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Kang Seok-hoon (M.S. and PhD ’91) is one of the most influential figures in Korea’s economic landscape, currently serving as the chairman of the Korea Development Bank (KDB). After earning his bachelor’s degree in economics from Seoul National University, Kang pursued graduate studies in econometrics at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. His career has spanned academia, …
Tai Sik Lee’s (M.S. ’83, PhD ’90) career is a testament to the power of interdisciplinary expertise and leadership in science and engineering. A foundation in civil engineering from Seoul National University and advanced degrees from the University of Wisconsin–Madison have laid the groundwork for his roles as a professor at Hanyang University and as …
In a world brimming with uncertainty, Dr. Karndee Leopairote stands at the forefront of futuristic thinking, offering a beacon of insight in an ever-evolving landscape. Leopairote’s forecasts are not guesswork; they are rooted in data, facts, trends, and figures, bolstered by her reputation as a leader and scholar. As chief foresight and digital assets officer …
In May 2024, Nautilus Mambaje graduated with a double major in Asian Languages and Cultures and Gender and Women’s Studies, along with a certificate in Asian American studies. He began studying Asian languages and cultures taking four years of Mandarin in high school. Coming into college, Mambaje decided to transition to Thai. “I was …
At Alumni Park, University of Wisconsin–Madison students past, present and future stop to take pictures of the lines radiating from a Numen Lumen seal set into the sidewalk. One line notes the exact distance — 9,181 miles — from Madison to the South Pole, where UW keeps research staff. UW–Madison researchers are at work on every …
Anitha Quintin ’21, international studies, political science, and mathematics, has had an incredible journey as a student, a scholar, and a teacher. From her time as a student at UW–Madison to her role as an English language instructor in Korea, Quintin has continued to cultivate a global perspective, while seizing on unique opportunities. Since January …
For det første er han ikke norsk. Translation: First, he is not Norwegian. UW–Madison alum Alex Eichstaedt is not Norwegian, but this Norwegian phrase became central to his identity. A personal project that began during lockdown transformed Eichstaedt into an internet sensation that not only resonated with listeners but also challenged societal norms. Eichsteadt never …
Most football super fans build their weekends around football. Wisconsin International Scholars (WISc) Program alumn, Ashley Cornwell, built her life around it. From playing as a kid to joining an NCAA coaching staff, there is little room to debate that football is in fact life for Cornwell. A Wisconsin native, Cornwell fell in love with American …
For most of her career, Sandra McCormick developed programs to improve the health, human services, and quality of life for many citizens of Russia, the Ukraine, and numerous other countries. While serving in a leadership role at La Crosse, Wisconsin’s Gundersen Health System in the early 1990’s, she led local efforts to build a partnership …
Although the Nelson Institute is housed within Science Hall at 550 North Park Street, our faculty, students, and alumni are sharing our mission and conducting research internationally. From partnering with world-renowned organizations to helping small tribal communities, the institute makes an impact all across the globe. Read the full story.