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Bruce Schweiger: How to have the best-looking lawn on the block
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Bruce Schweiger: How to have the best-looking lawn on the block

Bruce Schweiger from the UW Turfgrass Diagnostics Lab and the Department of Plant Pathology recently appeared on Madison’s Channel 3 news with tips for spring […]

May
27th
Amy Charkowski named American Phytopathological Society Fellow
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Amy Charkowski named American Phytopathological Society Fellow

The American Phytopathological Society has named plant pathology professor Amy Charkowski a 2016 APS Fellow. Fellows are recognized for their contributions to original research, teaching, […]

May
27th
Applications being accepted for TechCon Innovation Marketplace
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Applications being accepted for TechCon Innovation Marketplace

Are you a student or young innovator with a novel technology, product, service, or research project that could transform global development? Participate in the TechCon […]

May
26th
Posh Plants fundraiser and botanical runway show for Allen Centennial Garden – June 11
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Posh Plants fundraiser and botanical runway show for Allen Centennial Garden – June 11

The Friends of Allen Centennial Garden are hosting Posh Plants, a fundraiser event and botanical runway show on June 11, 2016 from 6 p.m. to […]

May
26th
Overcoming obstacles: Bella Sobah chooses genetics to help understand and cope with her own disease
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Overcoming obstacles: Bella Sobah chooses genetics to help understand and cope with her own disease

When we talk about STEM diversity, we mostly talk about race and gender—but what about students with disabilities? Bella Sobah, an African American woman, entered […]

May
26th
Outdoor recreation opportunities on campus
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Outdoor recreation opportunities on campus

Outdoor UW is the University’s and Madison community’s home for outdoor recreation. With opportunities to rent paddling and camping equipment, practice yoga on the Terrace […]

May
26th
Rick Amasino and Dominique Brossard participate in national GMO report roll-out in D.C.
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Rick Amasino and Dominique Brossard participate in national GMO report roll-out in D.C.

Biochemistry professor Rick Amasino and life sciences communication professor Dominique Brossard were in Washington D.C. last week to participate in the congressional and public briefings […]

May
23rd
In memoriam: Laverne Forest, emeritus professor with Continuing and Vocational Education
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In memoriam: Laverne Forest, emeritus professor with Continuing and Vocational Education

Laverne Forest, an emeritus faculty member in CALS, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, May 18, 2016. Forest grew up on a small […]

May
23rd
WN@tL this week: Stan Temple on the de-extinction of species
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WN@tL this week: Stan Temple on the de-extinction of species

Stan Temple, emeritus professor of forest and wildlife ecology, is the featured speaker at this week’s Wednesday Nite @ the Lab. During his talk, he […]

May
23rd
Snapshot Wisconsin: Trail cams to document state’s wildlife
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Snapshot Wisconsin: Trail cams to document state’s wildlife

With the help of between 4,000 and 5,000 strategically deployed trail cameras, a suite of remote sensing satellites and a global crowd-sourced database, Wisconsin’s wildlife […]

May
23rd