and people. The Investiture Ceremony to formally welcome Jennifer L. Mnookin as the university's 30th leader will be held Friday, April 14 at 10:00 AM in Madison, WI.
Tuesday, April 11 at 7:00 PM
Wisconsin's Role in Harnessing Fusion Energy
Professor Cary Forest will explore recent breakthroughs in fusion energy. Register to attend in person in Madison, WI or view the livestream.
Saturday, April 29 at 3:00 PM
Badger Talks: Wisconsin 101: Doing Local History with Objects
This event includes a talk by Tom Broman and follow-up history harvest – an event to collect and preserve the histories of the local community. This is a free, in-person event hosted by the Spooner Public Library and Wisconsin Humanities Community Powered in Spooner, WI.
Picture This
UW–Madison students, at bottom, present their research project displays as people fill the Wisconsin State Capitol during Research in the Rotunda on March 8, 2023. The outreach event provides students and faculty advisors from across the UW System with the opportunity to share their research findings with Wisconsin legislators, state leaders, UW alumni and members of the public. (Photo by Bryce Richter / UW–Madison)
Next month, the Wisconsin Alumni Association and UW–Madison State Relations will sponsor UW–Madison Day at the Capitol, an opportunity to highlight the university's amazing faculty, students, alumni and athletics. The day will include a graduate research showcase and faculty flash talks.
