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Biofuels and bioproducts forum: “Replacing the Whole Barrel” – Jan. 28
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Biofuels and bioproducts forum: “Replacing the Whole Barrel” – Jan. 28

Many of the things we use every day, including plastic bottles, lip balm, and crayons, are made from petroleum. Known as crude oil, this fossil […]

Jan
27th
Soil microbiologist faculty candidate presentation: Zachary Freedman – Jan. 30
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Soil microbiologist faculty candidate presentation: Zachary Freedman – Jan. 30

The CALS community is invited to attend a soil science faculty candidate presentation by Zachary Freedman, assistant professor of environmental microbiology at West Virginia University, […]

Jan
27th
Build It, Badgers! – Free conference for all UW–Madison “makers” on April 2
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Build It, Badgers! – Free conference for all UW–Madison “makers” on April 2

Participate in a first-ever free event intended to connect makers and developers of all sorts, from artists to engineers, software designers to tinkerers.

Jan
27th
TTC Reminders: Drop-in sessions with an HR Manager and February forums
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TTC Reminders: Drop-in sessions with an HR Manager and February forums

Have outstanding questions about the TTC project? Drop-in during the following times to discuss with an HR Manager: Tuesday, January 28th; 1-2pm; Ag Hall Room […]

Jan
27th
John Exo appointed CALS and Extension Water Quality Programs Coordinator
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John Exo appointed CALS and Extension Water Quality Programs Coordinator

Governor Tony Evers declared 2019 the Year of Clean Drinking Water. This is just one example of the many recent initiatives focused on water, and […]

Jan
27th
Congrats to ARS award winners Todd Andraski, Felix Navarro and Dan Schaefer
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Congrats to ARS award winners Todd Andraski, Felix Navarro and Dan Schaefer

CALS Agricultural Research Stations recently honored three individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the ARS program at its annual Recognition Awards Reception and Dinner on Wednesday, […]

Jan
27th
Encourage students to apply for Undergraduate Symposium
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Encourage students to apply for Undergraduate Symposium

The annual Undergraduate Symposium showcases undergraduate creativity, achievement, research, service-learning and community-based research from all areas of study at UW–Madison including the humanities, arts, biological […]

Jan
27th
CALS in the News for the Week of January 18-24
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CALS in the News for the Week of January 18-24

In the News ‘Fighting suicides in dairy country through ‘farmer angels’ The Washington Post, 1/18/2020 Mentioned: Leon Statz, Alumnus, Deceased, Farm and Industry Short Course […]

Jan
24th
Maria Woldt hired as Dairy Innovation Hub program manager
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Maria Woldt hired as Dairy Innovation Hub program manager

Maria Woldt was recently hired as the program manager for the Dairy Innovation Hub. In this role, she will be assisting Faculty Director Heather White […]

Jan
23rd
The sounds of biodiversity
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The sounds of biodiversity

It’s said that a picture is worth a thousand words. To Zuzana Burivalova, an audio recording is worth a thousand pictures. That’s the beauty of […]

Jan
21st