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Badgers Engineer Solutions Around the State
A new facility would give the UW–Madison College of Engineering the modern space to educate more students. ARTIST'S RENDITION
Even before they graduate, UW–Madison engineers tackle real-world problems.
From Rhinelander to Trempealeau County and Cottage Grove, UW–Madison College of Engineering students and faculty have stepped-up to provide Wisconsin communities and businesses with expert information and tangible benefits — benefits that could be multiplied in the future with a new, state-of-the-art engineering building to support expanded programs and a larger pipeline of Badger engineers.
Related: UW–Madison engineering talent critical to state, national economic progress
UW for You
UW–Madison Researcher Finds a Better Whey
UW–Madison Professor Denise Ney and her team – boosted with funding from Wisconsin dairy farmers – found a way to use sweet cheese whey to create a life-saving diet for people with a genetic condition called PKU.
Pets & People Helped through Comparative Cancer Research
A second-generation radiation therapy machine and new research are helping medical professionals at UW treat cancers in pets and people.
A Survival Guide to Midwest 'Fool's Spring'
In wide-ranging conversations, UW–Madison Division of Extension educator Lisa Johnson and Allen Centennial Garden horticulturist Isaac Zaman offer advice on a range of topics, from beginning a garden to combatting the effects of climate change.
Were U Wondering?
How are math and science used to affect traffic?
Laura Albert, Professor and the David Gustafson Dept. Chair of Industrial & Systems Engineering, talks about how math and science are put to use to keep you from being jammed up in traffic.
Can't Stop a Badger
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center are using artificial intelligence to improve diagnosis and treatment options for brain cancer.
UW–Madison has been recognized on the Peace Corps list of historically top volunteer-producing colleges and universities. Since 2003, UW–Madison has ranked No. 2 among the top 25 schools.
As interest and exploration of self-driving vehicles and delivery drones continues to grow, Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering Xiangru Xu is working to ensure the safety of autonomous systems with machine learning components.
The Cheat Sheet
Butter battle. ● Dairy Robots. ● Should your kids help with mowing? ● Running on pine. ● Bearing it together. ● Powered by the sun. ● Filling a prescription for curiosity. ● Fight depression, improving mood. ● A living cloud. ● Invasion of the world's deadliest mushroom. ● Lyme on the rise in Wisconsin. ● Flowing between art & science. ● Universal child savings accounts. ● Microbial mates boost trees. ● Wastewater woes. ● Funky cheese. ● Breaking the cycle. ● Sewer surveys. ● Promoting pollinators. ● Does therapy really work? Let's unpack that.
Coming Up
June - August
UW–Madison 175th Anniversary State Tour
There will be anniversary celebrations throughout the state as UW–Madison celebrates 175 years of partnering with Wisconsin. Overflowing with Badger spirit and surprises galore, you won’t want to miss what’s sure to be talked about for the next 175 years! Upcoming state tour events include:
- Sheboygan – June 28
- Eau Claire – August 3
- Milwaukee – August 17
- Wausau – August 30
Bonus: UW's 175th Anniversary State Tour makes its first stop in Green Bay
June - August
Universe in the Park
Universe in the Park (UitP) is predicated on a very simple idea: predicated on a very simple idea: the best place to start understanding astronomy is outside under dark, open sky. Events will be hosted at state parks throughout Wisconsin with UW–Madison experts giving talks, answering questions, and letting the general public view astronomical objects through one of the UitP telescopes. June events include:
Picture This
Students from Edison Middle School in Green Bay pose for a photo in front of the 2023 sign on Bascom Hill during their visit to campus. Edison students toured campus as part of the Bucky's Classroom program, which aims to inspire the next generation of college students in the Badger State. (Photo by Taylor Wolfram / UW–Madison)
