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Concussion research charges ahead using fruit fly model
As a linebacker for the UW–Madison Badgers, Chris Borland made a name for himself as a hard-hitting tackler. His senior year, he was selected as […]
Spring 2016 issue of Grow features concussion research, birding for science and more
The spring issue of Grow magazine is available online. Check it out for exciting features including: * Concussion—For CALS geneticist Barry Ganetzky, insight into the genetic underpinnings […]
Volunteers sought for Family Science Nights program
The Family Science Nights program is looking for volunteers to bring hands-on science and engineering activities into local schools and community centers hosting after-school science […]
PEOPLE program intern works to diversify food and ag fields
Ten years ago, as a middle school student, Marcus Bolles spent part of his summer exploring academic opportunities in the UW-Madison’s PEOPLE program, a program […]
How and why to talk to students about voting
The Morgridge Center for Public Service is encouraging faculty and staff to talk to their students about voting. The center recently shared the following article, titled “Talk […]
Safety a top priority for ARS
Last month, ARS held day-long ag safety training workshops at four different stations: Arlington, Lancaster, Marshfield and West Madison. The workshops drew almost 100 ARS staff […]
NIFA and NSF announce $14.5 million in available funding for plant-biotic research
WASHINGTON, March 11, 2016 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) joined with the National Science Foundation (NSF) […]
USDA announces funding available women, minorities in STEM
WASHINGTON, March 8, 2016 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) today announced $400,000 in available funding to […]
USDA commits $20 million to Conservation Innovative Grants
NRCS is piloting a concentrated approach for awarding CIGs to address the nation’s top natural resource priorities. This new approach allows NRCS to aggressively impact […]
Wisconsin Wildlife Federation conservation leadership corps
The Wisconsin Wildlife Federation (WWF) has just completed the second year of an exciting new program to assist in the development of future conservation leaders […]