Category: Research

[grow] It Takes a Village

grow — Wisconsin’s Magazine for the Life Sciences — Summer 2011 Waves of undergrads in Uganda with UW–Madison’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences have taken the African proverb as a call to action. Their engagement has included founding a nonprofit and choosing careers in which they serve communities at home and abroad. IT WAS …

[CHE] China and the United States: A Tale of Two Views on Education

The Chronicle of Higher Education – June 7, 2011 “China and the United States: A Tale of Two Views on Education” EXCERPT: The following is a guest post by Gilles Bousquet, dean of the Division of International Studies and the vice provost for globalization at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. —————————————————– Beijing–“We will be hiring dozens …

[CALS] Three Weeks in Uganda Or How I Changed My Life Over Winter Break

Each year, students enrolled in a College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) global health class travel to Uganda over winter break to experience the culture, learn about public health issues, and conduct individual research projects. Below are excerpts from the documentary “Three Weeks in Uganda—Or How I Changed My Life Over Winter Break,” which …

Call for Proposals: 2011 International Internship Development Grants

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 …

Badger Receives Distinguished Student Researcher Award for Work in the Rainforest

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 …

Professor J. Mark Kenoyer Elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences

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 …

[Global Hot Spots Lecture Series] Pamela Ruegg: A Ground Level Look at Modern Dairy Farming in China

The popular Global Hot Spots Lecture Series will continue Friday, May 20, 2011 with the talk “Milk Safety, Melamine and Manure, A Ground Level Look at Modern Dairy Farming in China” by Pamela Ruegg. This free lecture is open to all, and will take place from 1:30-2:30 p.m. in the Pyle Center, Room 235. Pamela Ruegg …

[UW News] Coming Full Circle as New Graduate Makes a Difference in the Health of Women

      University of Wisconsin–Madison News by Susannah Brooks   On Sunday, May 15, Wren Keturi will graduate from UW–Madison with a bachelor’s degree in gender and women’s studies with an emphasis on biological anthropology. Less than 24 hours later, she will put her degree to work. In a story connecting many parts of …

CALS Uganda Study Abroad Program on the Big Ten Network

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) Uganda study abroad program will be featured on the Big Ten Network on Tuesday, May 10 and 3, at 12 p.m.  Tune in to learn more about the impact of this study abroad program on our students.  For more information on the Uganda program, contact John Ferrick …

[Global Hot Spots Lecture Series] Michael Corradini to Speak on the Future of Nuclear Power in the U.S.

The popular Global Hot Spots Lecture Series will continue on Friday, May 6, 2011 with an update on the situation at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear reactor in Japan, and discussion of the future of nuclear power in the U.S. by Michael Corradini. This free lecture is open to all, and will be held from 1:30-2:30 …