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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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: […]
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 […]
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) […]
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 […]
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 […]