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Does Google steer our conversations about science?
CALS research indicates that “helpful” search suggestions cause some aspects of an issue get more attention than they deserve
Still time for feedback on proposed UW bus pass and parking changes
Tuesday May 25 is the date of the last of four forums presented by Transportation services as a venue to weigh in on proposals for […]
Multistate proposal inviting participation for May 14th
1) SDC340 – “Sustainable Practices, Economic Contributions, Consumer Behavior, and Labor Management in the U.S. Environmental Horticulture Industry” ************************************************************ To View the Proposal: 1. Go […]
Federal funding opportunities for May 14th
DOE Geothermal Energy Production from (A) Low-Temperature Resources, (B) Coproduced Fluids, and (C) Geopressured Resources http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=54553 Biomass Research and Development Initiative http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=54455 DOD Defense Production […]
In memoriam: Bob Burris
Robert H. Burris, Professor Emeritus of Biochemistry, died on Tuesday, May 11 at the age of 96. This obituary ran in the Wisconsin State Journal […]
How federally-funded university research yields new companies and jobs
Investment in basic scientific research may be one of the best ways to foster long-term economic growth locally and nationally, according to a report released […]
Campus roadwork updates: UW utility work & University Ave. reconstruction
Expect plenty of traffic cones and barriers and detour signs this summer. In addition to short- and long-term road and sidewalk closures at various building […]
TIAA-CREF tax-sheltered annuity consulting available
New summer dates (June-August) for one-on-one consulting by TIAA-CREF are now posted. Access these appointment dates, times and scheduling contacts at www.bussvc.wisc.edu/ecbs/tsa-workshops.html.
Farmer-to-Farmer program seeks university faculty and staff volunteers
USAID’s Farmer-to-Farmer Program sends U.S. volunteers to assist with programs that will foster sustainable economic growth, food security, and agricultural development worldwide. University faculty and […]
WALSAA honors CALS sophomores
The Wisconsin Agricultural and Life Sciences Alumni Association (WALSAA) is pleased to announce the Outstanding Sophomore Award recipients for the 2010–2011 school year. This award […]