The University of Wisconsin–Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) recently selected seven projects for funding through the Dairy Innovation Hub initiative. The one-year grants will fund promising work in the Hub’s four priority areas: stewarding land and water resources; enriching human health and...
Applications are being accepted now from young companies that want to tell their stories to investors at our annual Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium #ESSWI, to be held Nov. 9-11 on a virtual platform....
Why is it that some COVID-19 patients become extremely ill and die, while others experience only mild symptoms? The molecular underpinnings of COVID-19 are the subject of a recent collaboration between the Morgridge Institute for Research, the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and Albany Medical College. ...
Many U.S. policymakers seem concerned about reopening bars, restaurants and health clubs closed during the COVID-19 pandemic. They should be at least as worried about restarting America’s education engine, which will best serve the economy – and young people – over time. The differences between how...
[caption id="attachment_170906" align="alignright" width="500"] UW-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank[/caption] We’re on the cusp of what is sure to be one of the most unusual fall semesters in our university’s history. If you’re a student, I want to take a moment to welcome you back. If you’re an employee,...
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is now publicly tracking COVID-19 test results daily on a new website, as it begins welcoming students back to campus and prepares for in-person instruction....
A Crisis Innovator is a company that is addressing the virus head-on, whether it be through developing a vaccine, designing Covid test kits or helping retailers abide by social distancing guidelines. At their core, Crisis Innovators are working to keep people safe amid the virus,...
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness that can spread from person to person. This series of guides can help you avoid infection, recognize symptoms and care for others. At the end, take a quiz to see if you can separate virus facts from...
“We’re in the middle of a public health crisis and we’re trying to build the airplane while free falling,” said Dr. Jonathan Temte, associate dean of the UW School of Medicine and Public Health, who is on a federal work group and a state committee...
“Now more than ever, dairy businesses must work quickly to adapt to changes in consumer demands and market opportunities. We are pleased to be able to put USDA funds to work, building upon the tremendous interest in the first initiative, to help dairy farmers and...
Arbre Technologies, a company with operations in Milwaukee and Stevens Points that provides technology for asset management at tree nurseries and other horticulture-based companies, is one of 10 companies across the state selected as a finalist for the 2020 Wisconsin Innovation Awards....
The Pressure Chamber winner is developing methods to bring crustacean delicacies to the dinner table—not by harvesting the creatures from the sea, but by growing the meat in a lab....