No Soy, No Deforestation
Studies from SAGE researchers show Brazil’s moratorium plays a crucial role in preventing forest loss across the Amazon. Read the full No Soy, No Deforestation article, which appeared first on The Commons.
University of Wisconsin–Madison
Studies from SAGE researchers show Brazil’s moratorium plays a crucial role in preventing forest loss across the Amazon. Read the full No Soy, No Deforestation article, which appeared first on The Commons.
Before the United Nations’ COP30, currently underway in Brazil, Morgan Edwards and Greg Nemet penned an opinion piece published in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel that underscored ongoing strategies to curb global warming despite the United States’ withdrawal from climate change action.
For Paula Voorheis, assistant professor in the School of Pharmacy’s new Division of Clinical Practice, Innovation & Research, innovation isn’t just about creating something new; it’s about designing solutions that meet real human needs. True clinical innovation, she believes, requires more than expertise and novel ideas. It necessitates a commitment to empathy, curiosity, and a …
Erin Barbato, director of the Immigrant Justice Center at University of Wisconsin Law School, has been tapped for an extensive three-year global initiative to address the critical challenges faced by migrants and refugees.
For Luca Mastropasqua, advancing sustainable energy is more than just research—it’s a collaborative journey that brings together innovation, community, and mentorship. Originally from Milan, Italy, Mastropasqua now calls UW–Madison home. Here he’s making waves as an assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, with his work in the lab and in the classroom earning …
A School of Education faculty member recently helped launch Spain’s first national training program in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) — an evidence-based, live-coaching intervention that strengthens relationships between young children and their caregivers.
For Julia Goetze, language has always been more than words—it is connection, identity, and sometimes even anxiety. Now an assistant professor in German, Nordic, and Slavic+ at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, Goetze’s research explores the emotional and psychological aspects of language teaching, examining how situational factors—class size, supervision, and student behavior—shape teacher anxiety and influence …
Jing Wang, Assistant Professor at the School of Journalism and Mass Communication and member of Steering Committee at the Center for East Asian Studies (CEAS), has been selected as a fellow for the ninth cohort of the Public Intellectuals Program. The Public Intellectuals Program (PIP) was developed to offer networking opportunities, guidance from mentors and media exposure possibilities to China specialists. The 20 fellows of the PIP’s ninth cohort join a total of 160 …
The Wisconsin International Scholars (WISc) program is excited to announce a new faculty fellows model expected to enrich the WISc student experience by connecting them with faculty, including teaching professors, who are committed to global work across a wide range of academic fields. The WISc program is a cohort-based, globally-focused program that brings together intellectually …
UW–Madison’s Thomas Popkewitz, a professor in the School of Education’s Department of Curriculum and Instruction, continues to share his scholarship with colleagues around the world. Popkewitz is an internationally recognized researcher with six honorary doctorates and an elected fellow of the American Educational Research Association (AERA). His work focuses on the cultural politics of education …