A UW-Madison group hopes to transform the plastics industry by developing a plant-based plastic. What started in the 1970s as a hunt for a “critter” that could clean areas contaminated by hydrocarbons has turned into a research project that could forever change the plastics industry. UW-Madison’s Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center (GLBRC), funded by the […]
By creating affordable, portable, and reproducible microscopy technology, Jan Huisken and his team are looking to change the way we see science — literally. The reproducibility of experiments is an integral component of science. Without it, science is reduced to a field of ‘he said, she said’ and lacks the ability to foster human achievement and progress. […]
Despite their bad image, fatty cells are helping biochemical researchers map the pathways of many organisms–from humans with metabolic diseases to livestock. Fat has a negative reputation of being the junk of the body and something we should aim to rid ourselves of. We’ve heard it all–cardiovascular disease, diabetes, high blood pressure–all associated with excess […]
Recycled asphalt provides a platform for a sustainable future within civil infrastructure. The demand for an improved quality of civil infrastructure, particularly concerning cross-country roads and parkways, is encouraging global research of novel engineering solutions for a sustainable paving material. The sheer quantity of asphalt production required to maintain optimal road conditions invites an environmental […]
Dr. Witzenburg designs models of the heart that predict how the heart will grow and change in response to cardiac heart diseases such as hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) to improve medical decision-making for clinicians. When it comes to cardiac surgery, clinicians are under pressure to make timely and logical clinical decisions. Without any formal […]
Tracy Drier of UW-Madison is working hard to create an environment where people can learn new skills while having fun combining art and science. College is a place to experience new things, and UW-Madison is a hub for such experiences. Tracy Drier, a professional glass-blower at UW-Madison, is determined to give students that “new experience” that […]
A brief look into the nation’s first ever addiction hotline for providers and how it’s helping to change the landscape of addiction The struggle of addiction is a complicated and multifaceted issue and unfortunately, we still don’t have all the answers. Part of the problem seems to be that the answers we do have are […]
A young cat, Sergeant Stubbs, lost both his hind legs last year in a train accident. Find out how first-year engineering students helped him lead a better life… Sergeant Stubbs after his prosthetic leg procedure. Photo by Taha Sawar In recent years, rapid engineering innovations have created a symbiotic relationship between engineers and local and international communities […]
By Stephen Schwartz As a founding member of the Big Ten Conference, the Wisconsin Badgers athletic teams have a long and rich history dating back more than century. Proudly donning the iconic cardinal and white throughout the years, both men and women student athletes competing in a variety of different sports have historically earned national […]
By Matt Stout As issues around climate change have intensified, the City of Madison has grown particularly interested in increasing its sustainability, especially in the 21st century. In 2004, the mayor proclaimed a city-wide emphasis on solar energy. Since then, Epic Systems, a local healthcare software company, has created two major solar fields with a combined […]