University of Wisconsin–Madison
University consortia and individual investigators are encouraged to submit white papers and full funding proposals to the Minerva Initiative, the Department of Defense’s competitive, university-based social science basic research program. Because of a delay in releasing the funding solicitation, program managers have extended the deadline for white paper submissions to Friday, September 16, 2011, and …
On Wisconsin — “Eye of the Storm” By David McKay Wilson Lynsey Addario ventures into the world’s most troubled regions and creates stunning photos of pain, deprivation, and beauty. Nine days after her release from captivity by the Libyan army in March, freelance photographer Lynsey Addario ’95 vowed to return to the battlefield, intent on …
A twitter account created by the UW Go Global! Initiative has been selected as a finalist in the “Innovative Use of Social Media” category of the GoAbroad.com Innovation Awards. As stated on the GoAbroad website, the purpose of these awards is to acknowledge institutions, organizations, and individuals who are creating initiatives to move the field of …
Seven University of Wisconsin–Madison students studying abroad through International Academic Programs (IAP) have received scholarships through the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships Program to help fund their study abroad programs. Two students, studying abroad in the 2011-2012 academic year, were each awarded $5,000 in scholarships: Naira Ovsepyan, a senior political science and Russian major, will …
UW–Madison student Emma Lawson was recently awarded a $4,000 scholarship from the U.S. Department of Education, International Education Program Service – Fulbright-Hays Groups Project Abroad (GPA) Project: Advanced Chinese Language Training Programs. Through the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) Study Center Intensive Chinese Language program, Lawson is spending the summer studying abroad through the …
UW –Madison student Kyle Schroeckenthaler was awarded $20,000 from the David L. Boren Scholarships and Fellowships fund to help fund his 2011-2012 academic year in Beijing, China through the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) Study Center Intensive Chinese Language program. “I spent the past summer in China studying Mandarin on the university’s Tianjin Program. …
The International Internship Program (IIP) office is requesting proposals from faculty and academic staff for international internship site development. Leveraging existing relationships is one of the best ways to secure internship opportunities for UW–Madison students. Therefore, IIP will grant up to four awards of up to $1500 to support travel expenses for individuals who are …
Joanna Klass, recent UW–Madison graduate with a degree in zoology and biological aspects of conservation, had a fascinating experience abroad. With assistance from the School for Field Studies (SFS), Joanna was given the opportunity to go abroad for the first time and conduct biological research in the rainforests of Australia. Since returning, she has been awarded the Distinguished Student Researcher Award …
Some of the world’s most accomplished leaders from academia, business, public affairs, the humanities, and the arts have been elected members of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and joining them this year is UW–Madison professor Jonathan Mark Kenoyer. Kenoyer is a professor in anthropology, who teaches archaeology and ancient technology at the University …
The death of Osama bin Laden sparked a range of reactions around the world. Across the United States, the news triggered massive, pro-American celebrations, while others have been more circumspect—not necessarily mourning the passing of bin Laden, but also not rejoicing. Particularly after the attacks of September 11, 2001, many Americans have viewed bin Laden …