This year, more than 35 of Carbone’s member scientists have co-authored abstracts and posters highlighting their research that will be featured at ASCO, including several members who will be presenting about their research work. Carbone’s featured research spans all major cancer types, as well as...
The question on the minds of many people now that Microsoft has decided to invest $3.3 billion in an artificial intelligence data center in Racine County is “why Wisconsin?” versus the West or East coasts or overseas....
These investments include $3.3B in cloud computing and AI infrastructure, the creation of the country’s first manufacturing-focused AI co-innovation lab, and an AI skilling initiative to equip more than 100,000 of the state’s residents with essential AI skills....
BioForward, the leading advocate for Wisconsin’s thriving biohealth sector, hosted its highly anticipated Annual Member Meeting on May 1, 2024, showcasing groundbreaking projects poised to revolutionize personalized medicine....
“I am tremendously excited for Dr. Brzezinska to step into a position of leadership on our campus,” says Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin. “Her expertise developing technology with worldwide impact and her focus on helping other scholars build teams to expand the reach of their own...
Startup accelerator program gener8tor recently announced Plumb Pharmaceuticals is part of its latest cohort in Madison, which comes with a $100,000 investment. Vodenlich says “we’re certainly quite excited” about participating in the accelerator cohort, noting the program helps entrepreneurs “polish themselves up” and check assumptions...
In an effort to improve delivery of costly medical treatments, a team of researchers in electrical engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison has developed a stimulating method for making the human body more receptive to certain gene therapies....
As life sciences industries are experiencing demand like never before, they also fuel the necessity for well-educated R&D talent, world-class facilities, and a supportive economy. Madison earned 17th place among the top 25 U.S. metros for life sciences with a total of 19 points....
The Peace Corps has announced UW–Madison as No. 1 on the agency’s list for number of volunteers produced during fiscal year 2023. UW–Madison has consistently ranked among the agency’s top ten annual volunteer-producing lists for over 25 years, holding the No. 1 and 2 spots...
The chamber announced these plans earlier this month at its 10th annual Icebreaker event, attended by around 850 people including business and community leaders....
At the kick-off celebration for Earth Fest at the University of Wisconsin–Madison on Friday, April 19, Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin announced the next area of focus under the Wisconsin Research, Innovation and Scholarly Excellence (RISE) Initiative: RISE-EARTH....
Prof. Patrick McDaniel, computer science expert with UW-Madison, predicts AI advancement will lead to massive disruptions in the “social fabric” of the country and world, in much the same way as the industrial revolution did more than 200 years ago....
The U.S. Department of Energy awarded UW–Madison Extension a grant for $1 million to support a coordinated, inclusive, and transparent process that engages communities in siting large-scale renewable energy projects across Wisconsin. The grant is part of $22 million in funding from the Inflation Reduction...
On April 6, families from all over Madison explored the diversity of science at the Discovery Expo — hosted by the Morgridge Institute — held during Science Expeditions, a three-day long open house event across the UW–Madison campus....
Eight University of Wisconsin–Madison scholars have been elected fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the world’s largest general scientific society. The honor, presented annually since 1874, recognizes efforts to advance science and society, with the fellows chosen to reflect the highest...
This week, the University of Wisconsin–Madison Office of the Chancellor, in partnership with the Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association, recognized Mark Bakken, James Dahlberg, and Dorri McWhorter as recipients of the 2024 Chancellor’s Entrepreneurial Achievement Award....
From urban Milwaukee to rural Washburn County, the University of Wisconsin–Madison is making a significant impact on Wisconsin students, communities and health care, according to the latest available data from the Wisconsin Idea Database project....
Each year, the UW–Madison faculty divisions honor members with Hilldale Awards to recognize their contributions to teaching, research and service. Accompanying the recognition is a $7,500 award and commendation at the April 1 Faculty Senate Meeting....
For the first time, a University of Wisconsin–Madison building will bear the name of John and Tashia Morgridge, alumni and visionary partners to UW–Madison, who have for decades made significant contributions to the university, beginning with a humble $10 gift in the 1960s....
N+1’s model is straightforward: Industry members and venture capital partners collaborate on research and education, which in turn creates both innovative solutions and career development opportunities for students. The programs range widely, including research collaborations, capstone and student projects, co-ops, hackathons, scholarships, and seminars. Membership...