Category: Highlights
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Posted on January 14, 2019
Scientists provide new insight on how gene expression is controlled
New research on transcriptional pausing, which helps control gene expression in cells, will aid in the understanding of the enzyme RNA polymerase — a key player […]
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Posted on January 7, 2019
Save the date: All-college meeting set for April 23
Please mark your calendars for an all-CALS meeting on Tuesday, April 23 from 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. in the Microbial Sciences Building’s Ebling Auditorium. Save […]
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CALS redesign: CALS APC approves discontinuation of poultry science major
At their December 18, 2018 meeting, members of the college’s Academic Planning Council (APC) voted to discontinue the poultry science major. The program has no […]
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Brown marmorated stink bug strengthens foothold across Wisconsin
One of the most concerning invasive insects to appear in Wisconsin in the last decade is the brown marmorated stink bug (Halyomorpha halys). This species native to […]
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Posted on January 2, 2019
Time for CALS personnel to transition to NetID login with multi-factor authentication
To better protect the digital security of campus personnel and digital assets, UW–Madison is adding a second verification step to the NetID login process for […]
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Research and Sponsored Programs creates federal government shutdown website
The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (RSP) created a website summarizing how the partial government shutdown may impact UW–Madison programs. It includes answers to […]
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Farmers, dairy producers face tough decisions for spring
As farmers hustle to finish the harvest, there is no sign of a letup in the long-term slump in commodity prices that are now being […]
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Posted on December 17, 2018
Catchy tune by CIAS’ Jacob Grace features rotational grazing, Dick Cates
Jacob Grace has performed for some tough crowds over the years. But when he headed out to his family’s pasture to record a song about […]
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CALS Computer Lab offers array of resources
Did you know? The college has a computer lab with an array of resources available for use by faculty, staff and students. The CALS Computer […]
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No eCALS newsletter next week
eCALS will take a hiatus next week for winter break. The next e-newsletter will go out on Wednesday, Jan. 2. Happy holidays!