For Nelson Institute alumna Carolina Toapanta, the University of Wisconsin-Madison was not only a place of education, but inspiration. In fact, a trip to the giant, iconic terrace chair at the Memorial Union became the …
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The race to the animal vault: CALS researchers look to store genetic samples and revitalize endangered — and possibly extinct — species
The last known Pyrenean ibex, a wild goat named Celia, died more than two decades ago, the victim of a falling branch. But before she died, scientists managed to biopsy her skin and stash the …
Hark: Invasive plant into handmade paper
Professor Mary Hark wrote this article for Spin Off magazine noting, “there is remarkable potential for the development of uniquely Ghanaian commercial and artistic products that make use of the paper thread.” Read full article …
WIDA Español releases Marco ALE, a Spanish language arts framework
WIDA Español, a program of UW–Madison’s WIDA, has released Marco de referencia de las artes del lenguaje del español de WIDA (Marco ALE), a Spanish language arts framework. Marco ALE is the first framework of …
Paul Robbins contributes to video on Intended Consequences
In April 2021, Nelson Institute Dean Paul Robbins joined a group of biologists, conservationists, and thought leaders in supporting Intended Consequences, a statement, a special issue of Conservation Science and Practice, and framework for confidently tackling the world’s …
Go Big Read author event with Yaa Gyasi scheduled
“We are all a million things at once,” Yaa Gyasi has said about “Transcendent Kingdom.” Her book uses fiction to explore the very real issues of race, immigration, science, faith and family. In it, we …
Flanagan speaks to AP on UN relevance to youth
Associate Dean Emerita and professor Connie Flanagan weighs in on the United Nations efforts to engage young people in its mission of diplomacy in this interview with the Associated Press. Read full article at: https://humanecology.wisc.edu/flanagan-speaks-to-ap-on-un-relevance-to-youth/?web=1&wdLOR=c1C1256FA-D5F2-4F2F-B930-DEF2951B1DBF
What does the rainforest sound like? A new children’s ebook by UW-Madison professor Zuzana Buřivalová explores the soundscape of Borneo’s rainforest
Deep in Borneo’s rainforest, among the 10,000 species of plants and a canopy of trees, one might hear the growl of a Clouded leopard, the howl of an orangutan, or the call of the Rhinoceros …
Capstone course contributes to the Kampala Clean Air Action Plan and the National Environment (Air Quality and Standards) Regulations in Uganda
A Nelson Institute student-led project investigating air quality in the capital city of Kampala, Uganda is receiving high-level national attention and is contributing to the first Kampala Clean Air Action Plan and the National Environment …
UW shows strong presence at Alzheimer’s Association International Conference
The Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) attracts scientists and clinical researchers from across the world to come together to share new ideas to advance the goals of prevention, treatment, and care improvement of Alzheimer’s disease. …