CALS In the News (May 28-June 8, 2007)
News stories about or of interest to CALS faculty and staff
Second Life, or Not ScienceNow
(quotes Fred Blattner, genetics)
Fateful Voice of a Generation Still Drowns Out Real Science New York Times
(recalls late CALS bacteriologist Ira Baldwin’ 1962 review of Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring)
Editorial: NBAF Lab would be a plus Milw. Journal Sentinel
UW 1907 research started awareness of vitamins Wisconsin State Journal
The Cicadas Are Coming…Just Not to Madison WKOW TV
(quotes Phil Pelletteri, entomology)
Cicadas emerge to scratch a 17-year itch – Milw. Journal-Sentinel
(quotes Phil Pelletteri, entomology)
State farmers celebrate boon on milk price bonanza The Capital Times
Study explores effectiveness of rain gardens UW Communications
Dietetics students help kids make edible jewelry at farmers market – CALS Communications
Bike ride will raise funds to educate dairy, livestock farmers – CALS Communications
Issues of Interest
Groups to respond to WARFs patent defense The Business Journal of Milwaukee
WARF to appeal cancellation of stem-cell patents Wisconsin Public Radio
UW-Madison leads the way in osteoporosis research Wisc. Radio Network
UW woos minorities Capital Times
Vet School works to keep grads on the farm Wisc. State Journal
Doyle: Funding is Critical For UW System NBC 15 TV
Will Warming Lead to a Rise in Hurricanes? New York Times