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Science engagement experts partner with Morgridge Institute
Intuition tells us that the more factual information one gathers on a controversial topic, the more likely one will reach the “correct” conclusion. But when […]
Non-Federal Funding Opportunities
Selected opportunities from CALS’ listing of non-federal funding opportunities in agriculture, life sciences and related fields. View and search the entire list (updated weekly!). Keio […]
Keio Medical Science Prize 2015 (Due March 10)
Objective: The Keio Medical Science Prize gives recognition to the outstanding and creative achievements of researchers in the field of the medical and life sciences, in […]
Federal Funding Opportunities
Federal funding opportunities from the week of March 2nd – March 6th DOC Joint Hydrographic Center DOD DoD Breast Cancer Breakthrough Award Levels 1 and […]
2015 Beginning Farmer Grant Program Applications Due March 13
USDA has published a Request for Applications for fiscal year 2015 funding for the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program. Applications for this round of […]
UW-Madison partners with communities, nonprofits to address urban food insecurity
In urban areas like Milwaukee, fresh food is still out of reach for a significant percentage of the population, and people shop for meals at […]
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 […]