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  • Posted on March 17, 2014
    Career objective: A healthier world

    There are thousands of undergraduates on campus who, in terms of their future careers, consider themselves “pre-health.” For some, the motivation is acutely personal. As […]

  • Posted on March 10, 2014
    Paradigm shifts, great discoveries and shining moments

    In honor of the CALS Quasquicentennial, the cover story in the new issue of Grow magazine includes accounts of a dozen paradigm shifts, great discoveries and shining […]

  • Posted on March 3, 2014
    A look at CALS organic ag research

    UW-Madison scientists are engaged in a wide range of research related to organic agricultural production practices, according to a new report released on Feb. 28 […]

  • Posted on February 17, 2014
    Garden fever? You can’t plant, but you can plan.

    You’ve just got to believe. Days are getting longer, and (really) they’ll be getting warmer. So while planting season may be a ways off, it’s […]

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    Modified poplars convert to ethanol more efficiently

    For decades, John Ralph’s group has been focusing its expertise in biology, chemistry and engineering on one of the most persistent hurdles to a bio-based […]

  • Posted on February 10, 2014
    Moving ahead with CALS’ priority themes

    It’s time to take the next step in addressing the priority themes that we’ve identified through CALS’ strategic planning. The priority themes areas of critical importance […]

  • Posted on February 3, 2014
    Collaborating for flavor

    A group of chefs, farmers and UW plant breeders gathered recently at Madison’s L’Étoile restaurant to discuss opportunities for collaboration on flavor for local food systems, […]

  • Posted on January 27, 2014
    Warm thanks to those working in the cold baa-rns

    In this nastiest of nasty weather, we’d like to salute those of you working in the cold to keep things safe and operating in the […]

  • Posted on January 21, 2014
    You have until Friday to dream up an ice cream

    Contrary to rumors, the CALS Quasquicentennial ice cream does NOT have to be an anagram of quasquicentennial or contain 125 ingredients. It just has to be clever […]

  • Posted on January 13, 2014
    Go Big Read seeks titles focused on service

    Here at home and around the world, people are called to serve their countries, their communities and other missions. Some volunteer, some are drafted, and […]