About the RISE Initiative
The Wisconsin Research, Innovation and Scholarly Excellence (RISE) Initiative is a multifaceted effort focused on faculty hiring, research infrastructure, interdisciplinary collaboration, and student opportunity. Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin launched the initiative in February 2024 to address significant, complex challenges of particular importance to Wisconsin and the world. Cross-campus collaboration will identify future RISE Initiative focus areas in which UW–Madison can make a considerable impact on pressing societal concerns. Ultimately, there will be three to five, which currently include RISE-AI, RISE-EARTH, and RISE-THRIVE.
RISE and the International Division
The International Division supports the RISE Initiative by connecting UW–Madison’s expertise with global perspectives through events, programming, and initiatives. Explore how our efforts foster international collaboration to address pressing societal challenges and create real-world impact. Find ways you can engage below.
Featured programming and events
Climate optimism: Empowering K-12 educators with solutions
The Wisconsin International Resource Consortium hosted, “Climate Optimism – Finding Creative Solutions and Making Positive Impacts,” to equip educators with new approaches to teaching climate change.
Global Gateway: Singapore
Discover the island city-state of Singapore, and explore how it approaches issues of land use, sustainable living, and resilience in the face of climate change.
One Health Summer Research Internship
This internship offers undergraduate students a training opportunity to enhance their analytical and technical skills while working with cross-functional teams in an international global health research environment.
Events
- February
- February 12
Tales from Planet Earth Presents Wild & Scenic: 2024 Rewind
Monday, Feb. 17, 6–8 p.m.
Marquee Cinema, Union South
Free admission
The International Division is a proud sponsor of this screening! Learn more and register.