In September, Badgers from around the globe arrived at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, but they weren’t here to attend an international conference or to study the latest cutting-edge research. They were here for a reunion. …
Year: 2022
Wild Primate Virus Has Pandemic Potential Should It Jump the Species Barrier, Shows Study
In a world still reeling from COVID-19, infectious disease researchers are eager to head off the next pandemic before it has the chance to spill over from animals to humans. But the scientific reality of …
Taking Earth’s temperature
Growing up, I was fascinated by winter storms that brought a foot or more of snow and with them, the possibility of a snow day. Anticipating these spontaneous holidays made me wonder how meteorologists predicted …
Despite commitments, Brazil’s beef sector tainted by purchases from protected lands in Amazon basin
Depending on where it’s from, your next steak could come with a side of illegal deforestation. That’s because despite improvements by meatpackers to keep their supply chains free of cattle grazed on protected or illegally …
#MeToo: Tracking caste, abuse and soft porn in the Malayali film industry
Darshana Sreedhar Mini’s research into gender and labor issues in the movie industry of southern India could not have come at a more historic time. As it did in the United States, the #MeToo era …
PhD student supporting international students through involvement and growing UW–Madison’s “web”
Descriptions of Maxwell Chibuogwu as “involved,” “charismatic,” and “brilliant” may seem hyperbolic… until you meet him. Within minutes, you’ll know he is all three and more. A PhD candidate in plant pathology from Delta State, …
Message from the dean
I am pleased to welcome all UW–Madison students, faculty, staff, and colleagues to campus for a new semester! This semester begins as usual with an air of energy and excitement that is characteristic of campus. …
Dean Sambamurthy Appointed to AACSB International Board of Directors
Vallabh “Samba” Sambamurthy, Albert O. Nicholas Dean of the Wisconsin School of Business, has been appointed to the international board of directors of the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Founded in 1916, …
The Power Dynamics and Stakeholder Effects in the Legislative Process of Philanthropy Lawmaking in China
How did the engagement of various stakeholders affect the legislative process resulting in the Charity Law of the People’s Republic of China? This article employs methods of participant observation, expert consultation and qualitative document analysis …
UW–Madison educational psychology faculty member, department ranked among most productive in the world for research
UW–Madison’s Martina Rau is one of the most productive researchers in the world in her field, according to an analysis just published in Educational Psychology Review. The analysis also ranked UW–Madison among the top 10 institutions globally …