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M. Crawford Young, an emeritus professor of political science at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and one of the foremost scholars in the world on African politics, died Jan. 22 in Madison from complications related to congestive heart failure. He was 88. While the Department of Political Science was Young’s disciplinary base, he was a central …
Angela Serrano is pursuing her Ph.D. in sociology with a research focus on agri-food systems. As a Scott-Kloeck Jenson (SKJ) Fellow, Serrano applied funds from the program to conduct research for her dissertation, exploring how oil palm changes risks and opportunities for small-scale farmers growing this crop. While conducting research in Colombia, Serrano shared her …
As Nazarbayev University (NU), located in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan, celebrates its 10-year anniversary, students, faculty, and staff at the University of Wisconsin–Madison are celebrating with them as well. UW–Madison is one of NU’s original institutional partners. This provides UW a unique perspective as NU continues growing and building a world-class university located in Central Asia. The …
As of this week, a phase one clinical trial to test a potential new Ebola vaccine developed by researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison is underway in Japan. Fifteen healthy young men* will receive two doses of the experimental vaccine. If the first group tolerates the vaccine, an additional group of up to 20 volunteers …
(Photo: UW Global Gateway Fellowship recipients for 2020 spring and calendar year programs.) Curiosity, drive, and a sense of adventure help students find success while studying, interning, and researching abroad. Generosity from donors also plays a big part in allowing students to participate and make the most of their experience. Donors, parents, faculty, and staff …
Claire Evensen, the daughter of a physician and an engineering physics professor, says she sometimes feels like her college major was predestined. “From a young age, my parents instilled in me this attitude that science is cool,” she says. As an undergraduate at UW–Madison, Evensen has excelled in biochemistry and mathematics, winning numerous honors for …
International experiences and DC program serve as a base for world experience In the fight against global security risks and threats, knowledge is the greatest ally. But discerning the key conflicts that could impact specific individuals and industries is a major challenge, one made all the more daunting when viewed across international borders. Fortunately, there …
Title and department: Assistant Professor of African Cultural Studies, Department of African Cultural Studies Hometown: West Bloomfield, Michigan, and Bafang, Cameroon Educational/professional background: BA in History from Wayne State University; Graduate Certificate in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies from Purdue University; MA and PhD in History from Purdue University How did you get into your field of research? As a …
As a high school senior in Malaysia, Lisa Kamal excelled on the exit exam administered to all students by the government. Her high scores led to a coveted opportunity: a full-ride college scholarship funded by Petronas, an oil and gas corporation owned by the government. “They really supported me and opened paths for me,” says …
Wisconsin International Scholars (WISc) program participant Ananda Deacon has been preparing for a career as a civil rights attorney since she was in high school. She had a hand in creating an American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) Student Alliance at Nicolet High School in Glendale. She was also one of two Wisconsin students in a …