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Request for proposals: CIAS mini-grants for graduate student research
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Request for proposals: CIAS mini-grants for graduate student research

The Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems (CIAS) invites graduate student applications for the center’s 2015 summer mini-grant program, which is made possible through a generous […]

Mar
6th
New faculty profile: Craig Johnston studies forests and climate change mitigation
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New faculty profile: Craig Johnston studies forests and climate change mitigation

Craig Johnston joined the faculty in the Department of Forest and Wildlife Ecology on January 1. eCALS asked him a few questions: Briefly describe your […]

Mar
6th
Dominique Brossard honored with Romnes Faculty Fellowship
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Dominique Brossard honored with Romnes Faculty Fellowship

Dominique Brossard, professor and chair of life sciences communication, is one of nine UW-Madison faculty to receive a 2015 Romnes Faculty Fellowship. The Romnes awards […]

Mar
6th
GMO panel discussion scheduled to air on Wisconsin Public Television
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GMO panel discussion scheduled to air on Wisconsin Public Television

Last fall, CALS helped coordinate a discussion about GMOs at the 2014 Wisconsin Science Festival. The panel included Dominique Brossard, professor and chair of life […]

Mar
6th
Adam Gaspar recognized as a Future Leader in Science
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Adam Gaspar recognized as a Future Leader in Science

Adam Gaspar, a graduate student in agronomy, was recognized recently as a 2015 Future Leader in Science. The award is from the Agronomy Society of […]

Mar
6th
CALS in the News for the Week of February 28-March 6
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CALS in the News for the Week of February 28-March 6

In the News: Wisconsin Brewing Co. to produce UW student-created amber lager Wisconsin State Journal 3/05/15 Mentioned: Babcock Hall Mentioned: Department of Food Science Mentioned: […]

Mar
6th
CIAS offers training for beginning grape growers – March 29-31
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CIAS offers training for beginning grape growers – March 29-31

Interested in learning about grape production? Want to start your own vineyard business? If so, consider attending the Midwest School for Beginning Grape Growers on […]

Mar
6th
NIH High-End Instrumentation (HEI) Grant Program (S10) PAR-15-188 Due April 17
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NIH High-End Instrumentation (HEI) Grant Program (S10) PAR-15-188 Due April 17

Notices of intent to apply are due at the OVCRGE on April 17, 2015. * Please note: This Program is independent of the NIH (SIG) […]

Mar
5th
Grant Opportunities from the Gates Foundation and its Partners
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Grant Opportunities from the Gates Foundation and its Partners

The Gates foundation and its Grand Challenges partners are now accepting applications for the following grant programs – for more information please visit the grant […]

Mar
5th
Munching bugs thwart eager trees, reducing the carbon sink
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Munching bugs thwart eager trees, reducing the carbon sink

In a high carbon dioxide world, the trees would come out ahead. Except for the munching bugs. A new study published on March 2 in […]

Mar
2nd