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CALS-connected postdocs among campus’ inaugural RISE-AI and RISE-EARTH distinguished research fellows
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CALS-connected postdocs among campus’ inaugural RISE-AI and RISE-EARTH distinguished research fellows

The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research (OVCR) has awarded 11 postdoctoral trainees UW Distinguished Research Fellowships (UW DRF), designed to support interdisciplinary research […]

Aug
15th
Find funding opportunities in CALS Research Division’s database
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Find funding opportunities in CALS Research Division’s database

Aug
14th
New faculty profile: Wei Wei examines nutrients in food and their effects at the molecular level
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New faculty profile: Wei Wei examines nutrients in food and their effects at the molecular level

The Department of Biochemistry welcomes Wei Wei, who joined the faculty on August 1, 2025. The Wei Lab will explore the fundamental question: How does what […]

Aug
11th
Internal deadline for Endeavor Award funding opportunity is Aug. 18
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Internal deadline for Endeavor Award funding opportunity is Aug. 18

The following email was sent by the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research on Aug. 8: The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research has released […]

Aug
11th
CALS in the News for the week of August 2 – 8
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CALS in the News for the week of August 2 – 8

August 11, 2025 In the News Experts Are Finally Telling Us If Cutting Off The Mold From Cheese Makes It Safe To EatMSN, 8/8/25Quoted: Mark […]

Aug
11th
Arlington station to host Organic Ag Field Day, Agronomy and Soils Field Day in late August
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Arlington station to host Organic Ag Field Day, Agronomy and Soils Field Day in late August

The University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Arlington Agricultural Research Station will host two field days near the end of August. The UW Organic Agriculture Research Field Day […]

Aug
11th
Greener pastures: Francisco Peñagaricano is helping breed more energy-efficient and resilient cows
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Greener pastures: Francisco Peñagaricano is helping breed more energy-efficient and resilient cows

When Francisco Peñagaricano MS’14, PhD’14 reflects on what first drew him to the study of genetics, he thinks of Mendel’s Laws of Inheritance. He remembers being fascinated […]

Aug
11th
Badger Crops Team wins multiple top awards at weed science contest
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Badger Crops Team wins multiple top awards at weed science contest

Aug
8th
Registration open for bacteriology’s 39th Annual Kenneth B. Raper Symposium on Sep. 2
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Registration open for bacteriology’s 39th Annual Kenneth B. Raper Symposium on Sep. 2

Aug
8th
In new study abroad program led by Erica Shu, students tackle biochem research in Japan
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In new study abroad program led by Erica Shu, students tackle biochem research in Japan

Next summer, a group of biochemistry majors and STEM students from across campus will pack their bags and board a plane to Japan to gain […]

Aug
8th