University of Wisconsin–Madison
Not all dairy is made equal. Dairy lovers in Wisconsin know this best of all. But even among the most critical connoisseurs, Pratishtha Verma stands out. She has spent much of her career figuring out what makes a dairy product great and how they can be made even better. That work has taken Verma into …
When Omari Carter moved from London to Madison, he brought more than expertise in hip hop dance and filmmaking—he brought a global perspective on how movement can connect people, cultures, and communities. Carter, an assistant professor in UW–Madison’s Department of Dance, first came to campus during an International Visiting Artist Residency in 2022, where he …
With a record-breaking 3,336 Badgers studying abroad through International Academic Programs (IAP) this past year, global learning at UW–Madison is reaching new heights—a trajectory Dan Gold has helped shape as he approaches his 15th year as director of IAP. Gold is quick to emphasize that the office’s growth isn’t a solo effort. Having managed summer …
For more than a decade, scholars from UW–Madison, Peking University, and beyond have come together to examine some of the most urgent challenges facing higher education around the world.
UW–Madison’s Milda Aksamitauskas has been selected as one of only 12 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Alumni Ambassadors nationwide for 2026. Chosen from a competitive pool of over 200 applicants, Aksamitauskas will spend the next two years representing the program at national conferences, hosting webinars, and mentoring future applicants—including fellow Badgers. “I was very honored and excited …
Mid-infrared spectroscopy can identify the molecular composition of unknown samples by their “fingerprints” at different wavelengths, allowing scientists to look beyond visible light’s band within the electromagnetic spectrum. The resulting compositional data is valuable for analyzing chemical and biological samples; however, the technology is generally confined to large instruments in research laboratories—limiting its accessibility and …
Not only do the majority of people with diabetes live in low- and middle-income countries, per the World Health Organization, but treatment also lags in those under-resourced locales, more often leading to death or disability. To more effectively diagnose and treat patients in developing countries—and even here in Wisconsin—healthcare organizations have turned to programs that …
It’s well-known among scientists that viruses can alter the makeup and function of ecosystems. For example, they promote microbial diversity by infecting and killing select bacteria, and their impact on microbial communities can influence the global carbon cycle.
UW–Madison’s Beth Fields, an associate professor of occupational therapy in the School of Education’s Department of Kinesiology, has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar award.
Chaoqun Lu joined the UW–Madison faculty in January 2026 as a professor in the Department of Soil and Environmental Sciences.