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A universe of discovery
Photo by Jeff Miller / UW-Madison
Black holes. Exoplanets. White dwarfs. What can these astronomical phenomena tell us about life on earth?
This month, UW–Madison hosted a meeting of the American Astronomical Society and university researchers presented a number of findings from across the universe. Their research investigates ingredients in the recipe for planet formation, star-shaping black holes and exoplanet oceans that could harbor life.
Curious about the cosmos? Check-out Universe in the Park (UitP) - a summer evening event series across Wisconsin that offers stargazing with UW–Madison experts.
UW for You
Dairy cows cut the cheese, researchers cut emissions
For the future of the state’s dairy culture, industry and environment, researchers at UW–Madison are trying to figure out how to help farmers feed and breed cows to emit less methane.
Packers receiver feeling strong after trip to UW–Madison
Christian Watson met with specialists at Badger Athletic Performance after the 2023 NFL season to study prevention and treatment of hamstring injuries for elite football players.
Local school districts join forces with UW–Madison
The UW–Madison School of Education is partnering with three Wisconsin school districts to launch the District Leadership Preparation Pipeline, which will help identify and nurture future school leaders.
The Cheat Sheet
Tick check in Eau Claire. ● How to stay safe in a lightning storm. ● Dads can suffer from postpartum depression, too. ● Get the dirt on soil. ● Aquaponics make a sustainable splash. ● Researchers uncover the economic cost of mental illness. ● Abandoned farmlands could play a role in fighting climate change. ● Mysterious planets we can't explain. ● Tackling pregnancy as an engineering challenge. ● Rain-loving fungus helps fight invasive spongy moths. ● On the road again with the Wisconsin Ideas seminar.
Were U Wondering?
Is it possible to enjoy ice cream in the summer heat without a melty mess?
Cameron Wicks, a PhD student in UW–Madison’s Department of Food Science, is working on a new technology that adds naturally occurring compounds to ice cream to help it hold its shape, leading to fewer drips when left at room temperature.
June is dairy month in Wisconsin. Learn from UW–Madison experts and others about how your favorite Wisconsin dairy products are made.
Can't Stop a Badger
Whether earnest or eccentric, the 1,000+ student organizations on UW–Madison's campus create unique experiences that prepare Badgers for life beyond the classroom.
Materials science students bust down doors at a metal casting competition, placing third with a new design of a multi-purpose firefighting tool.
More OBGYN residents will train in Wisconsin's rural communities as UW School of Medicine and Public Health seeks to bolster dwindling rural maternal health services.
Coming Up
May - September
UW–Madison 175th Anniversary State Tour
UW–Madison continues its anniversary celebrations throughout the state this summer. Upcoming state tour events include a visit to Chippewa Falls/Eau Claire on August 14.
June - August
Universe in the Park
Universe in the Park (UitP) is hosted at state parks throughout Wisconsin with UW–Madison experts giving talks, answering questions, and helping attendees view astronomical objects. Upcoming events include:
- Perrot State Park (Trempealeau, WI) & Kohler-Andrae State Park (Sheboygan, WI) – June 29
- Yellowstone Lake State Park (Blanchardville, WI) – July 6
- Newport State Park (Ellison Bay, WI) – July 7
June - September
2024 CALs Field Days
Summer is field day season at the UW–Madison CALS Agricultural Research Stations. Over the course of the growing season, the stations host more than a dozen public events to share research updates and educational information with agricultural professionals, home gardeners and others. Upcoming events include:
- UW Potato Research Field Day (Hancock, WI) – July 11
- Pasture Walk with Marathon County – (Marshfield, WI) – July 18
Picture This
The University of Wisconsin 175th Anniversary state tour is back on the road this summer, relaunching with a visit to the Fox Valley on May 30 to celebrate the university’s longstanding partnership and connection to local businesses, community groups, leaders, alumni and future Badgers.
At the UW 175 community gathering in Appleton, more than 220 guests enjoyed free Babcock ice cream, games and Wisconsin camaraderie at Poplar Hall on the Fox River. In the photo above, Jay Burmeister gets the opportunity to meet one of his idols, Bucky Badger.
