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Gone Fishin' — and other summer research at UW–Madison's Trout Lake
Photo by Bryce Richter / UW–Madison
For 100 years, freshwater scientists from around the world have used the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Trout Lake Station in Vilas County as a home base while toiling in, on and around the lakes of northern Wisconsin.
Part of the Long-Term Ecological Research Network, Trout Lake is a resource for environmental science that illuminates the intricacies of life around us and informs decisions on restoration, recreation, development and more from the local level up to global policy-making.
From the article: "Our data gets used by people all over the world. Not everyone can get here, but what’s going on in these lakes can still be represented in their work."
UW for You
Helping protect Western Wisconsin's environment
Featured during the UW 175 State Tour stop in the Chippewa Valley, UniverCity students have been researching how to protect Lake Altoona and the entire Eau Claire River watershed from erosion, sediment, and blue-green algae blooms.
Understanding extreme heat threat to dialysis patients
UW–Madison research shows a higher risk of death for dialysis patients during extreme heat events and flags preventative measures that could save lives.
New grants highlight the range of research impacting Wisconsin & beyond
New Reilly-Baldwin Wisconsin Idea Endowment grantees show the many different ways UW–Madison faculty, staff and students collaborate with community members to address challenges and enrich lives.
The Cheat Sheet
Why hurricanes & tropical storms spawn tornadoes. ● A long overdue Wisconsin collaboration will ensure the new tech hub thrives. ● An abundance of earwigs. ● Five reasons self-compassion boosts career success. ● Is heat causing branches to fall off trees? ● World's largest iceberg stuck on spin cycle. ● Is it safe to share videos of children on TikTok? ● Nasal spray flu vaccine shows promise. ● Early career faculty transform discovery into invention. ● Are you sure your house is worth that much?
Were U Wondering?
Why are numbers of monarch butterflies and other Wisconsin pollinators falling?
Photo by Jeff Miller / UW–Madison
In this article from Wisconsin State Farmer, PJ Liesch, director of UW–Madison's Insect Diagnostics Lab, shares reports of pollinator activity that show numbers are down this summer. He offers reasons why that may be and what to expect in years to come.
Can't Stop a Badger
A team of scientists that includes UW–Madison researchers foreshadow what’s to come for glaciers globally.
Cystic fibrosis research initiated in Wisconsin 40 years ago changed the course of diagnosis and treatment of children around the world — and the work continues.
From major research milestones to gold medals to the rite of passage known as SOAR (Student Orientation, Advising and Registration), it has been another busy Badger summer.
Bonus: with summer wrapping-up, it's time to start thinking of fall — and that means Badger football! Check out what's new at Camp Randall in 2024.
Coming Up
UW–Madison 175th Anniversary State Tour
The last stop on the UW 175 statewide celebration tour will be held in La Crosse County on September 11.
Universe in the Park
Summer Universe in the Park (UitP) is wrapping up with two final state park events:
- Wyalusing State Park (Bagley) – August 31
- Upham Woods (Wisconsin Dells) – September 11
Main Street Agenda
La Follette School of Public Affairs is partnering with the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel to host events fostering civic dialogue and share insights on how Wisconsin residents feel about important policy topics. Upcoming community conversations include:
- La Crosse town hall on health care and climate change – September 11
- Milwaukee town hall on inflation – October 15
Picture This
Throughout the summer, UW–Madison has been visiting communities throughout the state including UW 175 tour stops in the Fox Valley, Rock County, Chippewa Valley, and Waukesha. Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin also made a trip to the Wisconsin State Fair, where she found food, fun, and a lot of Badger pride
In the photo above, while attending the Governor's Blue Ribbon Livestock Auction at the fair, Chancellor Mnookin met Halei Heinzel, the 77th Alice in Dairyland (and a 2024 UW–Madison grad!). Photo by Bryce Richter / UW–Madison.
Related: Chancellor Mnookin's statement on the Universities of Wisconsin 2025-27 budget request highlights how an investment in our university is an investment in Wisconsin.
